It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!
We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.
Since launching in 2010, WP Engine has become the world's leading WordPress Digital Experience Platform (DXP), now with over 175,000+ customers in 150 countries. We're proud of the technology and service we offer our customers that move their businesses forward faster. At WP Engine, we strive to do the best work of our careers and feel empowered to do what is right for our customers. We love investing in employee success and uncovering opportunities for you, the best, to get better. 99 percent of employees believe you're made to feel welcome at WP Engine. Be you. Be here.
What's cool about this job?
Have you ever wondered how a small team manages the infrastructure needed to host thousands of websites? Our software engineers build systems that automate services at scale. Leveraging new technologies like custom Kubernetes controllers and cloud functions, we are able to automate the deployment, enhancement, and maintenance of our Kubernetes platform. The team is continuously looking for ways to make our services more scalable, reliable, and resilient. Learning from past decisions and striving to get better every day.
Day to day:

• Building automated, scalable services to power our growing infrastructure
• Collaborating with an agile team that is passionate about utilizing emerging technologies and delivering high-quality and timely code
• Leveling up those around you to help them grow while reinforcing your own knowledge
• Help uncover new technologies that allow us to become more efficient
• Set strategy and guide direction when prioritizing new work
• Deploying monitoring and alerting systems to aid engineering and support efforts
• Diving into specific technology roadblocks and uncovering how we can make our platform more performant, resilient, and reliable

Your Expertise and Passion.

• Has worked on an agile team and is passionate about development
• 3+ years of experience deploying the following into a production environment: Kubernetes, Docker
• Has experience in the following development language: Golang
• Has experience (or interest in learning): configuration management systems, Prometheus or other monitoring systems, sophisticated network configurations, TLS certificates, and Web Application Firewalls (WAFs)
• Computer Science Degree or Equivalent Experience

The Perks and Benefits.

• Company Stock Options (Every employee is an owner in the company)
• Great Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance)
• Fertility Benefits (IVF/Fertility drug coverage)
• HSA Company contribution $500 for employee / $1000 for family
• 401(k) with a 4% match
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Family and Caregiver's Leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Vacation Time (Who doesn't like time off)
• One-time $500 payment to set up your home office
• 4 Company Wellness Days a year
• 1 floating holiday
• $100 monthly wellness allowance to spend on what you want
• Access to free on-demand fitness classes
• Free subscription to Calm
• Pet Insurance
• On-going education through LinkedIn Learning, Workday Learning and our Career Growth Portal

At WP Engine, we strive to have the broadest possible view of diversity, going beyond visible differences to include the background, experiences, skills, and perspectives that make each person unique. WP Engine is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
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