WordPress doesn’t try to keep its users inside walled gardens, a rare thing in a world that is dangerously moving away from the open web. Instead, WordPress gives them the freedom to build a business website, an online store, or a personal blog – the way they like it. Big sites or small, using the community-run open source project or Automattic’s WordPress.com, vanilla or customized with hundreds of plugins, WordPress users always get to own and control their data, their expression, and their freedom.

We’re always looking for talented and experienced engineers worldwide, excited to help Automattic’s product ecosystem, and join our mission to make the web a better place. 

What have we worked on recently?

• AI is at the heart of many new product developments and powers a lot of our day-to-day development workflows.
• WooCommerce is the most popular and most flexible e-commerce platform on the web. We're working tirelessly on giving you all the control, while keeping the platform fast and stable.
• Gutenberg is a new block-level editor for WordPress with clean abstractions for users, too, not just developers.
• Tumblr is a microblogging social network where users create, share, and follow what they love.
• To view more of our recent work, check out our longer product list on Automattic.com.

How do we work?

• We’re kind to each other and our users – we build a positive, supportive, and inclusive culture of cohesive teams focused on building useful products for our customers.
• We work as a global and distributed workforce resulting in a unique way of working built around our creed. 
• We offer flexible work arrangements allowing our team members to work when they feel best.
• We open-source! We’re cool with open-sourcing everything except passwords, or secret keys.
• We ship often, deploying many times daily with the help of peer code review, continuous integration, and our global workforce in over 70 countries.
• We welcome collaboration, and you can be involved in any discussion across our many communication channels.
• We encourage you to learn and develop and we support you with what you need – covering expenses, easy internal mobility, coaching.

Enough about us, let‘s talk more about you. Working at Automattic might be a good fit if:

• You care and often obsess over the quality and the details of your work.
• Debugging any problem is a fun challenge and not a chore.
• Understanding the layers of abstraction below and above your work isn't something extra, but how you operate.
• You have production experience with several programming languages, frameworks, and paradigms. We mostly use PHP and JavaScript at Automattic, we expect you to be comfortable with the idea of becoming an expert in these languages, even if being one isn't a requirement to apply.
• In your mind abstraction is associated as much with cost as it is with value.
• You have experience working at scale – it can be on the backend and performance side, or via the complexity of interacting with a multi-million diverse userbase.
• Are open and able to travel 3-4 weeks per year to meet up with your teammates in person.

These are exciting times at Automattic and you’ll have a unique opportunity to shape the future of our products. Join us! We look forward to hearing from you.

Curious who works in engineering at Automattic? Meet our Code Wranglers – Brandon, Jeremy, Mark, Jennifer, Roy and Kat! 

What to Expect:

We know applying to jobs can be stressful and we want to ease the stress by giving clear expectations upfront about our process. We’ve outlined everything you need to know here including all of the steps in the process as well as how we approach hiring. 

Please note that we are paying extra attention to your answers to the questions in the application form. They are a significant part of the hiring process, and we will review them just like we would review any other step of the hiring process. We’re always iterating so if you happen to join us in the process, please feel free to offer feedback on what else we can include there!

Salary range: $70,000-$170,000 USD. Please note that salary ranges are global, regardless of location, and we pay in local currency.

We are searching for high-caliber candidates with the skills and qualities to have a net positive for Automattic. Pay will reflect the potential contribution and the impact you can bring, which may, in some cases, go beyond the range stated.

We’re pleased to offer a straightforward, competitive base salary, providing financial clarity without complex variable components. This isn’t your typical work-from-home job: we are a fully-remote company with an open vacation policy. To see a full list of benefits by country, consult our Benefits Page. And check out these links to learn more about How We Hire and What We Expect from Ourselves. #LI-Remote

WP Cloud powers WordPress at scale, and security is a critical part of that foundation. We’re expanding our security team to support WP Cloud, while also contributing to the protection and intelligence provided by WPScan and Jetpack Protect. As a Security Researcher, you will analyze vulnerable and malicious code, track emerging threats, and help build the tools and processes that detect, prevent, and remediate malware and other security issues across the WordPress ecosystem. If you have a knack for solving puzzles and a passion for documenting and operationalizing solutions, this is a great opportunity to make a broad impact.

