Associate Software Engineer

LOCATION: KRAKOW OR 100% REMOTE IN POLAND

We engage the most inspired minds to do their best work wherever they work best—powering the freedom to create worldwide.

WP Engine is the most trusted WordPress technology company, powering over 1.5M digital experiences in 150+ countries for businesses of all sizes. WP Engine’s all-in-one platform enables customers to design, build, power, and manage extraordinary WordPress, eCommerce, and headless sites—all thanks to a nonstop commitment to innovation, award-winning WordPress expertise, and a set of core values that guides us every day. 

WordPress Search Revolution: Join the Team Powering the Future of Digital Discovery!

Embarking on a journey to redefine the way users explore content, the WP Engine Search Product Team is a dynamic force, blending innovation, passion, and tech prowess! Our mission? To catapult website Search capabilities into a new era of efficiency and user delight. This team is turning that dream into reality by infusing cutting-edge technologies, intuitive design, and a deep understanding of user behaviour, fine tuning our Search Engine WP Engine Smart Search for maximum efficiency and relevance, wherever your data lives.

With a commitment to agility, the team operates in sprints, adapting to user feedback and evolving trends swiftly. Collaboration is the key; we thrive on open communication, brainstorming sessions, and a collective drive to create something extraordinary.

This isn’t just about enhancing search for a niche; it's about shaping the digital experience for WordPress, and even non WordPress users worldwide. The impact is not just in the code; it's in the way people navigate and interact with our customers websites, enjoying a seamless Search experience. Customers find what they need, when they need it, capitalizing on intent.

Join a team working on a thrilling roadmap! We are at the forefront of technological innovation in the Search space, and the possibilities are endless with AI integration. In a world where digital discovery is paramount, the WP Engine Search Product Team is the beacon guiding Searchers through the ever-expanding universe of possibilities. Be part of the revolution!

Our culture is renowned; we believe it is important to hire the best and ensure that we provide an environment where the best get better. We are happy to help you learn our stack as long as you have a history of mastering technologies quickly. If you are great at solving problems and a hard worker with excellent interpersonal skills, you may be the engineer that we are looking for! 

The day to day

• Work as part of an agile development team to delivering impactful software rapidly and iteratively
• Write, test, and maintain software applications that are resilient, robust, and perform at scale
• Work closely with business partners to incrementally deliver positive customer inspired outcomes through technology
• Constantly look for opportunities to improve operational effectiveness through automation and optimization of code
• Encourage and drive the implementation of engineering best practices

Your skills and expertise

Minimum qualifications: 

• 0-2 year of writing high quality, maintainable, deployable, testable, and highly usable software applications in any language, Golang preferred
• History of problem solving and taking ownership of features, with a team, on short and long-running projects
• Demonstrated history of continuous learning and ability to stay current with technology trends to solve exciting problems 
• Outstanding capacity to connect with others through strong written and verbal communication skills 

Preferred Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science (or a related field) OR equivalent experience
• Practical knowledge of agile software development methodologies 
• Experience with WordPress, plugin development , or other significant open source project, ecosystem and community
• Git/Github version control, and CI/CD for automated testing and deployment
• Cloud technologies and services - e.g. GCP, Terraform, Kubernetes, Elastic
• Data modeling, API’s, and micro services development
• Modern Web UI frameworks - e.g. Angular, React

Perks and Benefits

• Company Stock Options (Every employee is an owner in the company)
• LuxMed Complex Gold Package (100% paid for employee; 50% for dependents)
• 100% Company paid Life & Risk insurance 
• Retirement Employee Pension Plan PPE (with 5% employer contribution)
• 1000 PLN glasses reimbursement 
• 100% paid sick leave for first 33 days of absence
• Generous Vacation Time (Who doesn’t like time off)
• 1 floating holiday (take your birthday off!)
• One-time 2340 PLN payment to set up your home office
• 4 Company Wellness Days
• Free subscription to Calm
• On-going education through LinkedIn Learning, Workday Learning, and our Career Growth Portal
• Supplemental Paid Family Leave

At WP Engine, we strive to have the broadest possible view of diversity, going beyond visible differences to include the background, experiences, skills, and perspectives that make each person unique. WP Engine is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law. ​