Staff Software Engineer – Edge Applications

Fastly

San Francisco, CA, USA
Base: $211,370 - $253,644; bonus/equity: eligible ...
On-site
7+ years distributed systems experience
5+ years go or rust programming
3+ years kubernetes and gcp
Fastly is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the design and development of new features for its Image Optimizer product using Go and Rust

Job Summary

  • Fastly is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the design and development of new features for its Image Optimizer product using Go and Rust.
  • The role requires significant experience building high-reliability distributed systems with a focus on performance and reliability at scale.
  • Employees receive comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, and up to 18 days of accrued paid sick leave.

Matching Summary

Fastly is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to lead the design and development of new features for its Image Optimizer product using Go and Rust.

Salary

Base: $211,370 - $253,644; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for equity and discretionary bonus programs; Benefits: Comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, and wellness days

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years distributed systems experience
  • 5+ years Go or Rust programming
  • 3+ years Kubernetes and GCP
  • Full lifecycle project leadership
  • High-reliability system design

Nice-to-have

  • Varnish Configuration Language (VCL)
  • Image and video container formats
  • Terraform infrastructure as code
  • Passion for learning new technologies
  • Additional cloud/serverless platforms

Key Requirements

  • 7+ years related professional experience
  • 5+ years Go or Rust experience
  • 3+ years cloud/container technology experience
  • Experience mentoring team members
  • Ability to create technical documentation

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