Remote Experienced Software Engineer

at Automattic Careers

Posted 1 day ago 3 applied

Description:

  • WordPress provides users the freedom to create business websites, online stores, or personal blogs without being confined to walled gardens.
  • The company is seeking talented and experienced engineers globally to contribute to Automattic’s product ecosystem and its mission to improve the web.
  • Recent projects include AI-driven product developments, enhancements to WooCommerce, the Gutenberg block-level editor, and Tumblr.
  • Automattic fosters a positive, supportive, and inclusive culture, encouraging collaboration and open-source contributions.
  • The company operates as a global and distributed workforce, offering flexible work arrangements and frequent deployments.
  • Candidates should be detail-oriented, enjoy debugging, and have experience with multiple programming languages, particularly PHP and JavaScript.
  • The role requires experience working at scale and the ability to travel 3-4 weeks per year for team meetups.
  • The salary range for this position is $70,000-$170,000 USD, with pay reflecting potential contributions.

Requirements:

  • Candidates must care about the quality and details of their work.
  • Debugging should be viewed as a fun challenge rather than a chore.
  • Understanding the layers of abstraction in software development is essential.
  • Production experience with several programming languages, frameworks, and paradigms is required, with a focus on PHP and JavaScript.
  • Candidates should have experience working at scale, either on the backend or with a diverse user base.
  • Willingness to travel 3-4 weeks per year for in-person team meetings is necessary.

Benefits:

  • Automattic offers a straightforward and competitive base salary without complex variable components.
  • The company provides an open vacation policy, allowing for flexibility in time off.
  • Employees have access to support for learning and development, including covering expenses and coaching.
  • A full list of benefits is available on the Automattic Benefits Page, tailored by country.