WordPress Developer (Remote) USA

Senior WordPress Platform Engineer (12+ Years)

Location:

Santa Clara, CA (Remote) ________________________________________ Role Overview Applied Materials is seeking a highly experienced Senior WordPress Platform Engineer to lead the architecture, security, and governance of enterprise-scale WordPress environments. This is a hands-on technical ownership role focused on Support as well as on driving platform strategy, scalability, and security ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities Architecture & Platform Ownership Lead the design and management of WordPress multisite architecture for enterprise-scale deployments Own platform scalability, performance optimization, and high availability Serve as the primary technical owner, driving design decisions and best practices Security & Compliance Implement and manage enterprise-grade security controls Drive vulnerability management, including patching, monitoring, and remediation Ensure compliance with corporate security policies and industry standards Plugin & Platform Governance Establish and enforce plugin lifecycle management (evaluation, approval, upgrades, deprecation) Define governance frameworks for code quality, security, and maintainability Maintain consistency across multisite environments Development & Collaboration Collaborate closely with internal development teams and stakeholders Provide technical leadership and guidance to developers Review code and ensure adherence to architecture and security standards AI-enabled Engineering Leverage AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude) to enhance productivity and code quality Drive adoption of modern engineering practices within the team ________________________________________ Required Qualifications 12+ years of experience in web/platform engineering, with strong focus on WordPress Proven expertise in WordPress multisite architecture and operations Strong background in enterprise security and vulnerability management Experience managing plugin ecosystems at scale with governance controls Demonstrated experience as a technical lead or platform owner Strong knowledge of PHP, MySQL, REST APIs, and modern web technologies Experience working in enterprise environments with cross-functional teams Experience working with Copilot, Claude ________________________________________ Preferred Qualifications Experience in high-tech or semiconductor industry environments Familiarity with cloud platforms (Azure/Google Cloud Platform) and CI/CD pipelines Exposure to headless WordPress or modern frontend frameworks Strong understanding of DevSecOps practices