Software Engineer

Summary

Join Vercel's Platform team as a Software Engineer and contribute to building and maintaining the API control plane powering vercel.com. You will act as 'Customer 0,' using Vercel internally and providing crucial feedback. Responsibilities include owning codebase health, iteration velocity, and developer experience for all Vercel engineering. The role requires experience with Node.js microservices, Kubernetes clusters, and CI/CD systems. Vercel offers a competitive compensation package, inclusive healthcare, flexible time off, remote work options, and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• Deploying and operating Node.js microservices in production
• Deploying to managed Kubernetes clusters
• Operating and optimizing CI/CD systems to improve developer velocity

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain the API control plane that powers vercel.com and the infrastructure that supports it
• Operate as “Customer 0” — we use Vercel to build Vercel and act as the primary feedback mechanism for our product teams
• Own codebase health, iteration velocity, and developer experience for all of Vercel engineering

Preferred Qualifications

• Have a deep understanding of the JavaScript, the web, and the npm ecosystem
• Are opinionated about how to write tests, structure code, and software engineering practices

Benefits

• Great compensation package and stock options
• 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 - Flexible vacation policy with a recommended 4-weeks per year, and paid holidays
• Remote Friendly - Work with teammates from different time zones across the globe
• We will provide you the gear you need to do your role, and a WFH budget for you to outfit your space as needed