Varnish Software is redefining how the world’s leading organizations build resilient, high-performance delivery platforms. We empower businesses to secure and accelerate their CI/CD pipelines by caching and validating software dependencies, integrating platform engineering best practices and robust supply chain security directly into their infrastructure. While our core technology remains the industry standard for lightning-fast web and streaming, we are expanding into helping customers build, secure, and scale their development ecosystems with confidence.
To help us support our customers in developing and implementing solutions for their biggest challenges, we are looking for customer-facing engineers who can deliver either remote or onsite customer Varnish projects.
As a Solutions Engineer for Platform Engineering Acceleration (PEA) at Varnish, you will:
Consult with customers on modernizing their delivery pipelines, focusing on platform engineering best practices and software supply chain security integrations.
Be a Varnish technical specialist/expert
In collaboration with our sales teams, help identify, qualify and align prospects’ technical needs to Varnish’s business solutions
Increase win rate in technically complex deals
Use this knowledge to deliver custom implementation projects such as onboarding, monitoring, high availability, integration and development.
Travel frequently to meet and work with customers, some of which are the biggest brands within their markets (with flexibility depending on location and project needs)
Work directly with our Engineering teams to come up with solutions to meet new requirements
Have a significant impact on technical and architectural decisions for some of our customers
The ideal teammate will prioritize platform engineering and supply chain security, supported by the following technical foundations:
Expertise in platform engineering, CI/CD automation, and software supply chain security tools and concepts
Demonstrate strong Linux or Unix background, preferably in a hyperscale, or telco environment
Proven experience in a customer-facing technical role, such as Solutions Engineering, Technical Account Management, Technical Support, or Pre-Sales, where explaining technical concepts and architectural trade-offs was part of the job.
A superb communication skill set is desired; must be able to convey Varnish’s technical capabilities (written/spoken) to both business and technical decision makers.
Adaptable to new technological trends
Fluent in both written and spoken English
It's a bonus, but not a requirement, if you can demonstrate the following:
Hands-on experience with Varnish Cache and/or VCL
Knowledge of web, HTTP, or API security concepts, such as WAF or WAAP
Commercial awareness or experience supporting technically complex sales cycles
Prior experience working closely with R&D or product teams on customer-driven improvements
At Varnish Software, we take pride in our software and products, and we value innovation. We strive to hire team members who share these values. We offer an open, honest, and international culture in a laid-back and stimulating work environment. You will be working with some of the brightest and most talented people in the industry. We offer competitive salaries, full benefits, generous vacation time, and more.
Varnish Software is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or disability.
Ability to influence product development, creating administration and analytics tools
A happy, creative, non-hierarchical work environment in which you are a valued member of our organization
An international environment with offices and colleagues all over the world
An opportunity to showcase your work in community meetups and other conferences where applicable
Involvement in the complete lifecycle of software products
Interaction and cooperation with top global customers
Participate in presenting Varnish’s technology at major industry conferences
Opportunities for your professional growth and development
Ready to join our team? Click the Apply button to get started. Even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we strongly encourage you to apply—many of our best hires didn’t check every box. We’re excited to learn more about you, your strengths, and how you could contribute to our success.
