Join Fastly as a Senior Software Engineer to develop backend systems for large scale web applications in Go.
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Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Skills & Technologies
What you'll build
- Develop backend systems for large scale web applications in Go
- Write clean, modular, robust code
- Coordinate and communicate with team members
- Contribute to code reviews and documentation
- Optimize code performance
Must have
- 6+ Years of enterprise software development experience
- Deep knowledge of HTTP and related networking protocols
- Strong interest in network security
- Hands on experience developing backend systems
Nice to have
- Prior experience building security solutions
- Expertise in building in Kubernetes
- Experience managing hybrid cloud environments
Practical constraints
- Available during core US business hours
- Participating in an on call rotation
Requirements
- Experience
- 6+ years
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In this role, the Senior Software Engineer focuses on developing backend systems for large-scale web applications, primarily using Go. Key skills include a strong understanding of HTTP protocols, network security, and experience with Linux and automation. This position is suited for seasoned engineers with over six years of enterprise software development experience, particularly those who thrive in collaborative, distributed environments. Fastly's Security Products group emphasizes teamwork and innovation in building reliable security solutions.
Joblaze insights
- Listed yesterday on Joblaze — tracked directly from Fastly's career page.
- Fastly has 53 other open roles including Manager, Advanced Professional Services EMEA, Operations Analyst, Senior Engineer - Network Management Platform.
- 2568 active Kubernetes roles on Joblaze right now.
- 1969 active Go roles on Joblaze right now.
- 990 active Linux roles on Joblaze right now.
- Salary band is in line with the typical range for Backend roles (median ~$180,000).
- Pays more than 63% of the 1266 salaried Kubernetes roles we track (median $165,000). See Kubernetes salary trends
Quick facts
- Is the Senior Software Engineer, Edge Security role remote?
- Yes — Fastly lists this as a fully remote position.
- What's the salary range?
- Fastly lists $181,220–$217,464 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 6 years of relevant experience for this Senior Software Engineer, Edge Security role.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: Go, Kubernetes, Linux.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Fastly targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Senior Software Engineer, Edge Security role at Fastly.
From the original posting
Fastly helps people stay better connected with the things they love. Fastly’s edge cloud platform enables customers to create great digital experiences quickly, securely, and reliably by processing, serving, and securing our customers’ applications as close to their end-users as possible — at the edge of the Internet. The platform is designed to take advantage of the modern internet, to be programmable, and to support agile software development. Fastly’s customers include many of the world’s most prominent companies, including GitHub, Yelp, Paramount, and JetBlue.
We're building a more trustworthy Internet. Come join us.
Posting Open Date: 09/09/2026
Anticipated Posting Close Date*: 10/05/2026
*Job posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.
Staff Software Engineer - Security Products
The Security Products group is responsible for developing and maintaining a range of security related products at Fastly. We are made up of multifaceted teams that work together to build industry leading security products that our customers rely on to secure their infrastructure. We are looking for a full-time engineer with experience developing web applications. This role is for a backend engineer developing primarily in Go, but experience with other languages (C, Rust etc.) is useful.
What You'll Do:
- Work as part of a team developing backend systems for large scale web applications in Go
- Write clean, modular, robust code to implement the desired requirements
- Coordinate and communicate seamlessly with the team members and across other technical and product teams
- Contribute to code reviews, documentation and other team processes
- Code optimization and performance tuning
What We're Looking For:
- 6+ Years of enterprise software development experience
- Deep knowledge of HTTP and related networking protocols (Varnish, H2O etc.)
- Strong interest in network security
- Hands on experience developing and operating backend systems for web applications
- Experience working in a collaborative, distributed team environment
- Strong Linux, automation, and shell scripting skills
We’ll be super impressed if you have experience in any of these:
- Prior experience building security solutions
- Expertise in building in Kubernetes
- Experience managing hybrid cloud environments (data center + public cloud)
Work Hours:
- This position will require you to be available during core US business hours as well as participating in an on call rotation
Work Location(s) & Travel Requirements:
This position is a remote role and open to candidates residing in the following locations: North America
This position may require travel as required by your role or requested by your manager.
SF / LA Fair Chance Ordinance Statement
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Salary:
The estimated salary range for this position is 181,220.00 to 217,464.00
This role may be eligible to participate in Fastly’s equity and discretionary bonus programs.
Benefits:
We care about you. Fastly works hard to create a positive environment for our employees, and we think your life outside of work is important too. We support our teams with great benefits that start on the first day of your employment with Fastly. Curious about our offerings?
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance. Family planning, mental health support along with Employee Assistance Program, Insurance (Life, Disability, and Accident), a Flexible Vacation policy and up to 18 days of accrued paid sick leave are there to help support our employees. We also offer 401(k) (including company match) and an Employee Stock Purchase Program. For 2025, we offer 11 paid local holidays, 11 paid company wellness days.
Why Fastly?
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We have a huge impact. Fastly is a small company with a big reach. Not only do our customers have a tremendous user base, but we also support a growing number of open source projects and initiatives. Outside of code, employees are encouraged to share causes close to their heart with others so we can help lend a supportive hand.
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We value diversity. Growing and maintaining our inclusive and diverse team matters to us. We are committed to being a company where our employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and have the ability to be successful -- every day.
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We are passionate. Fastly is chock full of passionate people and we’re not ‘one size fits all’. Fastly employs authors, pilots, skiers, parents (of humans and animals), makeup geeks, coffee connoisseurs, and more. We love employees for who they are and what they are passionate about.
We’re always looking for humble, sharp, and creative folks to join the Fastly team. If you think you might be a fit please apply! A fully completed application and resume or CV are required when applying.
All job applications must be submitted through our official careers site at www.fastly.com/about/careers. We will never request sensitive information, such as your Social Security number, bank account or credit card information during the application process. All official communication will come from an @fastly.com or @recruiting.fastly.com email address.
Fastly is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and to providing employees with a safe and welcoming work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Our employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, family or parental status, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and federal or state disability laws, Fastly will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact your Recruiter, or the Fastly Employee Relations team at candidateaccommodations@fastly.com or 501-287-4901.
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