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Full-Time

Core Systems Reliability Engineer

Workflow Automation

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Cloudflare

Cloudflare

1,001-5,000 employees

Provides CDN, security, and serverless solutions

Cybersecurity
Enterprise Software

Compensation Overview

$137k - $198kAnnually

+ Equity

Mid

Austin, TX, USA

Hybrid option available from Austin, Texas.

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
Platform Engineering
Site Reliability Engineering
Required Skills
Rust
Python
Git
Docker
Linux/Unix
Requirements
  • Recent career experience with Go or Python and at least 3 years experience in the role of full-time software engineer (any language). Go, Python, and Rust are common programming languages at Cloudflare.
  • Experience with deploying and managing services using Docker on Linux
  • A firm grasp of IP networking, load balancing and DNS
  • Excellent debugging skills in a distributed systems environment
  • Source control experience including branching, merging and rebasing (we use git)
  • The ability to break down complex problems and drive towards a solution
  • Be passionate about reducing toil and adding automation
Responsibilities
  • Build software that automates the operation of large, highly-available distributed systems.
  • Ensure platform security, and guide security best practices
  • Document your work and guide fellow developers towards optimal solutions
  • Contribute back to the open source community
  • Leave code better than we found it

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. Using a freemium model, Cloudflare attracts users with free basic services and charges for premium features, serving a diverse clientele from individual developers to large enterprises. Their goal is to provide essential tools that meet the growing demand for faster and more secure internet services.

Company Stage

Series E

Total Funding

$354.3M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

20%

2 year growth

43%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Cloudflare's continuous innovation, such as the new no-code feature to block AI bots, demonstrates their commitment to addressing emerging threats and market needs.
  • The company's extensive and diverse client base provides a stable revenue stream and opportunities for upselling premium services.
  • Cloudflare's leadership in cybersecurity and web performance positions it well to capitalize on the growing demand for secure and fast internet services.

What critics are saying

  • The increasing frequency of DDoS attacks could strain Cloudflare's resources and impact service reliability.
  • Relying on a freemium model may limit revenue growth if users do not convert to paid plans.

What makes Cloudflare unique

  • Cloudflare's freemium model attracts a broad user base, from individual developers to large enterprises, unlike competitors who may focus solely on enterprise clients.
  • Their innovative tools like Cloudflare Workers and Pages enable developers to build and deploy applications directly on their network, providing a unique edge in the developer community.
  • Cloudflare's strong emphasis on cybersecurity, including DDoS protection and new features to block AI bots, sets them apart in the internet infrastructure market.

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