Remote Software Engineer, Secure Access Service Edge

Description:

• Cloudflare is on a mission to help build a better Internet, 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 adding hardware, installing software, or changing a line of code.
• Cloudflare's 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, and next-generation firewall functions.
• As a Software Engineer, you will deliver new features, improve performance, and increase scalability of Network Services products.
• You will build, deploy, and operate systems on one of the largest edge networks in the world, collaborating with engineers and product managers.

Requirements:

• Candidates should have experience building and shipping large-scale, reliable, highly distributed systems.
• Systems-level programming experience, especially 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 data 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 complete package of benefits and programs to support employees and their families.
• Health and welfare benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, and on-demand mental health support.
• 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 covering vacation and sick leave, as well as various leave programs including parental and bereavement leave.
• The role is eligible to participate in Cloudflare’s equity plan, and compensation may vary based on work location and experience level.