Principal Software Engineer - Core Systems

📋 Description

• Design and lead delivery of scalable, secure, reliable systems across apps.
• Provide strategic, technical solutions and influence the organization.
• Represent the team in cross-functional technical discussions.
• Identify opportunities in existing products and design solutions.
• Mentor engineers and advocate for iterative improvements to code and culture.
• Articulate technical strategy aligned with Fastly's long-term goals.

🎯 Requirements

• Significant backend & distributed systems experience; Go.
• Track record delivering features on time with pragmatic solutions.
• Experience building scalable, internet-facing software.
• Hands-on technical leadership; mentoring engineers.
• Excellent collaboration and communication with peers and leadership.
• Nice-to-have: AWS, Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins, Chef.

🎁 Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Family planning and mental health support (EAP).
• Life, disability, and accident insurance.
• Flexible vacation plus up to 18 paid sick days.
• 401(k) with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• 11 paid holidays and 12 wellness days in 2026.