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Sr. Software Engineer - Privacy

Brave is a privacy-focused browser company building a faster, more private web. The privacy engineering team is hiring a senior software engineer to prototype and implement privacy-enhancing features in C++ (Chromium-based), debug complex web interactions, and improve website compatibility while maintaining strong privacy protections.

Skills

  • Expert-level C++ and JavaScript knowledge
  • Strong debugging and reverse-engineering skills for JavaScript and front-end web behavior
  • Familiarity with web technologies (HTML, CSS, DOM) and the web security model
  • Comfort navigating and modifying large, complex codebases
  • Proficiency with Git and GitHub workflows
  • Experience working asynchronously on distributed teams

Responsibilities

  • Prototype and implement privacy-enhancing features in C++ for the Chromium-based Brave browser
  • Reverse-engineer and debug complex JavaScript/HTML/CSS interactions that conflict with privacy protections
  • Develop categorical privacy improvements and apply targeted fixes for website compatibility
  • Collaborate asynchronously with a geographically distributed engineering team
  • Work publicly on GitHub: manage changes via Git, review PRs, and participate in open source workflows
  • Document technical work clearly for both engineering and public audiences

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience (preferred)
  • Relevant self-directed learning, open source contributions, or industry experience accepted in lieu of formal degree

Benefits

  • Highly competitive salary and benefits
  • Generous home-office stipend
  • Fully remote team with a low-meeting culture
  • Flat org structure and collaborative, humble teammates
  • Opportunity to work on a mission-driven product with broad user impact
  • Public-facing work and chances to contribute to open source
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Brave Software is an internet browser that is focused in on being privacy-oriented and is combined with its blockchain-based digital advertising platform. The company is based out of San Francisco, California.

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October 16, 2025
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