Sr. Staff Software Engineer (CDN, Cloud Networking)

About the position

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. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Nice-to-haves

• 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