Senior Staff Software Engineer - CDN, Cloud Networking

November 19, 2024

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WP Engine is a company that specializes in providing WordPress digital experiences and technology solutions. They emphasize a strong company culture based on core values of diversity and inclusivity, allowing employees to bring their authentic selves to work. With locations across the globe, including Austin, London, and Brisbane, WP Engine offers remote working opportunities and invests in employee growth and development. They pride themselves on being a great workplace as recognized by numerous awards and provide a range of benefits, such as stock options and wellness allowances. WP Engine focuses on innovation and customer satisfaction.

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