Senior Staff Software Engineer - CDN, Cloud Networking

November 19

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WP Engine

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1001 - 5000 employees

Founded 2010

☁️ SaaS

🤝 B2B

Description

• 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or a related field) OR equivalent experience • 7+ years of hands-on software development experience in CDN engineering or cloud networking functions, delivering high quality solutions • Experience in HTTP technologies including reverse proxy (e.g., WAF and CDN), forward proxy (secure web gateway), serverless application development • Experience with cloud and containerised technologies and services - GCP, AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Docker. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex network and security issues • Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment • Track record of building resilient, scalable, enterprise-grade solutions. • Ability to work with and switch between multiple programming languages. (Python, Ruby, GoLang, Javascript, etc.) • Experience working with sophisticated, large-scale public cloud deployments. • Strong understanding of network protocols, routing, and switching, with hands-on experience in configuring cloud network infrastructure • Deep understanding in several networking and security operational concepts TCP, UDP, DNS, IPv4 + IPv6, BGP routing, GRE, SD-WAN, MPLS, Global Traffic Management, NAT, SSL/TLS, CDN, Firewall/WAF, OWASP, operational security, etc. • Understanding of, or experience with, cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., SOC-2, NIST, CIS) and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO/IEC)

Benefits

• Company Stock Options (Every employee is an owner in the company) • Great Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Accident & Critical Illness) • Fertility Benefits (IVF/Fertility drug coverage) • HSA Company contribution $750 for employee / $1500 for family • 401(k) with a 4% match • Disability Insurance • Paid Family and Caregiver’s Leave • Employee Assistance Program • Generous Vacation Time (Who doesn’t like time off) • One-time $500 payment to set up your home office • 4 Company Wellness Days a year • 1 floating holiday • $100 monthly wellness allowance to spend on what you want • Free subscription to Calm • Pet Insurance • On-going education through LinkedIn Learning, Workday Learning and our Career Growth Portal