Principal Software Engineer - Edge, Linux

July 27

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Fastly’s edge cloud platform enables the best of the web to thrive, and helps you deliver better online experiences.

CDN • Web Performance • Video and Streaming • Cloud Security • Load Balancing

501 - 1000

💰 $40M Series F on 2018-07

Description

• Join Fastly's Kernel Engineering team as a technical leader. • Optimize performance and stability for Fastly's low-latency data path. • Drive the technical direction and architectural decisions for kernel development. • Spearhead the development of cutting-edge solutions across kernel, XDP, and more. • Mentor and coach a high-performing team of kernel developers and engineers. • Partner with Engineering and Operations teams to optimize performance and efficiency. • Provide structured planning and strategic oversight to ensure successful project execution.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in software development using one or more programming languages (e.g., Python, C, Go, Rust), with 5 of those years leading projects and/or teams. • Proven expertise in advanced deployment methodologies. • Advanced proficiency in Linux x86-64 and AMD64 kernel patchset management, including rebasing and troubleshooting. • Strong ability to diagnose, design, and develop high-performance networking applications. • Experience maintaining Linux distributions (Ubuntu, Debian, etc) with a strong focus on enabling and empowering other teams through optimized systems and support. • Experience with OCI containers (e.g., Docker) particularly in overcoming challenges related to container registry management and creating scalable frameworks to support development teams. • Demonstrated ability to lead technical initiatives and drive innovative solutions. • Exceptional problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance. • Family planning, mental health support along with Employee Assistance Program, Insurance (Life, Disability, and Accident). • Flexible Vacation policy and up to 18 days of accrued paid sick leave. • 401(k) (including company match) and an Employee Stock Purchase Program. • 10 paid local holidays, 11 paid company wellness days.