Remote Software Engineer, Network Security

Description:

• Cloudflare is on a mission to help build a better Internet by running one of the world’s largest networks that powers millions of websites and Internet properties.
• The company protects and accelerates any Internet application online without the need for additional hardware, software installation, or code changes.
• Cloudflare's intelligent global network improves performance and decreases spam and attacks for its customers.
• The Network Services product suite provides connectivity, scale, and performance for customers' network infrastructure and private networks.
• The team consists of engineers and product managers focused on quickly building products that solve real customer problems using innovative technologies.
• The role involves working on various technologies and systems, including a Linux kernel-based networking dataplane, userspace networking services, hardware appliances, next-generation firewall functions, and analytics systems.
• As a Software Engineer, you will deliver new features, improve performance, and increase scalability of Network Services products while collaborating with engineers and product managers.

Requirements:

• Candidates should have experience building and shipping large-scale, reliable, highly distributed systems.
• Systems-level programming experience, particularly in Rust and/or Go, is required.
• Expertise in L2, L3, and/or L4 networking protocols is necessary.
• Experience with Linux kernel networking primitives such as netfilter, nftables, eBPF, tc, and network namespaces is essential.
• Candidates should have experience designing and integrating RESTful APIs and backend systems.
• Experience with large-scale distributed data pipelines, from data structuring to efficient querying and analysis, is required.
• Excellent debugging and optimization skills are necessary.
• Attention to detail and the ability to solve complex customer problems are important.
• Candidates should be able to own solutions end-to-end and drive the design, development, and deployment process.
• The ability to work across teams and develop common, sustainable solutions is required.
• Creative, open-minded, and collaborative problem-solving skills are essential.
• A focus on clarity in written and verbal communication is necessary.

Benefits:

• Cloudflare offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employees have access to flexible spending accounts and commuter spending accounts.
• The company provides fertility and family-forming benefits, on-demand mental health support, and a global travel medical insurance plan.
• Financial benefits include short and long-term disability insurance, life and accident insurance, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, and an employee stock participation plan.
• Employees enjoy flexible paid time off that covers vacation and sick leave, along with various leave programs including parental, pregnancy health, medical, and bereavement leave.
• Cloudflare is committed to diversity and inclusiveness, providing equal employment opportunities for all individuals.