Hardware Systems Engineer
Cloudflare
Job Description
Job Overview
Cloudflare is on a mission to build a better Internet, running one of the world’s largest networks that powers millions of websites. As a Hardware Systems Engineer, you will collaborate with various engineering teams to design, qualify, and maintain Cloudflare’s fleet of servers, ensuring smooth operation for 20% of the world's internet traffic. This role involves making critical infrastructure choices and optimizing server hardware for peak performance.
Technical Requirements
Required Skills
- • Compute design engineering
- • Performance benchmarking
- • Debugging and deployment in data centers
- • Knowledge of CPU architectures
- • Server hardware including motherboard designs
- • Bash scripting
- • Python programming
- • Basic Linux task automation
Preferred Skills
- • Experience with Redfish, IPMI
- • Knowledge of performance benchmarking
- • Kernel development
- • Compiler optimization
- • Driver development
- • Experience with observability tools like Prometheus and Grafana
Experience Level
Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science with extensive experience in the field.
Responsibilities
- • Gather product requirements for next generation servers
- • Assess performance and select components with silicon vendors
- • Specify, design and determine key performance indicators for servers
- • Qualify server hardware across EVT/DVT/PVT phases
- • Onboard and integrate new servers into provisioning and fleet management tools
- • Collaborate with performance and software teams to optimize performance
- • Deploy firmware updates and maintain automation tools
- • Communicate results and updates through blog posts and internal talks
Benefits & Perks
- • Medical/Rx Insurance
- • Dental Insurance
- • Vision Insurance
- • Flexible Spending Accounts
- • Commuter Spending Accounts
- • Fertility & Family Forming Benefits
- • On-demand mental health support
- • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- • Flexible paid time off
Additional Information
- Location
- Austin, US, San Francisco, US, or Seattle, US (Austin preferred)
- Type
- Hybrid
- Compensation
- Estimated annual salary of $162,000 - $180,000 for Mid Level; compensation may vary based on location and level.
About Cloudflare
We make websites, apps, and networks faster and more secure. Our developer platform is the best place to build modern apps and deliver AI initiatives.
Company Size
1001-5000
Website
Categories
Cloud Computing
Cybersecurity
Internet Security
Web Services