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, operating one of the world’s largest networks. The Staff/Principal Software Engineer for the Security Platform team will build and operate secure infrastructure and systems that enable engineering teams to deliver products efficiently and securely.
Responsibilities
- You’ll build and operate secure and resilient distributed systems for secrets and key management, running across our network that spans more than 310 cities in over 120 countries. Our focus is strengthening/re-architecting internal PKI and machine/workload identity. You’ll run and support the systems we build, both in an operational sense and by helping other internal developers use them. You’ll consult on the design and architecture of new systems and products to ensure they are built securely and use our services correctly
- This role may require flexibility to be on-call outside of standard working hours to address technical issues as needed
Skills
- 8+ years of relevant professional experience
- Software development and distributed systems design expertise
- Strong security background with a focus on implementation, not policy/compliance
- Track record of contributing to open source security or distributed systems projects
- Cryptography background and ability to work with cryptosystems at the primitives level
- Experience with HSMs, TPMs, or other platform TEEs (e.g. AMD SEV, Intel SGX, Apple Secure Enclave)
- Familiarity with HashiCorp Vault or OpenBao, or similar
- Linux/UNIX system administration proficiency
- Familiarity with Go and/or Python + Salt specifically
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- A 401(k) plan with company match
- Flexible paid time off
- Fertility & family-forming benefits
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