Software Engineer (PHP, Cloud, Containerization)

We engage the most inspired minds to do their best work wherever they work best—powering the freedom to create worldwide.

WP Engine empowers companies and agencies of all sizes to build, power, manage, and optimize their WordPress websites and applications with confidence. Serving 1.5 million customers across 150+ countries, the global technology company provides premium, enterprise-grade solutions, tools, and services, including specialized platforms for WordPress, industry-tailored eCommerce and agency solution suites, and developer-centric tools like Local, Advanced Custom Fields, and more. WP Engine’s innovative technology and industry-leading expertise are why 8% of the web visits a WP Engine-powered site daily. Learn more at wpengine.com.

What’s cool about this job?

The evolution of our cloud based platform is required for our scale, and we are searching for an experienced software engineer to join our rapidly growing engineering team. If you are an engineer experienced with backend applications, service oriented architectures, mentoring engineers and are motivated by scale, you may be the engineer we are looking for.

The day to day.

Innovate along with a team of passionate engineers on WP Engine’s next generation ideas

Write, test, integrate, debug, and solve backend software applications that are resilient, robust, secure, maintainable, and perform at scale

Continuously iterate on WP Engine’s secure, cloud based, performant software platform that supports millions of end users

Build and maintain complex, backend workflows supporting and related to website lifecycle management

Improve code quality and test coverage, build deployment pipelines to safely and rapidly push new code to production

Invest in and fine-tune observability services to aid engineering and support efforts and create better feedback loops

Constantly look for opportunities to automate and optimize

Collaborate on technical solutions and system design across WP Engine

Work closely with Product Management to ensure that your frequent, incremental code changes add new value to our customers

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or a related field) OR equivalent experience

2+ years experience in a software development role, delivering high-quality software

Ability to work with and switch between multiple programming languages (PHP or Golang or Python)

Experience with cloud and containerized technologies and services – GCP, AWS, Docker, Kubernetes

Experience with developing and maintaining APIs and microservices

Proven history of continuous learning and ability to stay ahead of technology trends

Proactive with natural problem-solving abilities, an inquisitive personality, a continuous learning approach, and an eagerness to tackle big problems even with uncertain requirements

Preferred Skills

Experience with WordPress desirable

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 $750 for employee / $1500 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

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.

Base Salary Range

$100,000.00 – $150,000.00

We believe that compensation should be reflective of the impact you have within the organization relative to the market value of your role. The estimated base salary range for this position is as listed above. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay. Our salary ranges are determined by job role and responsibilities and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for salaries for the position nationwide. The actual base pay will vary based on various factors including job-related skills and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process. Your talent acquisition partner can share more about the total rewards package at WP Engine including any additional total rewards components such as equity, variable pay plans (if applicable), and benefits during the hiring process.