Forward Deployed Engineer at Automattic

This role is designed for a seasoned engineer who enjoys being "in the trenches" with high-stakes clients like the White House or Meta. It requires a unique blend of deep technical expertise in the WordPress ecosystem (PHP/JS) and the consultative polish of a Solutions Architect. You aren’t just writing code; you are acting as an embedded technical lead, helping enterprise organizations scale their most critical web properties. The compensation is highly competitive ($180k–$230k USD) and comes with the stability of a 20-year-old global powerhouse. Automattic is a pioneer in remote work, offering a "work-from-anywhere" lifestyle and an open vacation policy. This is a high-impact position where you can shape the future of a revenue-driving "Forward Deployed" practice while remaining hands-on with top-tier architecture. **You might be a good fit if you:** * Have 5+ years of experience with WordPress at scale, including caching, CDNs, and REST APIs. * Love solving complex, messy architectural problems in real-time alongside client teams. * Possess the "commercial instinct" to spot new service opportunities during technical deep dives. * Can articulate complex technical ROI to both developers and executive stakeholders.