Principal Systems Engineer

Job Overview

At Cloudflare, we are seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to join our Product Platform Task Force, focusing on critical infrastructure initiatives across our product suite and massive edge network. This role involves collaborating with engineering leadership to architect and execute complex technical projects that enhance our services and ensure robust performance, security, and developer experience.

Technical Requirements

Responsibilities

• • Define technical strategy and lead execution of high-impact initiatives that benefit the engineering organization.
• • Architect and implement security-critical systems including authentication and authorization mechanisms.
• • Design and build ultra-distributed systems leveraging Cloudflare's global edge network.
• • Set architectural standards and technical direction for the Product Platform stack.
• • Identify critical technical debt and drive consensus among leadership to fund and execute solutions.
• • Mentor and elevate senior engineers through code reviews and architectural discussions.

Technical Environment

Benefits & Perks

• • Medical/Rx Insurance
• • Dental Insurance
• • Vision Insurance
• • Flexible Spending Accounts
• • Commuter Spending Accounts
• • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• • Flexible paid time off