Is the Software Engineer, CDN Security role remote?

It's hybrid — Vercel expects some on-site time in Remote - United States.

What's the salary range?

Vercel lists $187,000–$280,000 for this role.

How much experience is required?

At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Software Engineer, CDN Security role.

Where is the role based?

Vercel is hiring for this position in Remote - United States.

What's the tech stack?

Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: TCP, Bot Detection, HTTP, Go, Lua, CDN.

What seniority level is this role?

Vercel targets mid-level candidates for this position.

Is this full-time or contract?

Full-time for this Software Engineer, CDN Security role at Vercel.

Software Engineer, CDN Security at Vercel

Joblaze summary

In this role, a Software Engineer on the CDN Security team at Vercel focuses on analyzing traffic patterns to detect and mitigate malicious activity across a vast network of customer websites. The position requires expertise in web servers, network protocols, and distributed systems, with proficiency in Go or Lua being essential. Ideal candidates will have at least three years of experience dealing with denial of service attacks and advanced bot detection. Vercel emphasizes innovation in web security, making this role suitable for those eager to push the boundaries of technology.

Joblaze insights

Listed about a month ago on Joblaze — tracked directly from Vercel's career page.
Vercel has 76 other open roles including Collections (Accounts Receivable) Specialist , Revenue Manager, Account Executive, Majors.
712 active Go roles on Joblaze right now.
65 active HTTP roles on Joblaze right now.
26 active CDN roles on Joblaze right now.
Salary band is above the typical range for Security (median ~$169,275).

Quick facts

Is the Software Engineer, CDN Security role remote?: It's hybrid — Vercel expects some on-site time in Remote - United States.
What's the salary range?: Vercel lists $187,000–$280,000 for this role.
How much experience is required?: At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Software Engineer, CDN Security role.
Where is the role based?: Vercel is hiring for this position in Remote - United States.
What's the tech stack?: Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: TCP, Bot Detection, HTTP, Go, Lua, CDN.
What seniority level is this role?: Vercel targets mid-level candidates for this position.
Is this full-time or contract?: Full-time for this Software Engineer, CDN Security role at Vercel.

From the original posting

About Vercel:

Vercel is the agentic infrastructure company. We free people and agents to ship what’s next.

For more than a decade, Vercel has shaped how the web is built. As the team behind Next.js, v0, and AI SDK, we create products that help builders move from idea to production with speed, security, and exceptional developer experience.

Now, software is entering a new era, and the next generation of products will not just be used by people. They will be built, extended, and operated by agents.

We are building the platform for that future, trusted by companies like OpenAI, PayPal, Ramp, Supreme, and millions of developers worldwide. Whether you’re building our products, supporting our customers, growing our community, or shaping our story, you’ll help define what comes next.

About the Role:

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our CDN Security team. You will secure customer websites by identifying malicious traffic patterns within billions of requests to millions of people. Your job is to ensure Vercel customers only pay for traffic they consider valid. You will report directly to the head of the CDN Product area.

If you’re based within a pre-determined commuting distance of one of our offices (SF, NY, London, or Berlin), the role includes in-office anchor days on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. If you're located beyond that distance, the role is fully remote. For location-specific details, please connect with our recruiting team.

What you will do:

Analyze traffic patterns to identify bad traffic and bad actors
Build & operate a scalable low latency Firewall for millions of websites
Push the state of the art forward for web security

About You:

At least 3 years of relevant experience handling denial of service attacks
Knowledgeable and experienced with web servers, and network protocols (e.g. HTTP, TCP)
Experience with distributed systems
Experience working in Go or Lua
Advanced Bot Detection & Observability capabilities

Benefits:

Competitive compensation package, including equity.
Inclusive Healthcare Package.
Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills.
Flexible Time Off.
We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed.

The remote base pay range for this role is $187,000-$280,000. Actual salary will be based on job-related skills, experience, and location. Compensation outside of San Francisco may be adjusted based on employee location. The total compensation package may include benefits, equity-based compensation, and eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program depending on the role. Your recruiter can share more details during the hiring process.

Vercel is committed to fostering and empowering an inclusive community within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Vercel encourages everyone to apply for our available positions, even if they don't necessarily check every box on the job description.

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