Software Engineer, CDN Security

Vercel gives developers the tools and cloud infrastructure to build, scale, and secure a faster, more personalized web. As the team behind v0, Next.js, and AI SDK, Vercel helps customers like Ramp, Supreme, Pay Pal, and Under Armour build for the AI-native web.

Our mission is to enable the world to ship the best products. That starts with creating a place where everyone can do their best work. Whether you're building on our platform, supporting our customers, or shaping our story:
You can just ship things.

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our CDN Security team. You will secure customer websites by identifying malicious traffic patterns within billions of requests to millions of people. Your job is to ensure Vercel customers only pay for traffic they consider valid. You will report directly to the head of the CDN Product area.

If you’re based within a pre-determined commuting distance of one of our offices (SF, NY, London, or Berlin), the role includes in-office anchor days on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. If you're located beyond that distance, the role is fully remote. For location-specific details, please connect with our recruiting team.

• Analyze traffic patterns to identify bad traffic and bad actors
• Build & operate a scalable low latency Firewall for millions of websites
• Push the state of the art forward for web security

• At least 3 years of relevant experience handling denial of service attacks
• Knowledgeable and experienced with web servers, and network protocols (e.g. HTTP, TCP)
• Experience working in Go or Lua
• Competitive compensation package, including equity.
• 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.

The remote base pay range for this role is $187,000-$280,000. This salary range is an estimate. Actual salary will be based on job related skills, experience and location. Pay ranges outside San Francisco may be adjusted based on employee location. The total compensation package also includes benefits and equity-based compensation. Your recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for your location during the hiring process.

Vercel is committed to fostering and empowering an inclusive community within our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Vercel encourages everyone to apply for our available positions, even if they don't necessarily check every box on the job description.

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