Full-Time

Staff Software Engineer

Edge Delivery

Updated on 1/11/2025

Fastly

Fastly

1,001-5,000 employees

Edge cloud computing services provider

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$195.7k - $234.9kAnnually

+ Equity + Bonus

Senior, Expert

Denver, CO, USA

Hybrid work model preferred, with flexibility to split time between office and home.

Category
Backend Engineering
Full-Stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Rust
Python
Go
C/C++
Requirements
  • At least 7 years of production experience as a software engineer
  • At least 2 years of experience working on networking and distributed/cloud systems at scale
  • At least 3 years of experience with C and/or Rust and affinity for learning new languages
  • Proficiency in scripting languages like Python for quick prototyping
  • Ability to participate in and help coordinate incident response and mitigation
  • Motivated to identify pain points in existing workflows and create solutions via tools and automation
  • Formal CS education is *not* required; demonstrable experience is sufficient
Responsibilities
  • Lead full lifecycle projects and facilitate collaboration with other teams at Fastly on interfaces to Varnish and related technologies like VCL
  • Write C, Go and Rust code to meet the demands of Fastly’s diverse customer base
  • Analyze and address performance and stability issues to meet high scale requirements
  • Develop and maintain internal tools to streamline edge delivery, evolving manual tasks into reliable, automatic systems
  • Focus on performance, stability, and scalable data extraction tools for Fastly's hosting infrastructure
  • Participate in on-call rotation

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

1%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

1%
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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