Company: Fastly
Location: Remote (Preferred Locations: San Francisco, CA; Denver, CO; New York, NY)
Posted: December 14, 2024
Closing Date: January 6, 2025 (may close earlier due to high application volume)
Salary Range: $143,860 – $172,632/year
About Fastly:
Fastly’s edge cloud platform powers modern digital experiences by processing, serving, and securing applications as close to end-users as possible. Our platform is designed for agility, security, and reliability, enabling our customers to create incredible digital experiences. Fastly’s clients include global leaders like Vimeo, Pinterest, The New York Times, and GitHub.
Join us in building a trustworthy internet.
Role Overview:
Fastly is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Edge Application Engineering team. In this role, you will primarily focus on the Fanout product, developing, maintaining, and enhancing features in Rust and C++. You will ensure the highest standards of quality, reliability, and user experience for Fastly’s Edge Applications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, test, and maintain features in Rust for Fastly’s Edge products.
- Design and implement new product features based on customer feedback and industry best practices.
- Identify, diagnose, and resolve issues to ensure high-quality customer experiences.
- Collaborate with cloud engineers, product managers, and customer support to address user requirements and product challenges.
- Create and maintain product documentation, including usage guides, best practices, and troubleshooting resources.
Qualifications:
Required:
- At least 2 years of experience with system programming languages (Rust, C/C++, Go).
- At least 1 year of experience working with large-scale systems.
- Strong skills in designing clear, concise technical solutions.
- Experience troubleshooting and resolving issues directly with customer support teams or end-users.
Preferred:
- Experience with cloud/serverless platforms.
- Familiarity with publish/subscribe messaging systems.
- Knowledge of web/proxy server development and distributed networking systems.
- Understanding of protocols like HTTP, WebSockets, gRPC.
- Contributions to open-source projects or experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
- Expertise in software testing frameworks and code coverage tools.
Work Hours and Location:
- Core business hours with occasional on-call support during nights and weekends.
- Flexible hybrid and remote work options, with a strong preference for candidates near Fastly’s office locations (San Francisco, Denver, New York).
- Occasional travel may be required.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive salary ranging from $143,860 to $172,632, based on experience, skills, and location.
- Participation in Fastly’s equity and discretionary bonus programs.
- Comprehensive benefits package starting on day one, including:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Family planning and mental health support.
- Flexible vacation policy and up to 18 days of paid sick leave.
- 401(k) with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
- 11 paid holidays and 11 company wellness days annually.
Why Join Fastly?
- Impactful Work: Join a small company with a significant global reach, supporting some of the internet’s largest platforms.
- Diversity and Inclusion: Fastly is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where employees bring their authentic selves to work.
- Passion-Driven Culture: Employees at Fastly come from diverse backgrounds and interests, making for a dynamic and creative environment.
- Growth Opportunities: Attend a week-long, in-person new hire orientation in San Francisco to immerse yourself in Fastly’s culture and connect with your colleagues.
How to Apply:
Job Link
https://explore.skillup.org/all/open-jobs/0e3556933582f3cbabf68800e3190b751bb43da7?displayOrder=21
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