Software Engineer

WP Engine is seeking a Software Engineer to join their cloud infrastructure team, focusing on managing and automating services at scale. This role is perfect for engineers passionate about cloud technologies and infrastructure automation. The position involves working with cutting-edge technologies like Kubernetes controllers and cloud functions to automate the deployment and maintenance of their platform that serves thousands of websites.

The ideal candidate will be part of a team that manages infrastructure at scale, building automated systems that power thousands of WordPress websites. You'll work with various cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) and modern technologies like Kubernetes, while implementing SRE principles to ensure system reliability and scalability.

This is an exciting opportunity to work with a company that powers 8% of web traffic through their WordPress hosting platform. You'll be contributing to systems that directly impact millions of websites across 150+ countries. The role offers a blend of infrastructure automation, cloud technologies, and modern development practices, making it perfect for engineers who want to work with scale and cutting-edge tech.

The position requires strong programming skills in Python or Go, deep knowledge of Kubernetes and cloud platforms, and an understanding of infrastructure as code principles. You'll be working in an agile environment, collaborating with passionate engineers, and continuously learning and implementing new technologies to improve system reliability and performance.