Senior Systems Engineer, Cloudflare Data Platform

ABOUT THE ROLE Cloudflare is on a mission to help build a better Internet. As a Senior Systems Engineer on the Cloudflare Data Platform team, you will play a key role in shaping the future of industry-leading services that redefine what is possible for developers. Our unique global network brings data closer to users for unparalleled performance, allows for granular control to meet data residency requirements, and provides a platform for truly innovative data products. WHAT YOU'LL DO As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will own your code from inception to release, delivering solutions at all layers of the software stack to empower Cloudflare customers. Your responsibilities will include architecting new globally distributed data consistency models, optimizing storage engine performance, and designing novel APIs for data-centric products. You will interact with a variety of languages and technologies, including JavaScript, TypeScript, Rust, and C++. WHAT YOU'LL NEED To be successful in this role, you will need a minimum of 6 years of experience working with distributed systems. You should have a solid understanding of computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented or functional design. Experience with at least one modern strongly-typed programming language, such as Rust, TypeScript, or Go, is also required. Additionally, you should have experience debugging, optimizing, and identifying failure modes in a large-scale distributed system. WHY REMOTE Cloudflare is a remote-first company, and this role is no exception. As a Senior Systems Engineer, you will have the flexibility to work from anywhere and will be part of a global team that values collaboration and open communication. BENEFITS Cloudflare offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive salary, flexible schedule, and a range of perks and benefits that support your physical and mental well-being. These include a health plan, parental leave, education stipend, and life insurance.