The company helps people stay better connected with the things they love. the company’s edge cloud platform enables customers to create great digital experiences quickly, securely, and reliably by processing, serving, and securing our customers’ applications as close to their end-users as possible — at the edge of the Internet. The platform is designed to take advantage of the modern internet, to be programmable, and to support agile software development. the company’s customers include many of the world’s most prominent companies, including GitHub, Yelp, Paramount, and JetBlue.We're building a more trustworthy Internet. Come join us.Posting date: June 25, 2026Anticipated Posting Close Date: July 10, 2026Job posting may close early due to the volume of applicants.Staff Software Engineer - Edge ProtocolsThe Edge Protocols Team develops software that interacts with both sides of the company, front and back - handling every incoming client request to the company and talking to customers’ websites. Projects range from implementing new protocols, efficient load balancing, routing among the edge nodes, defending customers from attacks, security enhancements, privacy products and more. We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer passionate about applying their talents to make the Internet fast and secure.What You'll DoWrite, test, and deploy both C and Rust code.Enhance, maintain and optimize network software that implements protocols including TLS, HTTP, QUIC, etc.Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to shape a clear technical roadmap - prioritizing key initiatives and proactively identifying and mitigating risks - to deploy, support, troubleshoot, and deliver features to customersContribute to open source projects such as h2o and picotlsMentor and support the professional growth of engineers, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing, innovation, and collaboration within the teamWhat We're Looking ForProven ability to design & implement reliable, scalable, low latency systems.



Most Staff Engineers at the company have at least 7 years of domain relevant engineering experience.A collaborative mindset with experience working across cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and innovationSignificant production experience with coding in C, C++, and/or Rust.Proven ability to mentor and support the growth of engineers, both within a specific area of expertise and more broadlyExperience with Linux systems and network programmingHands-on experience in building distributed infrastructure and maintaining it over timeExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and comprehensive documentationWe'll be super impressed if you have experience in any of these:Web/Internet protocols such as HTTP, TLS, DNS, TCP/IP, UDP, QUICUnderstanding of how customers will interact with features you developComfortable working in a geographically distributed team and highly available environmentsProficient in Perl, Go, or similar high level languagesWork Hours:This position will require you to be available during core business hours and occasionally nights and weekends as required for on call support.Work Location(s) & Travel Requirements:The preferred office locations for this position are:San Francisco, CADenver, CONew York, NYthe company currently embraces a largely hybrid model for most roles which allows employees flexibility to split their time between the office and home.There is a strong preference for Hybrid near a local office. However, we may be willing to consider remote candidates within the US and Canada.SF / LA Fair Chance Ordinance StatementPursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance,



we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Salary:The estimated salary range for this position in the US is $211,370 to 253,644.Starting salary may vary based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and location.This role may be eligible to participate in the company’s equity and discretionary bonus programs.Benefits:We care about you. the company works hard to create a positive environment for our employees, and we think your life outside of work is important too. We support our teams with great benefits that start on the first day of your employment with the company. Curious about our offerings?medical, dental, and vision insuranceFamily planningmental health support along with Employee Assistance ProgramInsurance (Life, Disability, and Accident)Flexible Vacation policyup to 18 days of accrued paid sick leave401(k) (including company match)Employee Stock Purchase Program11 paid local holidays12 paid company wellness daysWhy the company?We have a huge impact.The company is a small company with a big reach. Not only doour customershave a tremendous user base, but we also support a growing number ofopen source projects and initiatives.Outside of code, employees are encouraged to share causes close to their heart with others so we can help lend a supportive hand.We value diversity.Growing and maintaining our inclusive and diverse team matters to us. We are committed to being a company where our employees feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work and have the ability to be successful -- every day.We are passionate.The company is chock full of passionate people and we’re not ‘one size fits all’. the company employs authors, pilots, skiers, parents (of humans and animals), makeup geeks, coffee connoisseurs, and more. We love employees for who they are and what they are passionate about.The company is committed to ensuring equal employment prospect and to providing employees with a safe and welcoming work environment free of discrimination and harassment. Our employ#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Staff Engineer - Edge Protocols (New Denver)
🏢 United States Digital Space
📍 New Denver