Software Engineer

Automattic, the company behind WordPress.com, WooCommerce, and Tumblr, is seeking a Software Engineer to join their globally distributed team. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of web publishing and e-commerce platforms used by millions worldwide.

The position requires strong expertise in PHP and JavaScript, with experience in large-scale system development. You'll be working on critical projects like Gutenberg, Jetpack, and WooCommerce, contributing to both open-source and proprietary solutions that power a significant portion of the web.

As part of Automattic's engineering team, you'll collaborate with professionals across 70+ countries, participating in code reviews, architectural discussions, and product design. The company values technical excellence, emphasizing scalability, performance, and testability in all developments.

The role offers exceptional growth opportunities, including leadership paths, continuous learning through a generous personal development budget, and the chance to influence architecture decisions. Automattic's culture promotes open-source contribution, frequent deployment, and inclusive collaboration.

Working at Automattic means joining a mission-driven company that values work-life balance, offering flexible schedules and an open vacation policy. The compensation package includes a competitive base salary ranging from $70,000 to $170,000 USD, comprehensive benefits, and the freedom to work remotely.

This position is ideal for engineers who are passionate about creating impact at scale, value autonomy, and want to contribute to making the web more open and accessible. The role requires occasional travel (3-4 weeks annually) for team meetups, fostering strong relationships within this distributed workforce.