The Senior Security Engineer position might be a good fit if you:

• Enjoy securing and protecting websites and applications.
• Have at least 3 years of experience as a security researcher, or equivalent experience investigating vulnerabilities, malware, or other threats.
• Understand threat models, security threats, vulnerabilities, and common attack vectors such as XSS, injection, hijacking, social engineering, and so on, along with how to mitigate them.
• Have experience with PHP and some exposure to software engineering.
• Are highly collaborative, and love participating in code reviews and discussions about architecture or design.
• Have a strong ability to use AI tools effectively to accelerate your work, improve analysis, and enhance the quality of your solutions.
• Are open, and able, to travel 2-3 weeks per year to meet up with your teammates in person.

Extra Credit:

• Experience with penetration testing and associated tools.
• Previous experience with malware detection systems.
• Reported vulnerabilities in the past.
• Know your way around WordPress and its file and database structures.
• Have experience writing and debugging WordPress plugins and themes.

Speaking of interests and skills, here are some areas in which you can grow and have further impact in the future at the company:

• Leadership – we offer a variety of leadership options to those who have an interest, including becoming a team lead and managing releases.
• Learning and development – we have a generous personal development budget and encourage you to grow your skills through courses, books, and conferences.
• Architecture – we encourage developers to build expertise in the systems they work with, guide their evolution, and mentor other developers working on them.
• Engineering effectiveness – we believe in helping other developers become more effective through tools, practices, cross-team collaborations, and process 

Compensation and Benefits

Salary range: $70,000-$170,000 USD.  Please note that salary ranges are global, regardless of location, and we pay in local currency.

We are searching for high-caliber candidates with the skills and qualities to have a net positive for Automattic. Pay will reflect the potential contribution and the impact you can bring, which may, in some cases, go beyond the range stated.

This isn’t your typical work-from-home job—we are a fully-remote company with an open vacation policy. Read more about our compensation philosophy. To see a full list of benefits by country, consult our Benefits Page. And check out these links to learn more about How We Hire and What We Expect from Ourselves. #LI-Remote

Location: Global (Remote or in-person in NYC)

About This Opportunity

We’re looking for exceptional AI engineers who’ve shipped breakthrough products that millions actually use. The kind of people who don’t just integrate APIs, they build features users love.

You’ll work with Automattic’s ecosystem, spanning WordPress.com, WooCommerce, Tumblr, Beeper, Mesh (formerly Clay), and more. If you’re in NYC, you’ll collaborate in-person with our AI team. If you’re distributed, you’ll work the way Automattic has for 20 years: asynchronously, transparently, with a focus on impact over hours.

This is about working on fascinating problems at scale with the backing of a profitable, mission-driven company. Whether you’re embedding with Other Bets teams, helping existing products leverage AI, or exploring new opportunities with our data and distribution, you’ll have the resources and reach to build things that matter to millions.

Why This Role Matters

Shape how AI transforms products used by hundreds of millions of people across the planet, from helping creators tell better stories to empowering merchants to compete effectively. You’ll tackle fascinating challenges across our entire ecosystem—with the backing of a profitable, mission-driven company.

Whether you're working in-person in NYC or distributed globally, you’ll have the autonomy to focus on high-impact work without the typical constraints of startups (fundraising pressure, runway anxiety) or large tech companies (bureaucracy, slow decision-making).

What You’ll Do

• Ship user-facing AI features across Automattic’s product ecosystem; from site building tools to ecommerce recommendations to messaging experiences.
• Build and iterate rapidly on AI-powered products that directly impact millions of users.
• Collaborate with PMs, designers, and engineers (in-person in NYC or distributed globally) in a fast-paced environment optimized for innovation.
• Experiment and scale successful AI innovations from prototype to production across multiple products.
• Embed with teams to work on products such as WordPress.com, WooCommerce, Jetpack, Mesh, Beeper, Pocket Casts, etc.
• Stay current with AI developments that unlock new user experiences.

