Full-Time

Systems Engineering

Metrics and Alerting

Posted on 8/26/2024

Cloudflare

Cloudflare

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides CDN, security, and serverless solutions

Enterprise Software
Cybersecurity

Junior, Mid

United Kingdom

Hybrid or remote work available; specific in-office days not mentioned.

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
Platform Engineering
Site Reliability Engineering
Required Skills
Go
Prometheus
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Proficiency in distributed Linux environments
  • Proficiency in designing high-scale distributed systems
  • Proficiency in high-level programming languages (e.g., Golang)
  • Proficiency in Prometheus, Alertmanager, Thanos
  • Proficiency in networking protocols Layer 2-7 of the OSI model
  • Experience working in a fast, high-growth environment
  • Experience working in a 24/7/365 service environment
  • Exquisite written and verbal communication skills
  • Familiarity with Internetworking and BGP
  • Strong bias for action
  • Experience with high-bandwidth transit Internetworking and routing
  • Passion for code simplicity and performance
Responsibilities
  • Design, deliver, and operate software that progresses Cloudflare's Observability competency
  • Solve scaling bottlenecks in critical services in our Metrics & Alerting pipeline
  • Work on highly distributed and scalable systems
  • Participate in the constant cycle of knowledge sharing and mentoring
  • Participate in the global on-call rotation for the services your team owns
  • Research and introduce cutting-edge technologies
  • Contribute to open-source

Cloudflare enhances the performance, security, and reliability of websites and applications through services like content delivery network (CDN) solutions and cybersecurity protections against threats such as DDoS attacks. They also offer serverless computing, allowing developers to run code without managing servers. Their freemium business model attracts a wide range of clients, from individual developers to large enterprises, generating revenue through subscriptions and enterprise contracts. Cloudflare aims to improve online experiences by making the internet faster and more secure.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$339.8M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

32%

2 year growth

47%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for edge computing aligns with Cloudflare's edge services and CDN offerings.
  • Rising interest in zero trust security models enhances Cloudflare's comprehensive cybersecurity solutions.
  • Expansion of 5G networks globally boosts Cloudflare's CDN and edge service capabilities.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from emerging CDN providers could erode Cloudflare's market share.
  • Decentralized web technologies may challenge Cloudflare's centralized service model.
  • Data privacy regulations like GDPR could impose additional compliance costs on Cloudflare.

What makes Cloudflare unique

  • Cloudflare offers a comprehensive suite of internet infrastructure services, including CDN and security.
  • Their serverless computing solutions, like Cloudflare Workers, simplify development and reduce costs.
  • Cloudflare's freemium model attracts a large user base, converting them to premium services.

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Benefits

Competitive salaries

Take-what-you-need paid vacation policy

Comprehensive health plans and benefits

Paid maternity and paternity leave

Commuter and ride share options

Returnships

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