Hybrid Systems Engineer - Web Platform (C++/JS)

Pax Andromeda; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pax Andromeda in San Francisco is seeking an experienced engineer with a deep background in both web technologies and native stacks to join our open-source engine project.

You will work across C++ and JavaScript, binding native primitives to high-level constructs, with a focus on performance and cross-boundary design. This is a hybrid role based in San Francisco, offering the chance to shape core platform capabilities.

Qualifications

• Requires experience in C++ and JavaScript across native and web stacks.
• Experience embedding JS engines and bindings is preferred.
• Strong background in performance-sensitive systems software.

Responsibilities

• Bridge native primitives to high-level constructs for the engine.
• Move between native and JS boundaries on a daily basis.
• Own significant portions of the product and contribute to frameworks and tooling.
• Work across WebKit/WebCore-style bindings or similar stacks.
• Collaborate to optimize performance and reliability.

Skills

C++

JavaScript

JS engine embedding

Graphics

Media playback

Networking

Wayland

Windows

IPC

Build tooling

Virtualization

Debugging

Security

Job description

Pax Andromeda in San Francisco is seeking an experienced engineer with a deep background in both web technologies and native stacks to join our open-source engine project.

You will work across C++ and JavaScript, binding native primitives to high-level constructs, with a focus on performance and cross-boundary design. This is a hybrid role based in San Francisco, offering the chance to shape core platform capabilities.