software engineer

Fastly's Infrastructure Automation team plays a key role in the expansion of Fastly's global network. We build systems and processes used to deploy and provision data centers which deliver a significant share of the internet to users all over the world. We're seeking a well rounded software engineer with a background rooted in hardware and/or data center infrastructure to help us build and deploy the next generation of Fastly's edge infrastructure. This role is about more than closing tickets, you'll be expected to work closely with our peers on the Data Center Infrastructure, Provisioning and Network Operations teams to help shape the processes and tools which allow Fastly to build and deploy infrastructure at an increasing scale.

What You'll Do:

• Build and deploy new functionality in Rust which facilitates the provisioning of new hardware as well as the maintenance of existing hardware
• Architect new product features, functionality and processes to simplify the overall provisioning workflow and support exponential expansion of the Fastly edge fleet
• Partner with software and infrastructure teams across Fastly to support the deployment of new infrastructure
• Develop and improve software development processes including testing, CI/CD, etc
• Write code that is performant, maintainable, clear, and concise and contribute to code reviews, improving the codebase and other team processes
• Mentor and support other engineers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing, innovation, and collaboration within the team, This position will require you to be available during core business hours. It may also require occasional nights and weekends as necessary to support physical infrastructure related activities.

• Significant related professional experience developing software. Most Staff Engineers at Fastly have more than 7 years of related experience
• Experience with servers, networking, and data center infrastructure
• Hands on systems or infrastructure Engineering (Go, Python, Rust, or similar) building automation for bare-metal provisioning, OS imaging, and configuration management at fleet scale.
• Track record of writing resilient and maintainable Rust or another modern language
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate complex technical ideas across multi-functional teams

We'll be super impressed if you have experience in any of these:

• Practical experience with infrastructure provisioning or automation
• Experience with server hardware from multiple vendors. (iDRAC vs iLO, for example)
• A history with secure computing: do you know anything about Secure Boot? Encryption? TPMs?
• Deep expertise in boot & hardware pipelines-PXE/UEFI HTTP, BMC / Redfish, secure boot, firmware flashing, and tools like Chef or Ansible.
• Handson experience engineering UEFI / USB boot-shims that stream a Live OS over an out-of-band channel (Redfish virtual media, HTTPBoot, iPXE) to provide zero-touch diagnostics, patching, or full re-image; turning fleet-wide emergency recovery into a single pipeline run.
• A background in building and operating software infrastructure running in GCP
• Experience with Perl

Work Hours

The estimated salary range for this position if hired in the US is $211,370 to $253,644., 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?

For US Candidates

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 2026, we offer 11 paid local holidays, 12 paid company wellness days.

Non-US Candidates

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to meet your needs. Our offerings may vary depending on the country where you work and are subject to change.

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., Why Fastly? * 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. * 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. * 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.