As a Software Engineer on the Traffic team, you'll develop systems to improve traffic management and network reliability, participating in the full software development lifecycle.
Role Summary
The mission of the Traffic team is to build software systems that improve the performance and reliability of Cloudflare's network. The scope of our work is significant and has a broad impact across our portfolio of products.
One such system is a control plane service that ingests a diverse set of data in order to load-balance customer traffic through directly instructing our network infrastructure.
Role Responsibilities
As a member of the Traffic team you will build and extend various traffic management and supporting systems. You will work closely with Network Engineering, Product Engineering, Network Strategy, and other teams to translate their requirements into new capabilities on our platform.
You will participate in all stages of the software development lifecycle: from designing and documenting systems, to writing code and automated tests, to planning, managing, and monitoring production software deployments. You will work with a wide range of technologies and programming languages, including Go, Python, Rust, ClickHouse, Salt, PostgreSQL, Grafana, Kubernetes, NETCONF, and more.
Our team at Cloudflare operates under a "Run What You Build" model. This means we are responsible for the health of our systems and actively participate in our team's on-call rotation as part of our operational duties.
Because you'll be solving problems of massive scale and significance, and shaping the future of reliability and performance on the Internet, you are a growth-oriented individual who enjoys being outside of your comfort zone. You are comfortable in a fast-paced but sensible work environment. You value curiosity and empathy and lead with these values.
Role Requirements
Must-Have Skills
Bonus Points
The mission of the Traffic team is to build software systems that improve the performance and reliability of Cloudflare's network. The scope of our work is significant and has a broad impact across our portfolio of products.
One such system is a control plane service that ingests a diverse set of data in order to load-balance customer traffic through directly instructing our network infrastructure.
Role Responsibilities
As a member of the Traffic team you will build and extend various traffic management and supporting systems. You will work closely with Network Engineering, Product Engineering, Network Strategy, and other teams to translate their requirements into new capabilities on our platform.
You will participate in all stages of the software development lifecycle: from designing and documenting systems, to writing code and automated tests, to planning, managing, and monitoring production software deployments. You will work with a wide range of technologies and programming languages, including Go, Python, Rust, ClickHouse, Salt, PostgreSQL, Grafana, Kubernetes, NETCONF, and more.
Our team at Cloudflare operates under a "Run What You Build" model. This means we are responsible for the health of our systems and actively participate in our team's on-call rotation as part of our operational duties.
Because you'll be solving problems of massive scale and significance, and shaping the future of reliability and performance on the Internet, you are a growth-oriented individual who enjoys being outside of your comfort zone. You are comfortable in a fast-paced but sensible work environment. You value curiosity and empathy and lead with these values.
Role Requirements
Must-Have Skills
- Systems-level programming experience in Go, Python, Rust, C, or C++
- A solid grasp of networking protocols in Layers 3 and 4 of the OSI Model.
- Knowledge of HTTP, TLS, and CDN networks.
- Experience in implementing, deploying, and debugging secure and highly-available distributed systems.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills.
- Experience/interest in network performance monitoring and tuning
Bonus Points
- Knowledge of TCP/IP and Internet routing.
- Knowledge of statistical-analysis techniques and control theory.
- Experience building tools and APIs.
- Experience with monitoring, alerting, and debugging large-scale distributed systems
- Experience participating in an on-call rotation.
Top Skills
Clickhouse
Go
Grafana
Kubernetes
Netconf
Postgres
Python
Rust
Salt
Cloudflare Denver, Colorado, USA Office
Denver, Colorado, United States, 80014
Similar Jobs at Cloudflare
Cloud • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
Software Engineer position at Cloudflare focusing on building and optimizing secure, high-performance distributed systems for a massive network.
Top Skills:
ClickhouseGitGoPostgresRust
Cloud • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
Technical Account Managers at Cloudflare support major clients with their Network Services products, ensuring satisfaction and addressing complex technical issues proactively.
Top Skills:
BgpCloudflare ProductsCurlDdosDigFirewallGreIpsIpsecOspfTracerouteWireshark
Cloud • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
Lead SOX compliance efforts during Oracle ERP implementation, ensuring integration of controls and automated testing, while managing collaboration with IT and finance teams.
Top Skills:
AIArcher)Data AnalyticsGrc Tools (AuditboardOracle ErpWorkiva
What you need to know about the Colorado Tech Scene
With a business-friendly climate and research universities like CU Boulder and Colorado State, Colorado has made a name for itself as a startup ecosystem. The state boasts a skilled workforce and high quality of life thanks to its affordable housing, vibrant cultural scene and unparalleled opportunities for outdoor recreation. Colorado is also home to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, helping cement its status as a hub for renewable energy innovation.
Key Facts About Colorado Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 260,000; 8.5% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Lockheed Martin, Century Link, Comcast, BAE Systems, Level 3
- Key Industries: Software, artificial intelligence, aerospace, e-commerce, fintech, healthtech
- Funding Landscape: $4.9 billion in VC funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Access Venture Partners, Ridgeline Ventures, Techstars, Blackhorn Ventures
- Research Centers and Universities: Colorado School of Mines, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Denver, Colorado State University, Mesa Laboratory, Space Science Institute, National Center for Atmospheric Research, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Gottlieb Institute
