Senior Software Engineer

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WP Engine empowers companies and agencies of all sizes to build, power, manage, and optimize their WordPress websites and applications with confidence. Serving 1.5 million customers across 150+ countries, the global technology company provides premium, enterprise-grade solutions, tools, and services, including specialized platforms for WordPress, industry-tailored eCommerce and agency solution suites, and developer-centric tools like Local, Advanced Custom Fields, and more. WP Engine’s innovative technology and industry-leading expertise are why 8% of the web visits a WP Engine-powered site daily. Learn more at wpengine.com.

About the Role

We are undertaking a strategic modernization of our platform to enhance scalability and are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team. This role presents an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technology transformations, service-oriented architectures, and the mentorship of fellow engineers. If you are driven by the challenges of designing and building scalable, high-performance systems, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with a team of dedicated engineers to develop and refine the core software platform supporting current and future products.

• Architect, develop, test, integrate, and debug robust, secure, maintainable, and high-performance software applications.

• Participate in code reviews to promote knowledge sharing and uphold the highest coding standards.

• Continuously enhance platform performance, security, and scalability to accommodate increasing user demands.

• Leverage and improve continuous integration and delivery pipelines to ensure seamless and secure code deployment.

• Expand and refine observability services to optimize monitoring, troubleshooting, and overall system reliability.

• Automate and optimize workflows to drive operational efficiency and reduce manual intervention.

• Collaborate closely with Product Management to deliver frequent, incremental updates that provide meaningful customer value.

• Contribute to architectural discussions and system design decisions within the engineering team.

• Participate in rotational on-call responsibilities to ensure platform reliability and availability.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in software development, with a track record of delivering high-quality software solutions.

• Proficiency in programming with Golang or a demonstrated ability to quickly adapt to new languages.

• Strong experience with cloud computing and containerization technologies, particularly Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Docker, and Kubernetes.

• Expertise in developing and maintaining APIs and microservices utilizing gRPC and Google AIP.

• Proven ability to stay current with emerging technologies and industry best practices.

• Strong problem-solving skills, an analytical mindset, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with API description languages such as OpenAPI or Protocol Buffers.

• Experience with GitOps, GKE, Istio, Google Cloud Anthos, kpt, kustomize, Terraform, and Git/GitHub.

• Experience working in small, agile teams where collaboration and ownership are emphasized.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Company Stock Options (All employees have ownership in the company).

• Comprehensive Health Benefits (100% Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision).

• Pension Scheme with Employer Matching.

• Life Insurance and Income Protection (Fully Covered).

• Supplementary Maternity & Paternity Pay and Caregiver’s Leave.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Generous Vacation Policy.

• Home Office Stipend.

• Tax-free annual wellness benefit through Clevercards.

• Four Company Wellness Days annually.

• Continuous learning opportunities via LinkedIn Learning, Workday Learning, and a dedicated Career Growth Portal.

• Complimentary annual subscription to Calm.

If you are eager to contribute to a high-impact engineering team and play a key role in platform modernization, we would love to hear from you.

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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.