What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Staff Software Engineer (CDN, Cloud Networking) position at WP Engine?
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WP Engine empowers companies and agencies of all sizes to build, power, manage, and optimize their WordPress websites and applications with confidence. Serving 1.5 million customers across 150 countries, the global technology company provides premium, enterprise-grade solutions, tools, and services, including specialized platforms for WordPress, industry-tailored eCommerce and agency solution suites, and developer-centric tools like Local, Advanced Custom Fields, and more. WP Engine's innovative technology and industry-leading expertise are why 8% of the web visits a WP Engine-powered site daily. Learn more at wpengine.com.
What is Cool About this Job :
The evolution of our platform is required for our scale, and we are searching for an experienced Sr. Staff Software Engineer with expertise in CDN and Networking to join our rapidly growing engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in CDN, distributed caching, and edge networking technologies..
The Day to Day :
- Design, develop and deploy CDN configuration to ensure high availability, performance, and scalability for a wide range of customer websites with varied business requirements including ecommerce, presence, and media
- Provide technical guidance and support to internal teams on networking and cloud security best practices, including edge computing principles and technologies
- Implement and maintain and consult on edge security solutions, such as firewalls, intrusion detection / prevention systems (IDS / IPS), and secure web gateways, to protect against external threats and unauthorized access
- Stay up-to-date on emerging cloud technologies, security threats, and industry trends to continuously improve our cloud security posture
- Develop and maintain documentation related to cloud network architecture and processes
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security controls into edge networking solutions and ensure alignment with business objectives
- Constantly look for opportunities to automate and optimize
- Continuously improve WP Engine's secure, performant software platform that supports 10's of millions of end users
- Expand and fine-tune observability services to aid engineering and support efforts and create better feedback loops
- Work closely with Product Management to ensure that your changes add new value to our customers
- Further an ecosystem of learning and mentorship
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US Perks and Benefits
At WP Engine, we strive to have the broadest possible view of diversity, going beyond visible differences to include the background, experiences, skills, and perspectives that make each person unique. WP Engine is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Base Salary Range
156,000.00 - $234,000.00
We believe that compensation should be reflective of the impact you have within the organization relative to the market value of your role. The estimated base salary range for this position is as listed above. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay. Our salary ranges are determined by job role and responsibilities and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for salaries for the position nationwide. The actual base pay will vary based on various factors including job-related skills and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process. Your talent acquisition partner can share more about the total rewards package at WP Engine including any additional total rewards components such as equity, variable pay plans (if applicable), and benefits during the hiring process.
Salary : $156,000 - $234,000
