Architect, Office of the CTO
FastlyUSA1w ago
Architectremotecurated-jd
Job description
Architect, Office of the CTO at Fastly.
About the role
The Office of the CTO at Fastly is seeking a technical leader to shape the future of our edge cloud platform. You will work on high-level architectural strategy, influencing the development of our network, compute, and security services.
Key facts
What you'll do
- Define technical roadmaps and architectural standards for the Fastly platform.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to integrate new technologies into our edge network.
- Evaluate emerging trends in distributed systems, security, and edge computing.
- Provide technical guidance to senior leadership regarding long-term infrastructure investments.
Requirements
- Extensive experience designing and scaling distributed systems or global network infrastructure.
- Proven ability to translate complex business requirements into technical architecture.
- Strong communication skills to influence cross-functional engineering teams.
- Deep understanding of internet protocols and web performance.
Skills & tools
- Expertise in edge computing, CDN architecture, or cloud-native platforms.
- Familiarity with modern web security, observability, and serverless technologies.
- Proficiency in high-performance networking and distributed systems design.
Practical notes
- This role is based in San Francisco. Please ensure your application reflects your relevant experience in architectural leadership and distributed systems.