Role Summary
The Traffic Management is responsible for the systems that dynamically route traffic flows into, through, and from Cloudflare's global network.
We don't just manage one company's traffic; they manage traffic for numerous products and millions of customers, from individual websites to major enterprises. This team is at the heart of Cloudflare's mission to make the internet faster, safer, and more reliable.
Role Responsibilities
As a member of the team you will build and extend various traffic management and supporting systems. You will work closely with Network Engineering, Product Engineering, Network Strategy, and other teams to collaborate on ambitious initiatives to make the best use of Cloudflare's global network.
You will participate in all stages of the software development lifecycle: from designing and documenting systems, to writing code and automated tests, to planning, managing, and monitoring production software deployments. You will work with a wide range of technologies and programming languages, including Go, Python, Rust, eBPF, ClickHouse, Salt, PostgreSQL, Prometheus, Kubernetes, and more. You will use AI-powered tools and systems as part of your daily workflow to analyze and extend codebases, introspect production systems and datasets, and accelerate problem-solving.
Our team at Cloudflare operates under a "Run What You Build" model. This means we are responsible for the health of our systems and actively participate in our team's on-call rotation as part of our operational duties.
Because you'll be solving problems of massive scale and significance, and shaping the future of reliability and performance on the Internet, you are a growth-oriented individual who enjoys being outside of your comfort zone. You are comfortable in a fast-paced but sensible work environment. You value curiosity and empathy and lead with these values.
Role Requirements
Must-Have Skills
- Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience with networking and/or distributed systems.
- Systems-level programming experience in Go, Python, Rust, C, or C++.
- A solid grasp of networking protocols in Layers 3 and 4 of the OSI Model.
- Knowledge/interest in HTTP, TLS, and CDN networks.
- Experience/interest in network performance monitoring and tuning.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills.
- Willingness to adopt and integrate AI tools and systems into your engineering workflow.
Bonus Points
- Experience building or developing capabilities in the domain of traffic engineering including automated load balancing and traffic prioritization.
- Knowledge of statistical-analysis techniques and control theory.
- Knowledge of TCP/IP and Internet routing.
- Experience building tools and APIs.
- Experience with monitoring, alerting, and debugging large-scale distributed systems
- Experience participating in an on-call rotation.
- Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., code completion, codebase analysis, log/data exploration) in a professional setting.
Skills Required
- Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience with networking and/or distributed systems
- Systems-level programming experience in Go, Python, Rust, C, or C++
- A solid grasp of networking protocols in Layers 3 and 4 of the OSI Model
- Knowledge/interest in HTTP, TLS, and CDN networks
- Experience/interest in network performance monitoring and tuning
- Strong collaboration and communication skills
Cloudflare Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Employer-verified medical, dental, and vision coverage, mental-health/EAP support, FSAs/HSAs, disability and life insurance, and pet insurance for U.S. employees are explicitly included. The overall package is presented as comprehensive across core health protections.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Unlimited/flexible PTO, paid holidays and sick time, plus three paid volunteer days per year are highlighted. These policies indicate generous time-off flexibility beyond standard accrual models.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — Employees commonly receive equity alongside an Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a discounted purchase feature. Relocation support and home-office stipends further reinforce access to ownership and distributed-work enablers.
Cloudflare Insights
What We Do
Cloudflare, Inc. (NYSE: NET) is the leading connectivity cloud company on a mission to help build a better Internet. It empowers organizations to make their employees, applications and networks faster and more secure everywhere, while reducing complexity and cost. Cloudflare’s connectivity cloud delivers the most full-featured, unified platform of cloud-native products and developer tools, so any organization can gain the control they need to work, develop, and accelerate their business. Powered by one of the world’s largest and most interconnected networks, Cloudflare blocks billions of threats online for its customers every day. It is trusted by millions of organizations – from the largest brands to entrepreneurs and small businesses to nonprofits, humanitarian groups, and governments across the globe.
Why Work With Us
Cloudflare employees come from all walks of life. We are mission-driven, and our team is energized by a collaborative, creative environment that celebrates our differences and fosters new ways to grow together.
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We are committed to developing a global team that is distributed with a flexible working approach. Doing this equitably and inclusively is essential to our success. Visit our careers site for more on 'How & Where We Work.'
