Software Engineer, Security Rules

Requirements

• Strong programming skills in Rust, Go, C++, or a similar systems-level language
• Experience building and operating distributed systems
• First and foremost curiosity and critical thinking
• 3+ years of relevant professional experience with a technology company
• Experience with databases (we use PostgreSQL, Clickhouse and Memcached)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, demonstrating empathy, teamwork, and a sense of ownership

Nice to haves

• Experience with modern Unix/Linux development and runtime environments
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus and Grafana
• Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes

What you'll be doing

• Design, implement, and maintain the software systems that comprise Cloudflare’s Application Security Product Offering such as Rate Limiting, Web Application Firewall, and more
• Participate in all stages of the software development lifecycle, from designing and documenting systems to writing code, automated tests, and monitoring production deployments
• Collaborate with internal teams to design scalable solutions to difficult technical problems
• Mentor team members and work with support teams to ensure customer delight
• Debug issues in complex systems and contribute to the maintenance and improvement of operational health
• Work with a wide range of technologies and programming languages, including Rust, Go, as well as various databases (SQL and No-SQL), Docker, and Kubernetes

Perks and 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