Software Engineer - Rust - Data Center Networking

Software Engineer - Rust - Data Center Networking

Hybrid or Remote

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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.

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.

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 world
• Developing custom software for dedicated hardware switching equipment such as networking ASICs
• Developing high performance networking software to connect some of Cloudflare’s largest customers into Cloudflare via private links
• Developing a robust and automated control plane to manage a fleet of custom network devices across the globe
• Communicating results and updates through blog posts, internal talks, and tickets
• Partnering with teams in the Network Engineering, Network Operations, Data Center Engineering, and Observability organizations to seamlessly integrate with wider Cloudflare systems
• Partnering with some of the best engineers and product managers to solve big problems

Examples of desirable skills, knowledge, and experience

• Experience building and shipping large-scale, reliable, highly distributed systems
• Systems-level programming experience, preferably in Rust and / or C++
• Expertise in L2, L3, and / or L4 networking protocols
• Familiarity with network engineering and protocols used in data center switching and routing
• Experience building on top of Linux kernel networking primitives
• Experience designing and integrating RESTful APIs and backend systems
• Excellent debugging and optimization skills
• Attention to detail and ability to solve complex customer problems
• Own solutions end-to-end and driving the design, development, and deployment process
• Able to work across teams and level common, sustainable solutions
• Creative, open-minded, collaborative problem solver
• Focus on clarity in written and verbal communication

Bonus Points

• Experience with white-box network switches and open source projects
• Experience developing, working on, or modifying the Linux kernel
• Experience working with switching ASICs or similar hardware.

Compensation

• For Bay Area-based hires : Estimated annual salary of $196,000 - $240,000
• For 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.

Equity

This role is eligible to participate in Cloudflare’s equity plan.

Cloudflare offers a complete package of benefits and programs to support you and your family.

What 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.

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. Cloudflare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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