Software Engineer, FL

Cloudflare; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloudflare in London is seeking a Software Engineer, FL to contribute to the edge platform and the world’s leading web server. You will work with a talented team to improve availability, safety, and security across Cloudflare’s edge infrastructure and data centers.

This role emphasizes performance, distributed systems, and rapid delivery of resilient software. The position requires practical CS fundamentals, strong collaboration, and a commitment to continuous improvement in operations and

Qualifications

• Strong background in practical computer science, including knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and concurrency control systems.
• Experience in performance engineering and managing large, distributed systems.
• Ability to foster communication and consensus among teams.
• A commitment to continuous improvement in operations and product development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of engineers to enhance the availability, safety, and reliability of Cloudflare’s edge ecosystem.
• Work on improving the platform to boost reliability, availability, and security at the edge.
• Contribute to the development of the world’s leading web server by addressing unique challenges and designing innovative solutions.

Skills

Algorithms

Data structures

Concurrency control

Performance engineering

Distributed systems

Team collaboration

Job description

Company Name Cloudflare

Job Role Software Engineer, FL

Qualifications Not Specified

Category IT Jobs

Job Type Full Time

Location London

At Cloudflare, we are dedicated to building a better Internet. Our company operates one of the largest networks globally, serving millions of websites and various Internet properties for a diverse clientele, including individual bloggers, small to medium-sized businesses, and Fortune 500 companies. We enhance and secure Internet applications without the need for additional hardware or software installations. Our intelligent global network improves with each request, leading to better performance and reduced spam and attacks.

The Engineering team at Cloudflare is responsible for the software platform that handles millions of HTTP requests per second. We also develop tools that enable our colleagues to deliver products swiftly and manage software updates across over 200 data centers worldwide. Our Front Line (FL) group maintains and develops the largest web server globally, processing over 150 million HTTP requests per second.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of engineers to enhance the availability, safety, and reliability of Cloudflare’s edge ecosystem.
• Work on improving the platform to boost reliability, availability, and security at the edge.
• Contribute to the development of the world’s leading web server by addressing unique challenges and designing innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Strong background in practical computer science, including knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and concurrency control systems.
• Experience in performance engineering and managing large, distributed systems.
• Ability to foster communication and consensus among teams.
• A commitment to continuous improvement in operations and product development.

Bonus Points

• Familiarity with programming languages such as Rust and Go.
• Understanding of web servers and web protocols.
• Knowledge of distributed systems and web security issues.

We are looking for individuals eager to learn and tackle unique challenges while improving the lives of millions globally. Join us in our mission to build a better Internet!

Cloudflare is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusiveness. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and will consider all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, or disability. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities during the application process.

Degree Requirement: Not Specified

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