Full-Time

Senior Software Engineer

Edge Applications

Confirmed live in the last 24 hours

Fastly

Fastly

1,001-5,000 employees

Edge cloud computing services provider

Data & Analytics
Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Compensation Overview

$167.8k - $201.3kAnnually

+ Equity + Bonus

Senior

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
Product Management
Requirements
  • At least 3 years of experience with the Rust programming language.
  • At least 2 years 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.

Fastly provides edge cloud computing services that process data closer to users, reducing delays and improving application speed. It serves various clients, including media companies and e-commerce platforms, through a subscription model that charges based on usage. Key features include the Edge Compute Language for running custom code at the network's edge and API services for easy integration. Fastly aims to lead in the edge cloud market by enhancing content delivery speed and security for businesses.

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