Cloudflare, Inc.
Software Engineer - Rust - Data Center Networking
Cloudflare, Inc., San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
About Us
At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world's largest networks that powers millions of websites and other Internet properties for customers ranging from individual bloggers to SMBs to Fortune 500 companies. Cloudflare protects and accelerates any Internet application online without adding hardware, installing software, or changing a line of code. Internet properties powered by Cloudflare all have web traffic routed through its intelligent global network, which gets smarter with every request. As a result, they see significant improvement in performance and a decrease in spam and other attacks. Cloudflare was named to Entrepreneur Magazine's Top Company Cultures list and ranked among the World's Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company.We realize people do not fit into neat boxes. We are looking for curious and empathetic individuals who are committed to developing themselves and learning new skills, and we are ready to help you do that. We cannot complete our mission without building a diverse and inclusive team. We hire the best people based on an evaluation of their potential and support them throughout their time at Cloudflare. Come join us!About the Team
Cloudflare is redefining the way networks are run at scale. Our Network Services product suite puts the connectivity, scale, and performance of Cloudflare's global network in front of customers' network infrastructure and private networks, providing a single pane of glass for network connectivity, visibility, and operating network functions like DoS mitigation, Next-Gen Firewall, IDS/IPS, WAN optimization, Network Interconnects, and more. We are a team of engineers and product managers who obsess over quickly building products that solve real customer problems using innovative technologies and techniques which leverage Cloudflare's unique architecture and global network footprint.About the Role
We're looking for curious and empathetic engineers who are excited to join us in changing the way networking is done. Some of the things our team works on include:A Linux-based networking dataplane which ingests and forwards traffic from some of the largest networks in the worldDeveloping custom software for dedicated hardware switching equipment such as networking ASICsDeveloping high performance networking software to connect some of Cloudflare's largest customers into Cloudflare via private linksDeveloping a robust and automated control plane to manage a fleet of custom network devices across the globeCommunicating results and updates through blog posts, internal talks, and ticketsPartnering with teams in the Network Engineering, Network Operations, Data Center Engineering, and Observability organizations to seamlessly integrate with wider Cloudflare systems to push forward the product roadmap and integrate customer's interconnectsPartnering with some of the best engineers and product managers to solve big problemsExamples of desirable skills, knowledge, and experience
Experience building and shipping large-scale, reliable, highly distributed systemsSystems-level programming experience, preferably in Rust and/or C++Expertise in L2, L3, and/or L4 networking protocolsFamiliarity with network engineering and protocols used in data center switching and routing as well as Internet routing - BGP, BFP, OSPF, MPLS, etc.Experience building on top of Linux kernel networking primitives - netfilter, nftables, eBPF, tc, switchdev, network namespaces, etcExperience designing and integrating RESTful APIs and backend systemsExcellent debugging and optimization skillsAttention to detail and ability to solve complex customer problemsOwn solutions end-to-end and driving the design, development, and deployment processAble to work across teams and level common, sustainable solutionsCreative, open-minded, collaborative problem solverFocus on clarity in written and verbal communicationBonus Points
Experience with white-box network switches and open source projects such as openswitch.netExperience developing, working on, or modifying the Linux kernel, or Linux kernel programming experience more generally.Experience working with switching ASICs or similar hardware.Compensation
Senior Level (4)For Bay Area-based hires: Estimated annual salary of $196,000 - $240,000For New York City, Washington, and California (excluding Bay Area) based hires: Estimated annual salary of $187,000 - $229,000.For Colorado-based hires: Estimated annual salary of $168,000 - $206,000.Mid Level (3)For Bay Area-based hires: Estimated annual salary of $162,000 - $198,000For New York City, Washington, and California (excluding Bay Area) based hires: Estimated annual salary of $154,000 - $188,000For Colorado-based hires: Estimated annual salary of $137,000 - $167,000Equity
This role is eligible to participate in Cloudflare's equity plan.Benefits
Cloudflare offers a complete package of benefits and programs to support you and your family. Our benefits programs can help you pay health care expenses, support caregiving, build capital for the future and make life a little easier and fun! The below is a description of our benefits for employees in the United States, and benefits may vary for employees based outside the U.S.Health & Welfare Benefits
Medical/Rx InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountsCommuter Spending AccountsFertility & Family Forming BenefitsOn-demand mental health support and Employee Assistance ProgramGlobal Travel Medical InsuranceFinancial Benefits
Short and Long Term Disability InsuranceLife & Accident Insurance401(k) Retirement Savings PlanEmployee Stock Participation PlanTime Off
Flexible paid time off covering vacation and sick leaveLeave programs, including parental, pregnancy health, medical, and bereavement leaveWhat Makes Cloudflare Special?
We're not just a highly ambitious, large-scale technology company. We're a highly ambitious, large-scale technology company with a soul. Fundamental to our mission to help build a better Internet is protecting the free and open Internet.Sound like something you'd like to be a part of? We'd love to hear from you!This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations. Please note that any offer of employment may be conditioned on your authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export laws without sponsorship for an export license.Cloudflare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people and place great value in both diversity and inclusiveness. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to their, or any other person's, perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, or any other basis protected by law. We are an AA/Veterans/Disabled Employer.Cloudflare provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of reasonable accommodations include, but are not limited to, changing the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, please contact us via e-mail at hr@cloudflare.com or via mail at 101 Townsend St. San Francisco, CA 94107.