You’ll Thrive Here If You

• Have shipped AI features that users actually use. Production experience is valued over theoretical knowledge.
• Are exceptionally talented. You’re the person other great engineers want to work with.
• Are strong across the stack OR deeply expert in your domain. We value both breadth and depth.
• Move fast without breaking things. Prototype quickly while building for scale.
• Think product-first. You know great AI is invisible to users; it just makes their experience better.
• Work well in distributed teams or love in-person collaboration if you’re NYC-based.
• Are drawn to working with other exceptional people rather than just seeking comfortable work environments.

Technical Experience We Value

• Production experience with LLMs (APIs or custom implementations) at meaningful scale.
• Strong full-stack development (we use PHP, TypeScript, and React, primarily).
• Building AI-powered user interfaces that perform well at scale.
• Machine learning fundamentals and staying current with rapid field developments.
• Track record of technical leadership or influence on high-performing teams.

Bonus Points

• Developed consumer AI products that scaled to a significant numbers of users.
• Experience with WordPress, ecommerce,, or messaging platforms.
• Open source contributions showing your thinking.
• Previous startup experience as a founder or early engineer.
• Based in NYC or willing to relocate (strong preference, but not required).

Salary range: $70,000 to $170,000 USD. Please note that salary ranges are global, regardless of location, and we pay in local currency.

We are searching for high-caliber candidates with the skills and qualities to have a net positive for Automattic. Pay will reflect the potential contribution and the impact you can bring, which may, in some cases, go beyond the range stated.

We’re pleased to offer a straightforward, competitive base salary, providing financial clarity without complex variable components. This isn’t your typical work-from-home job: we are a fully-remote company with an open vacation policy. To see a full list of benefits by country, consult our Benefits Page. And check out these links to learn more about How We Hire and What We Expect from Ourselves. #LI-DNI

Location: New York City (In-person)

About This Opportunity

We’re assembling an exceptional team of AI engineers in NYC. The kind of people who’ve shipped breakthrough AI products that millions actually use. This isn’t about office amenities or typical startup perks (although we have those too!). It’s about working alongside some of the most talented engineers and product minds in AI, solving fascinating problems at scale.

You’ll collaborate in-person with a carefully selected group designed for breakthrough thinking, backed by the resources and reach of Automattic’s ecosystem, spanning WordPress.com, WooCommerce, Tumblr, and more. Think of it as an elite AI lab with the distribution and impact of Automattic’s broad and deep ecosystem.

What You’ll Do

• Ship user-facing AI features across Automattic’s product ecosystem; from content creation tools to e-commerce recommendations to messaging experiences.
• Build and iterate rapidly on AI-powered products that directly impact millions of users.
• Collaborate intensively with PMs, designers, and engineers in a fast-paced environment optimized for innovation.
• Experiment and scale successful AI innovations from prototype to production across multiple products.
• Push the boundaries of what’s possible when exceptional AI talent works together.
• Stay current with AI developments that unlock new user experiences.

You’ll Thrive Here If You

• Have shipped AI features that users actually use: production experience is valued over theoretical knowledge.
• Are exceptionally talented: you’re the person other great engineers want to work with.
• Are full-stack capable: comfortable from model APIs to user interfaces.
• Move fast without breaking things: prototype quickly while building for scale.
• Work best collaboratively: your best ideas come from working directly with teammates.
• Think product-first: you know great AI is invisible to users; it just makes their experience better.
• Are drawn to working with other exceptional people rather than just seeking comfortable work environments.

Technical Experience We Value

• Production experience with LLMs (APIs or custom implementations) at meaningful scale.
• Full-stack development (we use PHP, Python, and JavaScript, primarily).
• Building AI-powered user interfaces that perform well at scale.
• Machine learning fundamentals and staying current with rapid field developments.
• Track record of technical leadership or influence on high-performing teams.

