Staff Engineer, Edge Systems Efficiency
Core
Designing and optimizing the full systems stack of Fastly's edge cloud platform to enhance efficiency, reliability, and low latency for end-users.
Role type
Staff Software Engineer (Edge Systems Infrastructure)
Builds
Edge cloud platform components, network protocols, and distributed systems serving global customers.
Domain
Internet infrastructure, edge computing, network systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
C, C++, Rust, Linux systems programming, network programming, distributed systems design, system optimization, technical leadership, mentoring
Preferred skills
Web/Internet protocols (TCP, HTTP, TLS, DNS, QUIC), Linux kernel development, cross-layer system profiling, geographically distributed team experience
Technologies
Linux, Varnish, WebAssembly, C, Rust, Go, TCP, QUIC
Responsibilities
Implement new protocols and optimize existing systems from kernel to core software; write, test, and deploy code in C, Rust, and Go; enhance and maintain network protocols for performance; lead full lifecycle projects from design to deployment; collaborate on technical roadmap and risk mitigation; mentor engineers and foster team growth.
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with significant mentorship and strategic influence
