About Tumblr and Automattic
Tumblr launched in 2007 with the belief that people need a place to express themselves freely, be who they want, and connect over their interests. Tumblr continues to evolve as a platform for free expression, individuality, and human connection. Automattic is the parent company behind WordPress.com, WooCommerce, Tumblr, Simplenote, Jetpack, and more. Automattic aims to make the web a better place by democratizing publishing and commerce.
Join the Tumblr Backend Engineering Team
Tumblr is seeking talented engineers worldwide to join their Backend Engineering team. The team is responsible for building features and maintaining the platform that is used by millions daily. Here are some recent projects the team has worked on:
- Communities: Dedicated spaces to connect people with shared interests.
- Halloween BOOps: Seasonal play on Boops from April Fools’ Day.
- Tumblr Premium: Monthly subscription for an ad-free dash, increased posting and liking limits, early access to experimental features, and more.
To learn more about recent work, you can check out Tumblr's Changes blog.
Join a Collaborative and Inclusive Team
Tumblr and Automattic foster a positive, supportive, and inclusive culture focused on delivering value to customers. Here's how the team operates:
- Values autonomy and trust in team members' decision-making.
- Offers flexible work arrangements to promote work-life balance.
- Advocates the open-source way of working.
- Emphasizes continuous deployment supported by peer code review and continuous integration.
- Encourages collaboration and open communication across various channels.
Tumblr Backend Engineer Role
The Tumblr Backend Engineer position might be the right fit for you if:
- Have production experience with multiple programming languages (PHP is commonly used at Tumblr).
- Have worked on large-scale systems to improve performance and scalability.
- Are collaborative and enjoy participating in code reviews and architecture discussions.
- Are passionate about software development, with advanced PHP knowledge as a plus.
- Have experience with design patterns, testing frameworks, and product design.
- Are open and willing to travel 3-4 weeks annually to meet team members.
Extra credit for familiarity with additional programming languages, WordPress experience, accessibility, data analysis, and more.
Join Automattic's Mission
Automattic and Tumblr offer exciting opportunities for growth and impact. Here's what you can expect:
- Leadership development options.
- Personal development opportunities through courses, books, and conferences.
- Expertise development in the systems you work with.
- Engineering effectiveness to help improve tools, practices, and collaborations.
If you are interested in shaping the future of Tumblr and Automattic products, this is a unique opportunity to get involved and join a fully-remote company with an open vacation policy.
Salary and Benefits
Automattic offers a salary range of $70,000-$170,000 USD globally. The company provides benefits based on local locations and aims to reflect the potential contribution and impact of candidates in the compensation.
Automattic believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion, making efforts to increase participation from underrepresented groups and creating a respectful work environment for everyone.
If you require accommodations during the application process, feel free to reach out to the team. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, disability, or veteran status.
