Senior Software Engineer

<p><span>We engage the most inspired minds to do their best work wherever they work best—powering the freedom to create worldwide.</span></p><p></p><p>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.</p><p> </p><span>WP Engine is the most trusted WordPress technology company, powering over 1.5M digital experiences in 150+ countries for businesses of all sizes. WP Engine’s all-in-one platform enables customers to design, build, power, and manage extraordinary WordPress, eCommerce, and headless sites—all thanks to a nonstop commitment to innovation, award-winning WordPress expertise, and a set of core values that guides us every day. </span><p></p><h1><b><b>What's cool about this job</b></b></h1><p></p><p><span>As a WordPress technology company WP Engine is passionate about supporting the WordPress open source community and is delighted to offer this opportunity to engage the community in making WordPress an amazing Headless CMS through our WPGraphQL and Faust.js™ initiatives. If you are a Software Engineer excited about open source WordPress evolution and new web technology architectures then this may be the role for you.</span></p><p><span>WPGraphQL is a free, open-source WordPress plugin that provides an extendable GraphQL schema and API for any WordPress site.</span></p><p><span>Faust.js™ is a JavaScript library (and companion WordPress plugin) that solves common problems for developers building headless WordPress sites.</span></p><p></p><h2><b><b>The day to day</b></b></h2><ul><li><p><span>Member of a passionate team evolving open source projects in the following areas:</span></p><ul><li><p><span>WPGraphQL and its ecosystem of extensions </span></p></li><li><p><span>Faust.js™ library </span></p></li></ul></li><li><p><span>Engaging  with the community on a daily basis to gain in depth insights </span></p></li><li><p><span>Proactively advise and act on feedback for the benefit of the community</span></p></li><li><p><span>Collaborate with the team and the community to formulate and deliver new features</span></p></li><li><p><span>Participate in a methodical agile process supporting a high performance self directed team</span></p></li><li><p><span>Adhere to high quality software development and test procedures </span></p></li><li><p><span>Participate and be proactive in the continuous improvement of the team’s processes, tools and ways of working.</span><br/><span> </span></p></li></ul><h2><b>Your Expertise and Passion:</b></h2><ul><li><p>Open Source Enthusiast:<span> Passionate about open source software with a commitment to sharing and contributing to the community.</span></p></li><li><p>Effective Communicator:<span> Able and willing to engage publicly on technical challenges and concerns.</span></p></li><li><p>WordPress Development:<span> Deep understanding of WordPress development best practices.</span></p></li><li><p>API Knowledge:<span> Familiar with GraphQL and/or RESTful APIs.</span></p></li><li><p>Software Development Experience:<span> Ideally, 5+ years of experience in a software development role with a track record of delivering high-quality software.</span></p></li><li><p>Continuous Learner:<span> Demonstrated history of staying current with technology trends through continuous learning.</span></p></li><li><p>Proactive Problem Solver:<span> Possess natural problem-solving abilities, an inquisitive personality, and the capability to tackle issues even with uncertain requirements.</span></p></li></ul><p></p><h2><b><b>Helpful Experience:</b></b></h2><ul><li><p><span>Familiarity with headless concepts (SSG, SSR, ISR, etc).</span></p></li><li><p><span>Experience with git.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Understanding and experience in agile development processes.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Experience with API tools like Postman, GraphiQL, etc.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Proven experience contributing to public open source projects.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Experience in developing custom WordPress plugins or building custom blocks.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Skilled in one or more of the following:</span></p><ul><li><p><span>PHP</span></p></li><li><p><span>WordPress</span></p></li><li><p><span>JavaScript</span></p></li><li><p><span>TypeScript</span></p></li><li><p><span>React</span></p></li><li><p><span>Next.js</span></p></li></ul></li></ul><p></p><p><b><b>The Perks and Benefits.</b></b></p><ul><li><p><span>Company Stock Optio