Remote Software Engineer (Security Platform, Distributed Systems)

Description:

• Cloudflare is seeking a Software Engineer for their Security Platform team, which focuses on secrets and internal certificate management.
• The role involves building secure and resilient distributed systems for secrets and key management across a global edge network.
• Responsibilities include designing and benchmarking proposals, identifying bottlenecks in existing systems, and contributing to open source projects to accelerate delivery.
• The company values curiosity, empathy, and a commitment to personal development and learning.
• Cloudflare aims to build a diverse and inclusive team to support its mission of creating a better Internet.

Requirements:

• Candidates should have familiarity with gossip, consensus, and WAL system design and protocols.
• Experience working with large-scale systems (greater than 10,000 nodes) and solving related challenges is required.
• Strong technical problem-solving skills and the ability to work under design constraints are essential.
• Proficiency in developing with codebases in Go or Rust is necessary.
• Bonus points for a track record of contributing to open source distributed systems projects, a strong cryptography background, and experience with HSMs, TPMs, or other platform TEEs.

Benefits:

• Cloudflare offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as flexible spending accounts.
• Employees have access to fertility and family forming benefits, on-demand mental health support, and global travel medical insurance.
• 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.
• The company provides flexible paid time off covering vacation and sick leave, along with various leave programs such as parental and bereavement leave.