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Senior Software Engineer - Data Reliability

Fastly, Inc.Denver, CO; San Francisco, CA
On-site Full-time $181.2K/yr - $217.5K/yr

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Experience Level

Senior

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:Proven experience in backend and data services in cloud systems. Strong skills with configuration and orchestration tools including Terraform and Kubernetes. Proficiency in developing internal tools using Go and similar programming languages. A collaborative mindset with the ability to communicate effectively in a distributed team environment.

About the job

At Fastly, we empower individuals to connect more effectively with the things they cherish. Our cutting-edge edge cloud platform enables customers to swiftly, securely, and reliably craft exceptional digital experiences by processing, serving, and safeguarding their applications as close to their end-users as possible — right at the edge of the Internet. Tailored for modern internet demands, our platform is programmable and supports agile software development. We proudly serve many of the world's leading companies, including GitHub, Yelp, Paramount, and JetBlue.

Join us in our mission to build a more trustworthy Internet.

Posting Open Date: Feb. 25, 2026

Anticipated Posting Close Date*: March 25, 2026

*Please note that this job posting may close early depending on the volume of applications.

Role Overview:

The Data Reliability team is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer to contribute to the development and support of next-generation data storage solutions at Fastly. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in backend and data services within cloud environments, proficiency with configuration and orchestration tools such as Terraform and Kubernetes, and the ability to create internal administration tools using Go and related technologies. Our team plays a vital role in ensuring the infrastructure, orchestration, and reliability of Fastly's most data-intensive applications, utilizing technologies like Terraform, Elasticsearch, ClickHouse, Prometheus, MySQL, and Redis across both cloud and hardware platforms. Your contributions will directly enhance our customers' success by providing product teams with a robust platform for efficient and consistent delivery of high-quality, high-throughput, globally distributed data systems and products. We embrace a distributed work model and value both collaborative and asynchronous communication styles.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deploy, support, and maintain various critical data storage systems, scaling from gigabytes to petabytes.
  • Develop statistics and dashboards to track service-level objectives for these systems.
  • Create and manage tools for configuration, backup, and authenticated access to data systems employing peer review, CI/CD, and both daemon- and container-based deployment strategies.
  • Write high-performance, maintainable, and concise code, actively participating in code reviews to enhance the codebase.

About Fastly, Inc.

Fastly is a leading edge cloud platform provider that enables businesses to deliver fast, secure, and reliable digital experiences. We are dedicated to building a more trustworthy Internet and empower our clients to achieve their goals through innovative technology.

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