Software Engineer Chromium

Trafalgar Talent Ltd; Fareham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an award-winning cybersecurity company in Fareham as a Chromium Browser Developer. You'll contribute to building a custom Chromium-based browser focused on user privacy across platforms. This role offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and an exceptional benefits package, including ample holiday, healthcare, and wellness perks.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus length of service accrual

Company pension scheme

BUPA health & dental care

Life assurance (Death in Service)

Netflix & Spotify subscriptions

Free breakfast, lunch, snacks & drinks

Gym & golf memberships

Onsite hairdressers and cocktail bar

Regular company events and socials

Modern office space in a vibrant tech hub

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in C++.
• Proven experience in browser or similar systems-level development.
• A passion for security and delivering high-performance software.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance features within a Chromium-based browser.
• Implement and optimise security and privacy enhancements.
• Collaborate closely with browser extension teams.

Skills

C++

Debugging

Problem Solving

Communication

Security Awareness

Education

Degree in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience

Tools

Chromium open-source project

Job description

Trafalgar Talent is excited to be recruiting on behalf of an award-winning cybersecurity company headquartered in Fareham, Hampshire. Due to ongoing success and growth, they’re seeking a Chromium Browser Developer to join their talented development team.

This is a unique opportunity to work at the heart of privacy-focused browser innovation. You'll play a key role in building and enhancing a custom Chromium-based browser that protects users across multiple platforms and devices.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop, maintain, and enhance features within a Chromium-based browser.

• Implement and optimise security and privacy enhancements.

• Collaborate closely with browser extension teams for seamless integration.

• Write clean, efficient, well-documented C++ code.

• Monitor and troubleshoot performance and security issues.

• Contribute to code reviews, testing, and quality assurance efforts.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong proficiency in C++.

• In-depth knowledge of the Chromium open-source project (e.g., custom build processes, extension APIs, localisation).

• Proven experience in browser or similar systems-level development.

• Excellent debugging, problem-solving, and communication skills.

• A passion for security, privacy, and delivering high-performance software.

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience.

What’s In It for You:

• Salary: £55,000 – £65,000

• Performance Bonus: Up to 10% annually

• Benefits Package Includes:

  • 28 days holiday (plus length of service accrual)

  • Company pension scheme

  • BUPA health & dental care

  • Life assurance (Death in Service)

  • Netflix & Spotify subscriptions

  • Free breakfast, lunch, snacks & drinks

  • Gym & golf memberships

  • Onsite hairdressers and cocktail bar

  • Regular company events and socials

  • Modern office space in a vibrant tech hub

Why Apply?

Join a tech-forward company that’s earned multiple industry awards – including South Coast Tech Employer of the Year 2024 – and work on a product suite used by millions to stay safe online. If you're a developer who thrives in fast-paced, high-impact environments and wants to help shape the future of secure browsing, we want to hear from you.

Apply now through Trafalgar Talent and take the next step in your career.