Software Engineer, CDN Security

10 Hours ago • 3 Years + • $192,000 PA - $280,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Software Engineer on the CDN Security team at Vercel, you will be responsible for securing customer websites by identifying malicious traffic patterns within billions of requests. Your primary objective will be to ensure Vercel customers only pay for legitimate traffic. You will analyze traffic, build and operate a scalable, low-latency firewall, and contribute to advancements in web security. This role involves working with web servers, network protocols, and utilizing either Go or Lua.
Must have:
  • 3+ years relevant experience handling denial of service attacks
  • Knowledge of web servers and network protocols (e.g., HTTP, TCP)
  • Experience working in Go or Lua
Perks:
  • Competitive compensation package, including equity
  • Inclusive Healthcare Package
  • Learn and Grow - Mentorship and event opportunities
  • Flexible Time Off
  • WFH budget and gear provided

Job Details

About Vercel:

Vercel’s Frontend Cloud provides the developer experience and infrastructure to build, scale, and secure a faster, more personalized web. Customers like Under Armour, eBay, The Washington Post, Johnson & Johnson, and Zapier use Vercel to build dynamic user experiences on the web.

At Vercel, our mission is to enable the world to ship the best products and that goes hand in hand with creating an environment where you can do the best work of your life.

About the Role:

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.

What you will do:

  • Analyze traffic patterns to identify bad traffic and bad actors
  • Build & operate a scalable low latency Firewall for millions of websites
  • Push the state of the art forward for web security

About You:

  • 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 working in Go or Lua

Benefits:

  • 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 San Francisco, CA base pay range for this role is $192,000-$280,000. This salary range is an estimate. Actual salary will be based on job related skills, experience and location. Pay ranges outside San Francisco may be adjusted based on employee location. The total compensation package also includes benefits and equity-based compensation. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your location during the hiring process.

Vercel is committed to fostering and empowering an inclusive community within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Vercel encourages everyone to apply for our available positions, even if they don't necessarily check every box on the job description.

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