Sr. Staff Software Engineer – Edge & CDN Platform

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_What’s Cool About This Job

The evolution of our platform is essential to support our continued growth and scale. We’re looking for an experienced Sr. Staff Software Engineer with deep expertise in CDN, distributed caching, and edge networking to join our rapidly growing Edge team.

You’ll play a critical role in designing and optimizing how content is delivered across our global infrastructure—ensuring performance, reliability, and security for millions of customer websites worldwide.

The Day-to-Day

• Design, develop, and deploy CDN configurations that ensure high availability, performance, and scalability across diverse customer environments (eCommerce, media, presence, etc.).
• Provide technical leadership and guidance on networking and cloud security best practices, including edge computing technologies.
• Implement, maintain, and consult on edge security solutions—such as WAFs, firewalls, and intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS)—to protect against external threats.
• Stay current on emerging cloud and edge technologies, security trends, and industry best practices to strengthen WP Engine’s cloud security posture.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security controls into our edge networking solutions and ensure alignment with business objectives.
• Proactively look for ways to automate and optimize network and CDN operations.
• Enhance observability services to improve feedback loops and aid in troubleshooting and performance monitoring.
• Work closely with Product Management to ensure engineering efforts deliver measurable customer value.
• Contribute to a culture of learning, mentorship, and technical excellence within the engineering organization.

Your Expertise

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field — or equivalent practical experience.

• 7+ years of hands-on software development experience in CDN engineering, networking, or cloud platform functions.

• Deep knowledge of HTTP technologies, including reverse proxies (e.g., WAF, CDN) and forward proxies (e.g., secure web gateways).

• Strong experience developing in Go (primary language used on the team).

• Additional experience in Python and Ruby is a plus.

• Experience with cloud and containerized technologies — GCP, AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, Docker.

• Proven ability to design and troubleshoot complex, scalable network and security systems.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

• Demonstrated track record of building resilient, enterprise-grade distributed systems.

• Experience with large-scale public cloud deployments.

_Nice to Have

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• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., SOC-2, NIST, CIS) and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO/IEC).

The Perks & Benefits

• Ownership Mindset – Company stock options for every employee

• Comprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with choice and flexibility

• Fertility Support – Fertility and IVF drug coverage included

• Financial Wellness –

• 401(k) with a 4% company match

• Company HSA contributions ($750 individual / $1,500 family)

• Peace of Mind – 100% employer-paid short- and long-term disability insurance

• Time to Recharge – Generous PTO, 10 paid holidays, 4 company wellness days, and 1 floating holiday

• Family and Caregiver Leave – Fully paid leave for new parents and caregivers

• Remote Work Support – $500 one-time home office setup stipend

• Invest in You – $100 monthly wellness allowance and free Calm subscription

• Extra Protection – Pet insurance, accident and critical illness coverage, and legal and ID theft protection

• Career Growth – Ongoing education through LinkedIn Learning, Workday Learning, and our Career Growth Portal

At WP Engine, we strive to have the broadest possible view of diversity, going beyond visible differences to include the background, experiences, skills, and perspectives that make each person unique. WP Engine is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Base Salary Range

$160,000.00 - $240,000.00

We believe that compensation should be reflective of the impact you have within the organization relative to the market value of your role. The estimated base salary range for this position is as listed above. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay. Our salary ranges are determined by job role and responsibilities and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for salaries for the position nationwide. The actual base pay will vary based on various factors including job-related skills and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process. Your talent acquisition partner can share more about the total rewards package at WP Engine including any additional total rewards components such as equity, variable pay plans (if applicable), and benefits during the hiring process.