Senior Systems Engineer
Cloudflareabout 2 hours ago
Remote, WorldwideSenior / Staff+
H1B Sponsor
Base Salary
$168k - $231k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design and implement capabilities for cloud control plane and Linux appliance runtime.
- Develop and harden the appliance dataplane with secure networking capabilities.
- Build distributed control-plane and state-management systems for configuration delivery.
- Enhance device lifecycle security with hardware-backed identity and secure boot.
- Design telemetry and diagnostics to improve system operability for customers.
- Collaborate with teams to translate customer requirements into technical direction.
- Prototype and own production outcomes, including monitoring and incident follow-up.
- Lead architectural direction and mentor other engineers across teams.
Requirements
- 8+ years of professional software engineering experience in complex production systems.
- Strong software engineering skills in Rust, Go, TypeScript, or similar languages.
- In-depth knowledge of Linux systems and networking, including TCP/IP and routing.
- Experience with distributed control planes and managing state across large fleets.
- Strong security judgment for software deployed in customer networks.
- Proven track record of owning initiatives from discovery to production.
- Excellent technical leadership and communication skills.
- Practical experience with AI-assisted engineering tools.
Benefits
- Comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision.
- Flexible paid time off covering vacation and sick leave.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company participation.
- Employee stock participation plan.
- On-demand mental health support and Employee Assistance Program.