Software Engineer - Distributed Systems (Go and/or Rust)
Description For Software Engineer - Distributed Systems (Go and/or Rust)
Cloudflare is seeking a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Distributed Systems to join our team. As a key member of our engineering organization, you'll work on building and operating software that powers over 25 million Internet properties worldwide.
Our ideal candidate has strong experience with Go and/or Rust, and a deep understanding of distributed systems. You'll be working on critical infrastructure that spans the globe, deployed in over 250 cities around the world. Your responsibilities will include developing high-performance, secure, and scalable systems that form the backbone of Cloudflare's services.
Key areas you'll be working on include:
- TLS/HTTP proxies for optimizing connections between users and our edge network
- Traffic filtering and routing based on complex customer configurations
- Content optimization for improved website performance
- Serverless platform development, including our Workers product
- Caching systems for customer website content
- DNS services, including our authoritative DNS server and 1.1.1.1 public resolver
- Large-scale data pipeline processing over 25M events per second
We're looking for someone who thrives on solving complex problems at scale, has a strong systems programming background, and is passionate about building robust, efficient solutions. You should be comfortable debugging intricate issues, optimizing for performance, and working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Cloudflare offers a competitive salary, equity package, and comprehensive benefits. You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology that impacts millions of users daily, while being part of a team that values innovation, security, and performance.
Join us in our mission to help build a better Internet, working on some of the most challenging and impactful distributed systems problems in the industry.
Responsibilities For Software Engineer - Distributed Systems (Go and/or Rust)
- Develop and maintain high-performance distributed systems
- Design and implement scalable solutions for Cloudflare's global network
- Optimize system performance and efficiency
- Debug complex issues in a distributed environment
- Contribute to the architecture and design of new features and products
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver robust solutions
- Participate in code reviews and mentor junior engineers
- Implement and maintain monitoring and alerting for critical systems
- Contribute to open-source projects and internal knowledge sharing
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in distributed systems
Requirements For Software Engineer - Distributed Systems (Go and/or Rust)
- Strong experience with Go and/or Rust programming languages
- Deep understanding of distributed systems and their challenges
- Proficiency in systems level programming
- Experience with high-volume production systems
- Familiarity with continuous integration and git version control
- Strong debugging and problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of security best practices in system design
- Experience with monitoring and alerting for large-scale systems
- Ability to analyze and optimize based on system logs and metrics
- Understanding of network protocols and Internet infrastructure
Benefits For Software Engineer - Distributed Systems (Go and/or Rust)
- Competitive salary and equity package
- Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Flexible paid time off
- Parental leave program
- Fertility and family forming benefits
- Mental health support and Employee Assistance Program
- Professional development and learning opportunities
- Global travel medical insurance
- Commuter benefits
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