Software Engineer - Secure Access Service Edge
At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world’s largest networks that powers millions of websites and other Internet properties for customers ranging from individual bloggers to SMBs to Fortune 500 companies. Cloudflare protects and accelerates any Internet application online without adding hardware, installing software, or changing a line of code.
About the team
Cloudflare is redefining the way networks are run at scale. Our Network Services product suite puts the connectivity, scale, and performance of Cloudflare’s global network in front of customers’ network infrastructure and private networks.
About the role
We are hiring engineers of all experience levels across many of our teams. Some of the things our teams work on include:
- A Linux kernel-based networking dataplane which ingests and forwards traffic from some of the largest networks in the world
- A userspace networking service which acts as a hub between our Network Services and Zero Trust systems
- Network software running on a hardware appliance that provides zero touch connectivity to the Cloudflare network and SD-WAN functions
- Next-generation firewall functions implemented across Linux netfilter, eBPF, and userspace packet processing
- Flow and log collection, correlation, and analytics systems to provide customers with unparalleled visibility into their own networks
- Control plane systems which allow customers to simply express complex network configurations
As a Software Engineer on our team, you will work across a wide range of technologies and systems to deliver new features, improve performance, and increase the scalability of our Network Services products.
Examples of desirable skills, knowledge, and experience
- Experience building and shipping large-scale, reliable, highly distributed systems
- Systems-level programming experience, especially in Rust and/or Go
- Expertise in L2, L3, and/or L4 networking protocols
- Experience building on top of Linux kernel networking primitives – netfilter, nftables, eBPF, tc, network namespaces, etc
- Experience designing and integrating RESTful APIs and backend systems
- Experience with large-scale distributed data pipelines
- Excellent debugging and optimization skills
- Attention to detail and ability to solve complex customer problems
- Own solutions end-to-end and driving the design, development, and deployment process
- Able to work across teams and level common, sustainable solutions
- Creative, open-minded, collaborative problem solver
- Focus on clarity in written and verbal communication
Compensation
Compensation may be adjusted depending on work location. There are multiple levels open on the team, both mid & senior level.
Equity
This role is eligible to participate in Cloudflare’s equity plan.
Cloudflare offers a complete package of benefits and programs to support you and your family.
What Makes Cloudflare Special?
We’re not just a highly ambitious, large-scale technology company. We’re a highly ambitious, large-scale technology company with a soul. Fundamental to our mission to help build a better Internet is protecting the free and open Internet.
Sound like something you’d like to be a part of? We’d love to hear from you!
This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws.
Cloudflare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people and place great value in both diversity and inclusiveness.
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