Chrome Extension Engineer

Posted on March 12, 2025

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Job Description

  • Job Title: Chrome Extension Engineer (5+ Years Experience)
  • Job Summary:
  • We are seeking a highly skilled Chrome Extension Engineer with 5+ years of experience in developing, maintaining, and optimizing Chrome extensions. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of JavaScript, Web APIs, Chrome Extension APIs, and modern frontend frameworks. You will work on creating robust, high-performance, and user-friendly browser extensions to enhance user experience and productivity.
  • Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Chrome extensions that align with business needs.
  • Work with Chrome Extension APIs (e.g., background scripts, content scripts, messaging, storage, permissions, etc.).
  • Optimize extensions for performance, security, and scalability.
  • Implement Manifest V3 compliance and ensure extensions meet Chrome Web Store policies.
  • Integrate extensions with external APIs and backend services.
  • Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve issues in existing Chrome extensions.
  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to create seamless user experiences.
  • Keep up to date with the latest trends in Chrome extension development and browser technologies.
  • Requirements:
  • 5+ years of experience in Chrome extension development.
  • Strong proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS.
  • Hands-on experience with Chrome Extension APIs and Manifest V3.
  • Experience with React, Vue.js, or other frontend frameworks is a plus.
  • Familiarity with OAuth, WebSockets, IndexedDB, and other web technologies.
  • Knowledge of security best practices related to Chrome extensions.
  • Experience with testing, debugging, and publishing extensions on the Chrome Web Store.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Preferred Skills:
  • Experience integrating Chrome extensions with backend services (Node.js, Firebase, AWS, etc.).
  • Knowledge of Electron.js for building cross-platform desktop applications.
  • Familiarity with other browser extension platforms (Firefox, Edge, Safari).

Required Skills

javascript typescript html css.