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><h1><b><b>The Role</b></b></h1><p><span>As a </span>Senior Software Engineer<span>, you will help shape the future of our technology as we evolve into a solutions-focused organization. You'll be a key contributor and technical leader within an agile team, responsible for building modern, scalable web applications that deliver real value to our customers.</span></p><p><span>We’re looking for someone with strong frontend engineering experience, who can also work across the stack when needed, to create seamless, intuitive user experiences while ensuring system reliability and performance.</span></p><p></p><h1><b><b>What You'll Do</b></b></h1><ul><li><p><span>Design and implement frontend applications using modern JavaScript frameworks like </span>React<span>, </span>Vue<span>, or </span>Angular<span>.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Build and maintain backend services and APIs to support the frontend, ideally in languages like </span>Node.js<span>, </span>Python<span>, </span>Go<span>, or </span>Java<span>.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Partner closely with product managers and designers to deliver elegant, user-focused solutions.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Lead technical planning and mentor engineers in software development best practices.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Write clean, testable code and promote a culture of high engineering standards through code reviews and collaborative problem solving.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Contribute to architectural decisions, system design, and long-term technical strategy.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Continuously improve development tools, processes, and team collaboration in an agile environment.</span></p></li></ul><p></p><h1><b>What You’ll Bring</b></h1><ul><li><p><span>5+ years of professional experience in software development, with significant experience in </span>frontend technologies<span> <span>(JavaScript/TypeScript,</span> HTML, CSS, React or similar).</span></p></li><li><p><span>Solid backend development experience with RESTful APIs, cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure), and CI/CD pipelines.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Strong sense of UX and passion for building clean, user-friendly interfaces.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Experience leading projects or teams and mentoring junior engineers.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.</span></p></li></ul><p></p><h1><b>Bonus Points</b></h1><ul><li><p><span>Full-stack development experience across frontend and backend services.</span></p></li><li><p><span>Experience with testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, etc.).</span></p></li><li><p><span>Familiarity with containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and <span>infrastructure-as-code.</span></span></p></li><li><p><span>Contributions to open-source projects or active participation in developer communities.</span></p></li></ul><h1></h1><h1><b>Compensation and Benefits:</b></h1><ul><li><p>Company Stock Options (All employees have ownership in the company).</p></li><li><p>Comprehensive Health Benefits (100% Employer-Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision).</p></li><li><p>Pension Scheme with Employer Matching.</p></li><li><p>Life Insurance and Income Protection (Fully Covered).</p></li><li><p>Supplementary Maternity &amp; Paternity Pay and Caregiver’s Leave.</p></li><li><p>Employee Assistance Program.</p></li><li><p>Generous Vacation Policy.</p></li><li><p>Home Office Stipend.</p></li><li><p>Four Company Wellness Days annually.</p></li><li><p>Continuous learning opportunities via LinkedIn Learning, Workday Learning, and a dedicated Career Growth Portal.</p></li></ul><p></p><p>#LI-JK1</p><p></p><p>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. ​</p><p>​</p><p><b><b>Base Sa