Bonus Points

• Developed consumer AI products that scaled to a significant number of users.
• Experience with WordPress, ecommerce, or messaging platforms.
• Open source contributions showing your thinking.

Why This Role Matters

Shape how AI transforms products used by hundreds of millions people across the planet. From helping creators tell better stories to enabling merchants to compete effectively. You’ll tackle fascinating challenges across our entire ecosystem with the backing of a profitable, mission-driven company.

At Automattic, we use global salary ranges that do not vary by location. However, because this role is required to be based in our New York City office 5 days a week, we have applied an adjustment to the global band to support additional costs associated with the office-based role requirements. The salary for this role is $170,000–$230,000 USD.

If you later move to a different team or role at Automattic that is not NYC office‑based, your salary would be adjusted to the applicable global pay band for that role, which could result in a reduction in salary. Note that the global range would apply even if your chosen location of residence is NYC.

We are searching for high-caliber candidates with the skills and qualities to have a net positive for Automattic. Pay will reflect the potential contribution and the impact you can bring. #LI-DNI

Automattic’s products—WordPress.com, WooCommerce, Beeper, Tumblr, Jetpack, and more—serve tens of billions of page views every month from data centers around the world. The PerfOps team exists to make those page views as quickly as possible. As a Backend Performance Engineer, you’ll dive deep into query plans, cache hit ratios, and PHP profiling data to find the milliseconds that matter at our scale. You’ll work across the full Automattic product portfolio: if it runs on our backend, it’s your playground.

This is an opportunity to do performance work where the impact is immediate and enormous. You’ll collaborate with product engineers, systems engineers, and network operations, bringing a performance-first mindset to architecture decisions, code reviews, and incident response. If you love the puzzle of why something is slow and get satisfaction from making it measurably faster, this role was made for you.

Responsibilities: 

• Identifying and eliminating backend performance bottlenecks by profiling PHP applications, analyzing MySQL/MariaDB query performance, and optimizing Memcached usage across Automattic’s products.
• Building and improving performance observability—developing dashboards, instrumentation, and automated detection that surface regressions before they reach production, and give engineering teams clear, actionable data.
• Partnering with product and platform engineers to review code and architecture through a performance lens, advocating for efficient database access patterns, caching strategies, and backend design decisions.
• Raising the performance bar across engineering by documenting best practices, contributing to internal guidelines for PHP and database performance, and mentoring teams on how to write backend code that scales.
• Proactively searching out performance issues and working to resolve them.
• Deep dives on individual sites, working alongside support staff and engineers to address customer performance issues.

Requirements: 

• Deep hands-on experience with PHP performance: you can profile a PHP application, identify hot paths, and reason about memory usage and execution time at the code level.
• Strong understanding of caching layers and strategies: you know how to design and debug Memcached (or similar) caching patterns, understand cache invalidation trade-offs, and can reason about when and where caching helps versus hides problems.
• Experience doing performance work at scale: you’ve worked on systems serving millions of requests where small inefficiencies compound into real problems, and you understand the difference between optimizing on a benchmark and optimizing under production load.
• Ability to instrument, measure, and prove: you don’t guess, you measure. You have experience building or using profiling tools, APM systems, and performance dashboards to turn hunches into data and verify that a fix actually worked.
• Excellent written communication skills: Automattic is a distributed, async-first company. You’ll need to clearly explain complex performance findings, write up proposals, and influence engineering decisions through writing, not meetings.
• Self-direction and ownership: you can identify the highest-impact performance work, prioritize it, drive it to completion, and hold yourself accountable without waiting for someone to assign it to you.
• Bonus points for hands-on experience with WordPress and WooCommerce in high-traffic production environments

Salary range: $70,000-$170,000 USD.  Please note that salary ranges are global, regardless of location, and we pay in local currency.

We are searching for high-caliber candidates with the skills and qualities to have a net positive for Automattic. Pay will reflect the potential contribution and the impact you can bring, which may, in some cases, go beyond the range stated.

