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Software Engineer, Lua

Software Engineer on Vercel's CDN Infrastructure team, building and optimizing high-performance CDN services using Lua. Requires 5+ years Lua experience, HTTP/web server knowledge, and passion for scaling systems handling massive traffic.

196k – 280kUnited StatesFullstack EngineeringRemote5+ YOE

About the role

What you will do:

  • Create new primitives to expand the product feature set of Vercel CDN
  • Optimize the Vercel CDN experience to improve reliability and lower latency
  • Analyze web latency to find sources of tail latency
  • Advance the developer experience for 15+ developers working primarily in Lua
  • Other examples of what you would work on:

About you:

  • 5+ years of experience with Lua
  • Are knowledgeable and experienced with web servers, & HTTP
  • Intrigued about tackling the complex challenges serving petabytes of data and billions of requests to millions of people
  • A collaborative team player who believes in the power of strong teams to drive significant changes and innovation
  • Are keen to experiment, challenge norms and deliver secure and reliable systems that delight Vercel's users

Bonus if you:

  • Comfortable in Golang

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.

San Francisco, CA base pay range: $196,000 - $280,000. Actual salary will be based on job-related skills, experience, and location.

Skills

LuaGoHttpWeb ServersCdnNetworkingTlsCachingRoutingBloom Filters

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