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About the role
- This role is part of a team that develops software that runs on over 100k computers worldwide, measuring panelists' activities as they surf the Internet.
- The Staff Software Engineer is responsible for delivering technical solutions from project onboarding to post-launch support, including design, development, testing, and user acceptance.
- Coordinate, support, and work with multiple delocalized project teams in various regions.
- As the Browser/JavaScript Staff SW Engineer, you will lead development efforts for our industry-leading, Browser Extension-based meters.
- Design, implement, and maintain robust, scalable solutions that leverage JavaScript code that accesses Browsers (Chrome, Edge, Firefox) internal APIs and services.
- Play a key role in shaping the technical direction of projects and mentoring other team members.
Responsibilities
- Meter Deployment:
- Conceive, design, and build new features in the existing Browser-Extension software meter.
- CI/CD Implementation:
- Design and implement CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test, and deployment processes.
- Ensure continuous integration and delivery of features, improvements, and bug fixes.
- Code Quality and Best Practices:
- Enforce coding standards, best practices, and design principles.
- Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to maintain high code quality.
- Performance Optimization:
- Identify and address performance bottlenecks in both client-side and data upload components.
- Optimize applications for remote/unassisted installation.
- Mentorship and Collaboration:
- Mentor junior engineers, providing guidance on technical aspects and best practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a cohesive and unified approach to software development.
- Security and Compliance:
- Implement security best practices for both client and upload components.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations related to web application security.
Key Skills
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience, minimum 8 years, in Client-side development expertise using JavaScript and accessing Browser APIs and services.
- Strong understanding of CI/CD principles and tools. GitLab a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
- Leadership experience, minimum 2 years, in guiding technical decisions and mentoring team members.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts and align the organization on decisions.
- Sound problem-solving skills with the ability to quickly process complex information and present it clearly and simply.
- Utilizes team collaboration to create innovative solutions efficiently.
Other desirable skills
- Knowledge of networking principles and security best practices.
- Deploying and supporting Browser extensions distributed via Google and/or Microsoft stores.
- Experience with Windows C/C++ or Mac/Objective C.