Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Cloudflare is on a mission to help build a better Internet, running one of the world’s largest networks. They are seeking experienced engineers to join their DATA Org, responsible for the entire data lifecycle, and help build high-performance, scalable systems that handle massive volumes of data.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable and reliable distributed systems across the entire data lifecycle
- Build and optimise key components of our high-throughput data delivery platform to ensure data integrity and low-latency delivery
- Develop new and improve existing components for the Cloudflare Analytical Platform to extend functionality and performance
- Scale, monitor, and maintain the performance of our large-scale database clusters to accommodate the growing volume of data
- Develop and enhance our customer-facing GraphQL APIs, log delivery, and alerting solutions, focusing on performance, reliability, and user experience
- Work to identify and remove bottlenecks across our data platforms, from streamlining data ingestion processes to optimizing query performance
- Collaborate with other teams across Cloudflare to understand their data needs and build solutions that empower them to make data-driven decisions
- Collaborate with the ClickHouse open-source community to add new features and contribute to the upstream codebase
- Participate in the development of the next generation of our data platforms, including researching and evaluating new technologies and approaches
Skills
- 3+ years of experience working in software development covering distributed systems and databases
- Strong programming skills (Golang is preferable), as well as a deep understanding of software development best practices and principles
- Hands-on experience with modern observability stacks, including Prometheus, Grafana, and a strong understanding of handling high-cardinality metrics at scale
- Strong knowledge of SQL and database internals, including experience with database design, optimisation, and performance tuning
- A solid foundation in computer science, including algorithms, data structures, distributed systems, and concurrency
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a willingness to debug, troubleshoot, and learn about complex problems at high scale
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with other teams across Cloudflare
- Experience with ClickHouse is a plus
- Experience with data streaming technologies (e.g., Kafka, Flink) is a plus
- Experience developing and scaling APIs, particularly GraphQL, is a plus
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools like SALT or Terraform is a plus
- Experience with Linux container technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes, is a plus
Benefits
- Medical/Rx Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Spending Accounts
- Fertility & Family Forming Benefits
- On-demand mental health support and Employee Assistance Program
- Global Travel Medical Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Life & Accident Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Stock Participation Plan
- Flexible paid time off covering vacation and sick leave
- Leave programs, including parental, pregnancy health, medical, and bereavement leave
- This role is eligible to participate in Cloudflare’s equity plan
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