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Software Engineer, CDN Security

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Vercel logoVercel · Remote
$187K–$280K/yrFull-timeRemote2w ago
CDNLuaMoveNext.jsObservabilityVercel
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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.

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • About You:
  • 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 with distributed systems
  • Experience working in Go or Lua
  • Advanced Bot Detection & Observability capabilities

Benefits

Competitive compensation package, including equity.Inclusive Healthcare Package.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.#LI-CL1Health insuranceRemote work optionsFlexible scheduleEquity / stock optionsPerformance bonus

Additional Information

About Vercel: Vercel is the agentic infrastructure company. We free people and agents to ship what's next. For more than a decade, Vercel has shaped how the web is built. As the team behind Next.js, v0, and AI SDK, we create products that help builders move from idea to production with speed, security, and exceptional developer experience. Now, software is entering a new era, and the next generation of products will not just be used by people. They will be built, extended, and operated by agents. We are building the platform for that future, trusted by companies like OpenAI, PayPal, Ramp, Supreme, and millions of developers worldwide . Whether you're building our products, supporting our customers, growing our community, or shaping our story, you'll help define what comes next.

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