Software Engineer, CDN Content - Vercel

About Vercel

Vercel is the agentic infrastructure company. We create products like Next.js, v0, and the AI SDK that help builders move from idea to production with speed, security, and exceptional developer experience. We are building the platform for the future of agentic software, trusted by companies like OpenAI, PayPal, and Ramp.

About the Role

The CDN Content team manages the serving of all content through Vercel's global CDN, including static assets, optimized images, and incrementally regenerated pages. We operate a multi-tier caching architecture across 20+ regions. As a Software Engineer, you will work on the serving path, take on production-impact projects, and collaborate closely with teams like Next.js to shape the performance and cost of web infrastructure.

Note: This role is hybrid for those within commuting distance of SF or NY (Mon, Tue, Fri in-office). It is fully remote for those outside of these areas.

What You Will Do

• Build and improve services behind ISR, PPR, and image optimization using Go, Lua, and TypeScript.
• Execute projects independently, from implementation through safe, progressive rollouts.
• Monitor and maintain production systems by building dashboards, metrics, and alerts.
• Contribute to observability, testing, and incident response.
• Collaborate with partner teams through design discussions, code reviews, and pairing.

About You

• 2+ years of experience building and operating backend services in production.
• Proficiency in Go, TypeScript/Node.js, or a comparable systems language.
• Solid understanding of HTTP, web fundamentals, and caching headers.
• You write tested, instrumented, and documented code.
• Curious about large-scale distributed systems and data-driven engineering.

Bonus Points

• Experience with caching systems (CDNs, Redis, Memcached).
• AWS experience (S3, ElastiCache).
• Familiarity with Next.js rendering modes (SSR/SSG/ISR).
• Experience with observability tools (Datadog, Honeycomb) or infrastructure (Terraform, Kubernetes).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package, including equity.
• Inclusive Healthcare Package.
• Mentorship and professional development support.
• Flexible Time Off.
• Gear and WFH budget to outfit your workspace.