Director/VP of Engineering (Browser Extensions) jobs in United States
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Staffing Science ยท 1 day ago

Director/VP of Engineering (Browser Extensions)

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityDirector/Executive
date10+ years exp

Staffing Science is a large US based e-commerce company seeking a VP or Director of Software Engineering with deep expertise in building Chrome browser extensions for e-commerce. The role involves leading a team to develop and optimize browser extension tools that enhance the online shopping experience and drive e-commerce conversions.

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Hiring Manager
John Wolff
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Responsibilities

Lead and scale a team of engineers focused on Chrome Extensions that drive e-commerce conversions
Architect, develop, and optimize browser extension experiences that integrate with shopping carts, coupon databases, and price comparison engines
Stay ahead of Chrome Web Store policies, Manifest V3 updates, and browser security best practices to ensure compliance and optimal performance
Oversee the integration of AI/ML-driven deal-finding algorithms and personalization techniques
Collaborate with Product, UX, and Growth teams to optimize user acquisition and retention
Ensure robust security, data privacy compliance (GDPR, CCPA), and fraud prevention strategies
Evaluate emerging technologies, browser APIs, and third-party integrations to enhance user experience
Lead the hiring, mentorship, and professional development of the engineering team

Qualification

Chrome Extension developmentJavaScript/TypeScriptWebExtensions APIsE-commerce APIsBrowser securityPerformance optimizationHands-on leadershipTeam mentorshipData privacy compliance

Required

10+ years of software engineering experience
at least 5+ years leading teams in the browser extension space
Proven experience building and scaling high-traffic Chrome extensions (especially in e-commerce, fintech, or couponing)
Deep expertise with JavaScript/TypeScript, WebExtensions APIs, and Chrome Manifest V3
Strong knowledge of browser security, web scraping, and anti-fraud mechanisms
Experience integrating with e-commerce APIs (Shopify, Magento, BigCommerce, etc.)
Understanding of performance optimization for real-time checkout experiences
Hands-on leadership style with the ability to guide architectural decisions and code reviews

Preferred

Experience working in fast-paced startups or growth-stage e-commerce companies

Benefits

Competitive compensation, equity, and benefits.

Company

Staffing Science

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Staffing Science is a boutique IT staffing firm that specializes in direct-hire opportunities.
dateFounded in 2022
location
Scottsdale, Arizona, US
people-size2-10 employees
web-link
https://staffingscience.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage

Leadership Team

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Erin Shriner Nickel
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
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Kevin Volk
Co-Founder & Managing Partner
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