Software Engineer - CDN Security

Vercel Inc.
San Francisco, United States of America
1 month ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Experience level
Intermediate
Compensation
$ 280K

Job location

Remote
San Francisco, United States of America

Tech stack

Distributed Systems
Web Servers
Lua
Network Protocols
Transmission Control Protocol (TCP)

Job description

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.

Requirements

  • 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 & conditions

  • 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.

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