Senior Front-End Engineer (Autofill)

Bitwarden; Santa Barbara (CA); Remote; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in identity security is seeking a Front-End Engineer to enhance their browser extension's autofill and form detection features. This remote role involves collaboration with a talented team, focusing on improving user experience and integrating new UI patterns. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in TypeScript, browser behavior, and excellent problem-solving skills. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to providing secure internet experiences.

Benefits

Professional Development

Remote Work Flexibility

Diverse Team Environment

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of browser UI behavior.
• Experience with documenting complex technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Become an expert on Bitwarden's browser extension.
• Develop and maintain browser UI automation tests.
• Participate in code reviews.

Skills

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Communication

Tools

TypeScript

Git

Job description

Bitwarden is the trusted identity security leader for millions of users worldwide, empowering enterprises, developers, and individuals to securely manage and share sensitive information anywhere. Bitwarden makes it easy for all users to extend robust security across their devices with password management, secrets management, and passwordless and passkey innovations. The company is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California. Learn more at bitwarden.com.

One of the most critical parts of the Bitwarden product is our autofill and form detection. These features are a part of the Bitwarden browser extension, and they enable the extension to fill form fields with the user's data and detect new logins to store in Bitwarden. We are looking for a Front-End Engineer to join a team that is responsible for maintaining and continually improving these parts of our product, ensuring that they grow to provide seamless integration with the latest web UI patterns across all browsers.

This is an all-remote team, and we are looking for someone based in the U.S. We do not offer visa sponsorship at this time.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Become an expert and authority on Bitwarden's browser extension autofill and form change detection
• Develop and maintain a full suite of browser UI automation tests
• Continually improve the autofill and form detection experience as new UI patterns emerge
• Participate in code reviews, learning and spreading technical knowledge
• Occasionally contribute bug fixes submitted by the user community
  
  

WHAT YOU BRING TO BITWARDEN

• Deep understanding of browser UI behavior, including familiarity with DOM manipulation and content scripts
• Proficiency in TypeScript with a modern framework like Angular (preferred), React, or Vue
• Understanding of browser extension development
• Excellent problem-solving skills – you might not know all the answers but you know how to find and communicate the solution
• Experience with documenting complex technical solutions and conveying knowledge to other members of the Engineering team
• Proficiency using source control such as Git, SVN, Subversion, TFS, etc.
• Collaborative and adaptable mindset
• Openness and authenticity combined with excellent communication skills
• Excitement and enthusiasm for open source and for better internet security
• Excellent problem-solving skills – you might not know all the answers, but you know how to find and communicate the solution
  
  

WHAT TO EXPECT IN THE INTERVIEW PROCESS

• Meeting with our Recruiting Manager
• Interview with (hiring manager)
• Interview/s with team members
• Reference calls
  
  

A FEW REASONS TO WORK WITH US

• Our user community loves us and we love them. Come to work each day with a sense of purpose as we bring a more secure internet experience to everyone from our friends and family to the world's largest organizations.
• Become an expert. You'll get immersed in the prominent technology markets of security and open source software.
• We are dedicated to building a diverse and talented team. Work remotely with motivated and supportive team members across the world.
• Learn and grow. Take on new challenges with the support of your team, and join our #growth-club to continue personal and professional development.
  
  

In the United States, the starting base compensation range for this role is $140,000 - $200,000. Actual compensation may vary based on level, relevant experience, and skill set as assessed in the interview process, as well as market data by location. See our careers page for a list of benefits. Please note that compensation outside the U.S. will differ based on the market.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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