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Fastly

Architect, Office of the CTO

Fastly
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Base Salary

$329k - $412k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Partner with the CTO and SVP of Engineering to shape and implement Fastly’s technical direction.
  • Improve mechanisms for making durable architectural decisions.
  • Serve as a trusted technical advisor to help teams navigate complex technical problems.
  • Mentor senior engineers and technical leaders to enhance their influence and judgment.
  • Represent the CTO’s technical perspective in architecture reviews and product decisions.
  • Support strategic conversations requiring deep technical credibility.
  • Identify emerging technologies to enhance customer experience and competitive position.
  • Evangelize Fastly externally through conferences and open source contributions.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience as an Architect, Principal Engineer, or equivalent senior technical leader.
  • Deep expertise in large-scale distributed systems, edge computing, and related technologies.
  • Demonstrated ability to set and translate technical vision into practical architecture.
  • Strong judgment across technical, operational, and business tradeoffs.
  • Excellent communication skills to explain complex concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Proven track record of mentoring senior technical talent.
  • Ability to influence across teams without relying on formal authority.
  • Experience simplifying complex systems and guiding organizations towards durable technical direction.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Flexible vacation policy and up to 18 days of accrued paid sick leave.
  • 401(k) plan with company match and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
  • 11 paid local holidays and 12 paid company wellness days.