Staff Engineer: Electron & Desktop Browser Infra

Slack; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)

Employee stock purchasing program

Job summary

Slack is hiring a Staff Software Engineer to enhance the desktop experience of its applications. This role involves leading cross-functional initiatives, defining technical standards, and fostering a culture of mentorship within the team.

The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in client-side coding, deep knowledge of Chromium, and a strategic mindset to navigate technical challenges. Join Slack and contribute to delivering exceptional user experiences in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience writing client-side code for modern web applications at scale.
• Deep experience with Chromium or large-scale open source projects.
• Ability to lead technical design for complex systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional initiatives to enhance developer productivity and stability.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and adapt infrastructure.
• Mentor engineers to develop leadership capabilities.

Skills

Client-side code (React + TypeScript)

Deep Chromium experience

Performance profiling and debugging tools

Strong communication skills

Empathy

Job description

Slack is hiring a Staff Software Engineer to enhance the desktop experience of its applications. This role involves leading cross-functional initiatives, defining technical standards, and fostering a culture of mentorship within the team.

The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in client-side coding, deep knowledge of Chromium, and a strategic mindset to navigate technical challenges. Join Slack and contribute to delivering exceptional user experiences in a dynamic environment.