Full-Time

Software Engineer

Edge Applications

Posted on 12/11/2024

Fastly

Fastly

1,001-5,000 employees

Edge cloud computing services provider

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$143.9k - $172.6kAnnually

+ Equity + Bonus

Junior, Mid

San Francisco, CA, USA + 2 more

More locations: New York, NY, USA | Denver, CO, USA

Hybrid work model preferred, with flexibility to work from home and office.

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Rust
Product Management
Go
C/C++

You match the following Fastly's candidate preferences

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • At least 2 years of experience with systems programming languages (Rust, C/C++, Go)
  • At least 1 year of experience working with large scale systems
  • Experience at creating clear, concise, and comprehensive technical solutions
  • Experience working directly with customer support teams, and directly with customers, to diagnose and troubleshoot problems.
Responsibilities
  • Develop, test, and maintain new features in Rust for a variety of products Fastly offers.
  • Design and implement new Fastly features and enhancements for these products, based on customer feedback and modern best practices.
  • Identify, diagnose, and resolve issues within the products.
  • Ensure timely and effective solutions to maintain high-quality customer experiences.
  • Work closely with cloud engineers, product managers, and customer support teams to understand user requirements and address issues related to the products.
  • Maintain documentation for the products, including usage guides, best practices, and troubleshooting resources.
Desired Qualifications
  • Cloud/serverless platforms
  • Publish/subscribe messaging systems
  • Web/proxy server development
  • Distributed networking systems
  • Protocols (HTTP, Websockets, gRPC, etc)
  • Open source Infrastructure as Code projects or technical communities
  • Software testing frameworks and code coverage analysis tools

Fastly provides edge cloud computing services that process data closer to where it is needed, which helps reduce delays in data transmission. This makes applications faster and more efficient. The company serves a variety of clients, including media companies, e-commerce platforms, and financial services, who depend on Fastly to deliver content quickly and securely. Fastly operates on a subscription-based model, where clients pay for access to its platform, which includes tools for optimizing and securing web applications. Key features of Fastly's platform include the Edge Compute Language for running custom code at the network edge, API services for easy integration, and a strong community support system. Fastly aims to be a leader in the edge cloud computing market, helping businesses improve their online performance.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$251.9M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Fastly is recognized as a leader in IDC MarketScape for Edge Delivery Services 2024.
  • Growing demand for edge computing aligns with Fastly's low-latency solutions.
  • Partnerships with open-source communities enhance Fastly's developer ecosystem integration.

What critics are saying

  • Securities class action lawsuits could lead to financial and reputational damage.
  • Partnerships may expose Fastly to increased scrutiny from the open-source community.
  • Involvement in DDoS mitigation services may attract more cyber threats.

What makes Fastly unique

  • Fastly's edge cloud platform reduces latency by processing data closer to users.
  • The company offers robust API tools for seamless integration into client applications.
  • Fastly's Edge Compute Language allows custom code execution at the network edge.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Mental Health Support

Family Planning Benefits

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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