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At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world's largest networks that powers millions of websites and other Internet properties for customers ranging from individual bloggers to SMBs to Fortune 500 companies. Cloudflare protects and accelerates any Internet application online without adding hardware, installing software, or changing a line of code. Internet properties powered by Cloudflare all have web traffic routed through its intelligent global network, which gets smarter with every request. As a result, they see significant improvement in performance and a decrease in spam and other attacks. Cloudflare was named to Entrepreneur Magazine's Top Company Cultures list and ranked among the World's Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company.We realize people do not fit into neat boxes. We are looking for curious and empathetic individuals who are committed to developing themselves and learning new skills, and we are ready to help you do that. We cannot complete our mission without building a diverse and inclusive team. We hire the best people based on an evaluation of their potential and support them throughout their time at Cloudflare. Come join us!About the Team
Cloudflare is redefining the way networks are run at scale. Our Network Services product suite puts the connectivity, scale, and performance of Cloudflare's global network in front of customers' network infrastructure and private networks, providing a single pane of glass for network connectivity, visibility, and operating network functions like DoS mitigation, Next-Gen Firewall, IDS/IPS, WAN optimization, Network Interconnects, and more. We are a team of engineers and product managers who obsess over quickly building products that solve real customer problems using innovative technologies and techniques which leverage Cloudflare's unique architecture and global network footprint.About the Role
We're looking for curious and empathetic engineers who are excited to join us in changing the way networking is done. Some of the things our team works on include:A Linux-based networking dataplane which ingests and forwards traffic from some of the largest networks in the worldDeveloping custom software for dedicated hardware switching equipment such as networking ASICsDeveloping high performance networking software to connect some of Cloudflare's largest customers into Cloudflare via private linksDeveloping a robust and automated control plane to manage a fleet of custom network devices across the globeCommunicating results and updates through blog posts, internal talks, and ticketsPartnering with teams in the Network Engineering, Network Operations, Data Center Engineering, and Observability organizations to seamlessly integrate with wider Cloudflare systems to push forward the product roadmap and integrate customer's interconnectsPartnering with some of the best engineers and product managers to solve big problemsExamples of desirable skills, knowledge, and experience
Experience building and shipping large-scale, reliable, highly distributed systemsSystems-level programming experience, preferably in Rust and/or C++Expertise in L2, L3, and/or L4 networking protocolsFamiliarity with network engineering and protocols used in data center switching and routing as well as Internet routing - BGP, BFP, OSPF, MPLS, etc.Experience building on top of Linux kernel networking primitives - netfilter, nftables, eBPF, tc, switchdev, network namespaces, etcExperience designing and integrating RESTful APIs and backend systemsExcellent debugging and optimization skillsAttention to detail and ability to solve complex customer problemsOwn solutions end-to-end and driving the design, development, and deployment processAble to work across teams and level common, sustainable solutionsCreative, open-minded, collaborative problem solverFocus on clarity in written and verbal communicationBonus Points
Experience with white-box network switches and open source projects such as openswitch.netExperience developing, working on, or modifying the Linux kernel, or Linux kernel programming experience more generally.Experience working with switching ASICs or similar hardware.Compensation
Senior Level (4)For Bay Area-based hires: Estimated annual salary of $196,000 - $240,000For New York City, Washington, and California (excluding Bay Area) based hires: Estimated annual salary of $187,000 - $229,000.For Colorado-based hires: Estimated annual salary of $168,000 - $206,000.Mid Level (3)For Bay Area-based hires: Estimated annual salary of $162,000 - $198,000For New York City, Washington, and California (excluding Bay Area) based hires: Estimated annual salary of $154,000 - $188,000For Colorado-based hires: Estimated annual salary of $137,000 - $167,000Equity
This role is eligible to participate in Cloudflare's equity plan.Benefits
Cloudflare offers a complete package of benefits and programs to support you and your family. Our benefits programs can help you pay health care expenses, support caregiving, build capital for the future and make life a little easier and fun! The below is a description of our benefits for employees in the United States, and benefits may vary for employees based outside the U.S.Health & Welfare Benefits
Medical/Rx InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountsCommuter Spending AccountsFertility & Family Forming BenefitsOn-demand mental health support and Employee Assistance ProgramGlobal Travel Medical InsuranceFinancial Benefits
Short and Long Term Disability InsuranceLife & Accident Insurance401(k) Retirement Savings PlanEmployee Stock Participation PlanTime Off
Flexible paid time off covering vacation and sick leaveLeave programs, including parental, pregnancy health, medical, and bereavement leaveWhat Makes Cloudflare Special?
We're not just a highly ambitious, large-scale technology company. We're a highly ambitious, large-scale technology company with a soul. Fundamental to our mission to help build a better Internet is protecting the free and open Internet.Sound like something you'd like to be a part of? We'd love to hear from you!This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations. Please note that any offer of employment may be conditioned on your authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export laws without sponsorship for an export license.Cloudflare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people and place great value in both diversity and inclusiveness. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to their, or any other person's, perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, or any other basis protected by law. We are an AA/Veterans/Disabled Employer.Cloudflare provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of reasonable accommodations include, but are not limited to, changing the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, please contact us via e-mail at hr@cloudflare.com or via mail at 101 Townsend St. San Francisco, CA 94107.
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