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WP Engine empowers companies and agencies of all sizes to build, power, manage, and optimize their WordPress websites and applications with confidence. Serving 1.5 million customers across 150+ countries, the global technology company provides premium, enterprise-grade solutions, tools, and services, including specialized platforms for WordPress, industry-tailored eCommerce and agency solution suites, and developer-centric tools like Local, Advanced Custom Fields, and more. WP Engine’s innovative technology and industry-leading expertise are why 8% of the web visits a WP Engine-powered site daily. Learn more at wpengine.com.
The Role
As a Software Engineer, you'll work within a collaborative, agile team to design and implement solutions that support our shift into a solutions-driven organization. This is an opportunity to grow your skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and learn from experienced engineers in a supportive and fast-paced environment.
You’ll work across the full software development lifecycle, with the guidance of senior team members, to build high-quality software that meets the needs of our users and the business.
What You'll Do
Write clean, well-tested, and maintainable code as part of a cross-functional team.
Participate in sprint planning, code reviews, and retrospectives.
Collaborate closely with designers, product managers, and engineers to ship features that matter.
Help troubleshoot and resolve production issues as part of a shared on-call rotation.
Learn and apply best practices for coding, testing, and deployment.
What You’ll Bring
2–4 years of professional software development experience.
Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., JavaScript, Python, Go, Java).
Familiarity with web services, APIs, and version control (Git).
A desire to grow as an engineer and contribute to a high-performing team.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
An interest in agile methodologies and collaborative development.
Bonus Points
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
Experience with containerization or microservices.
Participation in hackathons, coding challenges, or open-source contributions.
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At WP Engine, we strive to have the broadest possible view of diversity, going beyond visible differences to include the background, experiences, skills, and perspectives that make each person unique. WP Engine is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.
Base Salary Range
We believe that compensation should be reflective of the impact you have within the organization relative to the market value of your role. The estimated base salary range for this position is as listed above. Some roles may also be eligible for overtime pay. Our salary ranges are determined by job role and responsibilities and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for salaries for the position nationwide. The actual base pay will vary based on various factors including job-related skills and individual qualifications objectively assessed during the interview process. Your talent acquisition partner can share more about the total rewards package at WP Engine including any additional total rewards components such as equity, variable pay plans (if applicable), and benefits during the hiring process.
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What We Do
We're a rapidly growing technology company that is committed to having an awesome culture, innovation, open source, exceptional customer service, and the massively growing WordPress community!
Why Work With Us
If you’re looking for a fun and fast-paced environment where you can make an impact, WP Engine is the perfect spot for you. We are looking for new team members to come help us shape the way people use and think of WordPress. As a member of our team you will have the opportunity to explore and help us all drive the business forward.
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