Software Engineer, Summer Undergraduate Intern

About Fastly’s Engineering Teams and Inaugural Summer Intern Program

Fastly Engineering designs, builds, & maintains the systems that make the internet a better place where all experiences are fast, safe, and engaging. From bare metal in our data centers all the way up through the interfaces that our customers use every day. With over 1.4 trillion requests per day and 233 Tbps of global connected capacity, working in Fastly Engineering means making an impact around the world. 

We are looking for hardworking, creative aspiring software engineers with experience and/or interest in making the web better. Fastly’s inaugural summer internship program will run for 12 weeks (between May-August). During this time, you will be embedded within an engineering team and collaborate on specific projects. You will also be paired up with a mentor to guide you throughout the program and help with your career goals. At the end of the program, there will be a performance-based selection process where interns will have an opportunity to be considered to join Fastly full-time after graduation.

Location: 

This intern position is a hybrid role and open to candidates residing in the following location:
San Francisco Bay Area

In a hybrid position, you must reside within a commutable distance from the San Francisco Fastly office and be able to work a part of the time in the office and at home. Details of the working pattern options for the intern role will be discussed with the hiring team.

What You'll Do

• Work both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced development team, with clear, positive, and constructive communication
• Participate in all aspects of software development activities including design, coding, testing, bug fixing, and documentation
• Participate in daily or weekly stand ups and team meetings as part of a full immersive experience 
• Grow with the support of your team and help others on the team grow by providing thoughtful feedback and uplifting those around you
• Build your professional network through our Mentor/Buddy Program, Employee Resource Group (ERG) programs and social networking experiences
• Additional responsibilities as needed based on specific role or team

What We're Looking For

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, CIS/MIS, Cybersecurity, Business or a related field, graduating December 2023 or Summer 2024
• Proficiency and experience with at least one or more of the following: Java, C++, Golang, Rust, JavaScript, Python, Ruby
• Ability to commit to a 12 week summer internship between May-August
• Strong communications skills, specifically, the absence of repeated grammatical or typographical errors, clear and concise written and spoken communications, and communications that demonstrate professional judgment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong technical background with analytical and problem-solving skills
• Previous related experience in software engineering (applicable coursework, projects, internships, etc.)
• Love writing code that is performant, maintainable, clear, and concise
• Have passion for building, analyzing, profiling, or debugging systems
• Are eager to learn new domains, grow their skills, and move up the stack
• Ability and desire to collaborate with teams
• Able to manage own time and work autonomy to meet deadlines
• Depending on the team, there may be additional preferred skills needed

Salary

• This is a full-time, paid summer internship with an expected salary of $30 to $35 per hour. There will also be a one-time, intern stipend offered.

Work Authorization

• Permanent Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment for this position. Fastly will not sponsor applicants for work visas in connection with this position. Future sponsorship will not be considered.

COVID Travel Policy

• Fastly is committed to safeguarding the health and well-being of our employees. Therefore, new hires may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 if the role requires business-related travel, in-person meetings, attending large events and working in an office location, unless a reasonable accommodation is approved or if prohibited by local law. 

Fastly reserves the right to amend or modify for any reasons in accordance with applicable law.