Senior Staff Engineer Software - Browser Extension Developer (Expert level)
Palo Alto Networks · Pune · 5+ yrs experience · Posted 2026-06-08
Tech stack: Go, JavaScript, Linux, Python, React, TypeScript
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About the role
Join our world-class team in Pune to play a pivotal role in architecting a more secure foundation for the enterprise browser landscape. As a Senior Staff Engineer, you will shape the core of our Chromium-based enterprise browser, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in security. This is an opportunity to leave a lasting mark on the future of enterprise security by pioneering innovative solutions and leading complex technical projects. Responsibilities: Own the end-to-end lifecycle of critical features, from conception and design to deployment and maintenance, for our Chromium-based enterprise browser. Conduct in-depth research into low-level operating systems and spearhead the development of innovative solutions to bolster enterprise security. Mentor and guide fellow engineers, sharing expertise and fostering a collaborative environment that promotes technical excellence and shared ownership. Proactively collaborate and exchange information with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on product goals and technical execution. Set a high standard for quality by driving continuous improvements in development processes, tools, and overall product architecture. Tackle and resolve complex performance, multi-threading, and security challenges across various platforms including Windows, MacOS, and Linux. Articulate a clear technical vision and influence the technical direction of the product through effective communication and data-driven proposals. Qualifications: Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. 5+ years of professional software development experience in a relevant role Strong Experience in Typescript, ReactJS, Javascript, and Chrome extension development. Experience in Content scripts,Background services Experience in API integration Exceptional debugging skills with the ability to unravel complexities using various tools on Windows, MacOS, and/or Linux platforms Preferred Qualifications Experience in Microservice architecture developed in Go Experience in React UI Experience Python Knowledge on Security best practices (CSP, permission minimizations) Familiarity with web browser fundamentals, including concepts like cookies, sandboxing, and user profiles
Qualifications
- Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 5+ years of professional software development experience in a relevant role Strong
- Experience in Typescript, ReactJS, Javascript, and Chrome extension development.
- Experience in Content scripts,Background services
- Experience in API integration Exceptional debugging skills with the ability to unravel complexities using various tools on Windows, MacOS, and/or Linux platforms Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in Microservice architecture developed in Go
- Experience in React UI
- Experience Python Knowledge on Security best practices (CSP, permission minimizations)
- Familiarity with web browser fundamentals, including concepts like cookies, sandboxing, and user profiles
Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end lifecycle of critical features, from conception and design to deployment and maintenance, for our Chromium-based enterprise browser.
- Conduct in-depth research into low-level operating systems and spearhead the development of innovative solutions to bolster enterprise security.
- Mentor and guide fellow engineers, sharing expertise and fostering a collaborative environment that promotes technical excellence and shared ownership.
- Proactively collaborate and exchange information with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on product goals and technical execution.
- Set a high standard for quality by
- driving continuous improvements in development processes, tools, and overall product architecture.
- Tackle and resolve complex performance, multi-threading, and security challenges across various platforms including Windows, MacOS, and Linux.
- Articulate a clear technical vision and influence the technical direction of the product through effective communication and data-driven proposals.