Systems Engineer

Cloudflare runs one of the world's largest networks that powers millions of websites and other Internet properties, protecting and accelerating any Internet application online without adding hardware, installing software, or changing a line of code.
$137,000 - $167,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
Hybrid
1,000 - 5,000 Employees
5+ years of experience

Description For Systems Engineer

Cloudflare is seeking a Systems Engineer to join their Engineering Team, which handles product development and operations. The role involves working on large-scale C/C++ projects, deploying large-scale systems, and optimizing complex solutions for websites. The ideal candidate should have strong Linux systems knowledge, experience with continuous integration workflows, and a passion for debugging. The position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, processing trillions of requests per month across a global network of data centers in 150+ cities worldwide.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Working on large-scale C/C++ projects
  • Deploying and maintaining large-scale systems
  • Debugging and optimizing complex solutions
  • Contributing to innovative products that handle massive request volumes

Required skills:

  • Experience with large-scale C/C++ projects
  • Proficiency in Go, Java, or other high-performance languages
  • Strong Linux systems knowledge
  • Expertise in systems-level programming
  • Experience with continuous integration and source control (git)

Bonus skills:

  • Experience with Lua, Rust, or Go
  • JavaScript or TypeScript proficiency
  • Familiarity with web server/reverse proxy systems (NGINX, Apache, Varnish)

Cloudflare offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, fertility benefits, mental health support, 401(k) retirement plan, and equity participation. The company is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants.

Join Cloudflare to be part of a mission-driven company that's not only ambitious and large-scale but also has a soul, committed to protecting the free and open Internet through initiatives like Project Galileo, the Athenian Project, and 1.1.1.1.

Last updated 5 months ago

Responsibilities For Systems Engineer

  • Work on large-scale C/C++ projects
  • Deploy and maintain large-scale systems
  • Debug and optimize complex solutions for websites
  • Contribute to innovative products handling massive request volumes

Requirements For Systems Engineer

Go
Java
Linux
JavaScript
TypeScript
  • Experience working with large scale C/C++ projects
  • Experience working on, and deploying, large scale systems in Go, Java, or other high performance languages
  • Good Linux systems knowledge
  • Experience (and love) for debugging to ensure the system works in all cases
  • Strong systems level programming skills
  • Experience with a continuous integration work flow and using source control (git)

Benefits For Systems Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Commuter Spending Accounts
  • Fertility & Family Forming Benefits
  • Mental Health Support
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Global Travel Medical Insurance
  • Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Employee Stock Participation Plan
  • Flexible Paid Time Off
  • Parental Leave
  • Pregnancy Health Leave
  • Medical Leave
  • Bereavement Leave

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