Vercel

Engineering Manager, CDN

Hybrid - San Francisco · Principal

Sponsorship not specified$196k-$336kDetected 1 day ago

GoNext.jsNode.jsDistributed SystemsMentoring

About the role

Your mandate is twofold: Operate critical systems exceptionally (latency, reliability, COGS), and align the team to product and business goals, translating strategy into a clear roadmap
This is a manager role, not a principal IC role.
You'll code when it's the highest leverage (e.g., prototypes/unblocking), but your default is delegation, coaching, and alignment.

As the team behind Next.js, v0, and AI SDK, we create products that help builders move from idea to production with speed, security, and exceptional developer experience.
Learn and Grow - we provide mentorship and send you to events that help you build your network and skills.

Have experience with Go, Lua, or Node at the edge
running high-signal hiring pipelines
Collaborating with product/PMM on customer-facing narratives.
3+ years managing engineers (managing managers is a plus)
Demonstrated success leading CDN/proxy/caching/edge or similar high-throughput, low-latency infrastructure
Track record establishing trust, psychological safety, and clear expectations
skilled at timely, candid feedback
Strong facilitator in technical conflict-you listen, synthesize, decide, and bring the team with you

The total compensation package may include benefits, equity-based compensation, and eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program depending on the role.
The San Francisco, CA base pay range for this role is $196,000.00 - $336,000.00.

Competitive compensation package, including equity.
Inclusive Healthcare Package.
Flexible Time Off.
The total compensation package may include benefits, equity-based compensation, and eligibility for a company bonus or variable pay program depending on the role.

We are building the platform for that future, trusted by companies like OpenAI, PayPal, Ramp, Supreme, and millions of developers worldwide.
Whether you're building our products, supporting our customers, growing our community, or shaping our story, you'll help define what comes next.

discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic pro

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