This isn’t your typical work-from-home job—we are a fully-remote company with an open vacation policy. Read more about our compensation philosophy. To see a full list of benefits by country, consult our Benefits Page. And check out these links to learn more about How We Hire and What We Expect from Ourselves. #LI-Remote

Location: NYC NoHo Office (5 days a week)

About This Opportunity

Build the AI tools that Automattic uses internally. Maintain and extend LibreChat, our self-hosted AI interface. Create lightweight integrations and automations that make teams more productive. Help 1,500 people work better with AI.

This isn’t about building consumer products or shipping to millions of users. It’s about building tools for the people sitting next to you, getting immediate feedback, and iterating based on what actually helps. If you’ve ever wished you could control your own AI tools, customize them exactly how you want, and not be at the mercy of third-party vendors, this is that opportunity.

You’ll work in-person with our NYC AI team while your tools serve Automattic’s distributed organization globally.

Why This Role Matters

Most companies are locked into third-party AI tools: ChatGPT, Claude, whatever comes next. They’re stuck with whatever features the vendor ships, whatever privacy terms are imposed, and whatever prices are charged.

Automattic wants to control our AI infrastructure, customize it for our needs, and build tools that make our specific workflows better. You’ll have unusual freedom: self-hosted and open source stack, users sitting next to you with immediate feedback, no enterprise procurement cycles. Making 1,500 people more productive compounds quickly, and your work will improve LibreChat for everyone.

What You’ll Do

• Own Automattic’s LibreChat deployment: maintain, extend, and customize our self-hosted AI interface (TypeScript/Node.js stack).
• Contribute upstream to the LibreChat open source project; add features specific to Automattic’s needs while improving the project for everyone.
• Build lightweight internal tools and automations that help teams use AI better; integrate AI capabilities into existing Automattic systems.
• Work with DevOps on hosting, scaling, and reliability; debug issues, triage user feedback, ship improvements continuously.
• Create agent skills, custom workflows, and productivity multipliers; experiment with emerging AI tools, and prototype new capabilities.
• Document what you build so others can use it effectively; run workshops and office hours to help engineers adopt AI tooling.

You’ll Thrive Here If You

• Have strong TypeScript/JavaScript and Node.js experience. This is the foundation for most internal tooling.
• Are comfortable contributing to open source projects.
• Actually use AI tools in your workflow. Through your own direct experience, you understand what makes such tools useful or frustrating.
• Can work independently. You’ll be the first engineer focused on internal AI tooling; you need to be self-directed.
• Communicate clearly. You document what you build and help non-technical people use it effectively.
• Want to see your work used immediately by real people and prefer iterating with users next to you.

Technical Experience We Value

• DevOps experience: Docker, self-hosted infrastructure, Kubernetes, and managing production services.
• Previous work on developer tools, internal platforms, or productivity software.
• Open source contributions beyond LibreChat; track record of upstream engagement.
• Understanding of LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, etc.) and how to build with them.
• Experience with Python for quick prototyping and AI integrations.

Bonus Points

• Background in developer relations or technical advocacy.
• Experience building tools for distributed teams or remote-first organizations.
• Understanding of WordPress or PHP.
• Track record of building internal tools that became critical company infrastructure.

At Automattic, we use global salary ranges that do not vary by location. However, because this role is required to be based in our New York City office 5 days a week, we have applied an adjustment to the global band to support additional costs associated with the office-based role requirements. The salary for this role is $170,000–$230,000 USD.

If you later move to a different team or role at Automattic that is not NYC office‑based, your salary would be adjusted to the applicable global pay band for that role, which could result in a reduction in salary. Note that the global range would apply even if your chosen location of residence is NYC.

We are searching for high-caliber candidates with the skills and qualities to have a net positive for Automattic. Pay will reflect the potential contribution and the impact you can bring, which may, in some cases, go beyond the range stated.

We’re pleased to offer a straightforward, competitive base salary, providing financial clarity without complex variable components. This isn’t your typical work-from-home job: we are a fully-remote company with an open vacation policy. To see a full list of benefits by country, consult our Benefits Page. And check out these links to learn more about How We Hire and What We Expect from Ourselves. #LI-DNI