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Full-Time

Software Engineer

Bot Management and Anti-Fraud

Posted on 6/27/2024

Fastly

Fastly

1,001-5,000 employees

Edge cloud computing services provider

Data & Analytics
Consumer Software
Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$133.2k - $160kAnnually

+ Equity + Discretionary Bonus

Junior

New York, NY, USA

Category
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
Required Skills
Rust
iOS/Swift
Android Development
Requirements
  • At least 1 year of hands-on, professional experience developing production software in Rust or Go
  • Desire and capability to learn and apply additional programming languages
  • Experience developing tests and test automation
  • Experience using and improving modern software development infrastructure
  • Good understanding of service-oriented architectures, microservices, and design patterns
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience in developing bot management or data collection technology
  • Experience with anti-reverse-engineering technology
  • Data privacy or information security expertise
  • Experience with Android or iOS mobile application development
  • Expertise in analysis and problem solving on large-scale distributed systems
  • Experience with CDNs, proxies, or edge computing technology
Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain code in multiple programming languages
  • Improve software development infrastructure
  • Collaborate with software engineers, security operations staff, and data scientists
  • Write clean, efficient, maintainable code
  • Troubleshoot and debug issues with production code
  • Collaborate with teammates through code and design reviews
  • 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 for clients such as media companies, e-commerce platforms, and financial services. Fastly's platform includes tools like the Edge Compute Language for running custom code at the network's edge, and API services that allow easy integration of its offerings into client applications. Unlike many competitors, Fastly operates on a subscription-based model where clients pay based on their usage, which includes data processed and API requests. The company's goal is to help businesses deliver content quickly and securely, positioning itself for growth in the expanding cloud computing market.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$219M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2011

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

8%

2 year growth

20%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Fastly's recognition as a Gartner Peer Insights Customers’ Choice for six consecutive years underscores its strong market position and customer satisfaction.
  • The enhancement of its Managed Security Service with Bot Management and a rapid SLA demonstrates Fastly's commitment to addressing complex cybersecurity challenges.
  • Fastly's diverse client base, including media, e-commerce, and financial services, provides stability and growth opportunities in various sectors.

What critics are saying

  • The multiple securities class action lawsuits filed against Fastly could lead to significant financial and reputational damage.
  • The competitive edge computing market requires continuous innovation, and any lag could result in loss of market share.

What makes Fastly unique

  • Fastly's edge computing model significantly reduces latency by processing data closer to the end user, unlike traditional cloud services that rely on centralized data centers.
  • The company's Edge Compute Language allows clients to run custom code at the edge, providing a unique advantage in optimizing and securing web applications.
  • Fastly's industry-leading 30-minute time-to-notify SLA for critical security incidents sets it apart in the cybersecurity landscape.
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