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.

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.