Software Engineer, Cloudflare Network Interconnect

Requirements

• Systems-level programming experience in Rust, Go, C, or C++
• Understanding of IP networking fundamentals: BGP, Layer 3 routing, and interconnect technologies
• Experience with building, deploying, and debugging distributed systems
• Participation in on-call rotation for services with customer impact
• Comfort with adopting AI tools and systems
• Strong collaboration and communication skills

Nice to Haves

• Hands-on experience with BGP configuration and peering operations
• Experience with network infrastructure automation systems
• Familiarity with network inventory and IPAM systems (e.g., NetBox)
• Experience with cloud provider networking (AWS Direct Connect, GCP Partner Interconnect, Azure ExpressRoute)
• Knowledge of overlay/tunnel technologies like GRE, VXLAN
• Experience with Kubernetes-based deployments and CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with telemetry/observability platforms (Prometheus, Grafana, ClickHouse, Elasticsearch)
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools in a professional setting

What You'll Be Doing

• Building and extending systems for private network interconnects at scale
• Collaborating with Product Management, Network Engineering, and Infrastructure teams
• Participating in all stages of the software development lifecycle
• Operating under a "Run What You Build" model
• Solving problems of massive scale and significance

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Equity participation
• Health & Welfare Benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance
• Financial Benefits like Disability Insurance, 401(k) Plan
• Flexible paid time off and leave programs