Systems Engineer, Edge

About Cloudflare

Cloudflare is on a mission to help build a better Internet. We operate one of the world's largest networks, protecting and accelerating millions of websites and online properties for a diverse range of customers. Named to Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top Company Cultures list and recognized by Fast Company for innovation, Cloudflare is where builders who see and solve the internet's challenges thrive.

We value curiosity over bureaucracy and embrace AI as a partner in solving tough problems. Our culture is built on iteration, leveraging AI to ship faster and improve continuously, sharing knowledge to lift everyone up.

Available Locations

Bengaluru

About the Infrastructure Engineering Team

The Infrastructure Engineering team is responsible for maintaining a reliable, observable, performant, and secure network ecosystem. We ensure customers can modify, troubleshoot, and release products without external impact. Our team guides product teams towards optimal configurations and maximum efficiency, providing seamless and predictable incident, traffic, and policy management for the fastest and safest network services globally.

We tackle challenges at a massive scale, a feat impossible for most organizations.

What You'll Do

• Develop Software: Design, write, and deliver software to enhance Cloudflare's Edge platform.
• Work on Large-Scale Systems: Scale and evolve systems through software and automation to boost reliability and velocity.
• Maintain and Manage Distributed Systems: Participate in the on-call rotation supporting the world's largest distributed edge system.
• Document, Propose, and Implement: Collaborate with engineers to design and implement scalable solutions.
• Guide and Mentor: Engage in continuous knowledge sharing and mentoring.
• Optimize and Automate: Research and implement cutting-edge technologies, developing sustainable tools for large-scale use.
• Contribute to Open Source: Engage with the open-source community.

This Systems Reliability Engineering role is a superb opportunity to support Cloudflare's mission and help build a better internet by developing services and APIs to improve availability, performance, and uptime.

Requirements

• Up to 8 years of experience managing distributed systems.
• Proficiency in distributed Linux/Unix environments.
• Proficiency in high-level programming languages (e.g., Golang, Python).
• Proficiency in configuration management (e.g., Saltstack, Chef, Puppet, Ansible).
• Proficiency in networking protocols Layer 3-7 of the OSI model.
• Experience in performance analysis, debugging, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with SQL databases (e.g., Postgres, MySQL).
• Experience participating in an on-call rotation for high-priority reliability objectives.
• Experience with load balancing and reverse proxies (e.g., Nginx).
• Familiarity with Key/Value stores (e.g., Redis).
• Familiarity with Internet networking and BGP.
• Exquisite written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong bias for action.

Bonus Points

• Experience with continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD).
• Experience working in a 24/7/365 service environment.
• Experience with high-bandwidth transit internetworking and routing.
• Passion for tooling and automation.

What Makes Cloudflare Special?

We are more than just a technology company; we are a company with a soul, dedicated to protecting the free and open Internet. Through initiatives like Project Galileo, the Athenian Project, and our privacy-focused 1.1.1.1 DNS resolver, we actively contribute to a better and safer online world. If you're eager to be part of this mission, we'd love to hear from you.

Note: This role may require in-person interviews and may be subject to U.S. export control laws. Cloudflare is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.