Systems Engineer, Cloudflare Tunnel
CloudflareAustin, Texas, United States • Lisbon, Portugal • London, England, United Kingdom
Posted October 20, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
Cloudflare is a leading connectivity cloud company that enhances online security, performance, and reliability for businesses worldwide. With a comprehensive suite of products including web security, CDN, DNS, and developer tools, Cloudflare empowers organizations to protect against threats, improve user experiences, and streamline operations while reducing costs.
Job Description
Cloudflare is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Cloudflare Tunnel team. This role focuses on building and maintaining systems securing the connection between machines and the Cloudflare network, primarily through the Cloudflare Tunnel product. The position involves system design, development, maintenance, and enhancement, with a strong emphasis on scalability and reliability. The team is highly supportive and collaborative, promoting a fast-paced but sane work environment.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience in backend software development
- Strong programming skills in Go, Rust, C++, or similar systems-level language
- Knowledge of networking protocols in Layers 3-7 and experience with network programming
- Familiarity with microservices and APIs (RESTful design)
- Basic understanding of software security and encryption principles
- Debugging and troubleshooting abilities in complex distributed systems
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus and Grafana
- Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker and Kubernetes)
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Inclusive work environment
- Opportunity for growth and learning
- Supportive team culture