Software Engineer, Fastly

Summer Undergraduate Internship, 12 Week Contract

Salary not provided

Expected salary of $30 to $35 per hour

JavaScript
Python
Java
C++
Rust
Golang
San Francisco Bay Area

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Fastly

Edge cloud platform

Job no longer available

Fastly

Edge cloud platform

1001+ employees

B2BSecurityEnterpriseCyber SecurityCloud Computing

Job no longer available

Salary not provided

Expected salary of $30 to $35 per hour

JavaScript
Python
Java
C++
Rust
Golang
San Francisco Bay Area

More information about location

1001+ employees

B2BSecurityEnterpriseCyber SecurityCloud Computing

Company mission

To build a better internet — a safe place where good can thrive.

Role

Who you are

  • Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, CIS/MIS, Cybersecurity, Business or a related field, graduating December 2024 thru Summer 2025
  • Proficiency and experience with at least one or more of the following: Java, C++, Golang, Rust, JavaScript, Python, Ruby
  • Ability to commit to a 12 week summer internship between May-August
  • Strong communications skills, specifically, the absence of repeated grammatical or typographical errors, clear and concise written and spoken communications, and communications that demonstrate professional judgment

Desirable

  • Applicable technical background with analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Previous related experience in software engineering (applicable coursework, projects, internships, etc.)
  • Passion for writing code that is performant, maintainable, clear, and concise
  • Strong interest in building, analyzing, profiling, or debugging systems
  • Eager to learn new domains, grow your skills, and move up the stack
  • Ability and desire to collaborate with teams
  • Able to effectively manage your time to meet deadlines
  • Depending on the team, there may be additional preferred skills needed

What the job involves

  • Fastly’s summer internship program will run for 12 weeks (between May-August)
  • During this time, you will be embedded within an engineering team to contribute and collaborate on specific projects
  • You will also be paired up with a mentor to guide you throughout the program and help with your career goals
  • At the end of the program, there will be a performance-based selection process where interns will have an opportunity to be considered to join Fastly full-time after graduation
  • Work both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced development team, with clear, positive, and constructive communication
  • Participate in all aspects of software development activities including design, coding, testing, bug fixing, documentation and deployment
  • Participate in daily or weekly stand ups and team meetings as part of a full immersive experience
  • Grow with the support of your team and help others on the team grow by providing thoughtful feedback and uplifting those around you
  • Build your professional network through our Mentor/Buddy Program, Employee Resource Group (ERG) programs and social networking experiences
  • Additional responsibilities as needed based on specific role or team
  • Work Hours: This position will require you to be available during core business hours

Application process

  • A fully completed application and resume or CV are required when applying

Otta's take

Xav Kearney headshot

Xav Kearney

CTO of Otta

Internet users around the world have come to expect personalized, real-time digital experiences, but delivering these quickly and securely, while maintaining quality, can be a difficult task for businesses.

Fastly enables the companies to deliver fast, secure, and scalable online experiences. Its edge cloud platform moves data and applications closer to end-users — improving the user experience, putting the power back in developers’ hands, and enabling clients to focus on growing their businesses.

The company has helped several high-profile businesses, including Reddit, Pinterest, Stripe, Epic Games, and more. Its offering is well-regarded in the space, demonstrated by it being named a 2022 Gartner® Peer Insights™ Customers’ Choice for Global CDN, as well as a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Edge Development Platforms, Q4 2023 report.

Insights

Top investors

Few candidates hear
back within 2 weeks

9% employee growth in 12 months

Company

Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)

Jan 2019

$40m

SERIES F

Jul 2018

$40m

SERIES F

Total funding: $259m

Company benefits

  • Competitive PTO Policies
  • Remote or Hybrid Work
  • Generous time off for parental leave
  • Full medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Mental health resources
  • 401(k)/retirement plans
  • Employee stock purchasing plans (ESPP)
  • Reimbursements for learning and development programs

Company values

  • We have a curious spirit
  • We focus on our customer
  • We are trustworthy
  • We act with passion
  • We operate with integrity
  • We are competitive
  • We embrace transparency
  • We are good people

Company HQ

China Basin, San Francisco, CA

Founders

Artur Bergman

(Chief Architect and Executive Chairperson)

Served as the company's CEO until changing roles in 2020. Previously served as CTO at Wikia, and was a Board Member at OpenID Foundation


People progressing

Joined as Sales Engineer (Media and Entertainment). Was promoted to Senior Sales Engineer (EMEA) after 2 years, then promoted again to Senior Principal Sales Engineer.

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