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Senior Backend Software Engineer (APIs) at Fastly

Department: Core Systems Engineering

Compensation

$181,220 – $217,464/yr

Setup
Hybrid
Location
San Francisco, California · Denver, Colorado
Type
Full-time
Level
senior
Posted

Description

Fastly is hiring a Senior Backend Software Engineer focused on public-facing APIs and backend services for its Security Products Console. The role owns API design, implementation, testing, production rollout, on-call support, architectural documentation, and technical leadership, using Go and AI coding agents. Candidates need at least five years of relevant experience, including five or more years shipping production Go and three or more years with public APIs serving external consumers. The position is open to preferred office locations in San Francisco or Denver, with a largely hybrid model and possible remote consideration for qualified candidates in Pacific or Mountain time zones. The estimated salary is $181,220 to $217,464, with medical, dental, and vision insurance and other benefits.

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