Edge Runtime Engineering Manager (C++/Rust)

Cloudflare

Austin (TX)

Hybrid

USD 220,000 - 303,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Stock Participation Plan

Flexible paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Cloudflare seeks an Engineering Manager to lead the Workers Runtime - Edge team and own the production service across Cloudflare's fleet. You will drive architectural evolution and ensure reliability at scale.

The role requires strong C++/Rust background, deep experience with low-latency distributed systems, and a proven track record in hiring and mentoring engineers. You will collaborate across teams to deliver secure, high-performance edge solutions.

Qualifications

Minimum 4 years of experience leading teams of engineers.
Proven track record in building and operating large-scale, low-latency distributed systems.
Strong C++/Rust expertise with systems-level design.
Solid knowledge of security fundamentals and threat modeling.

Responsibilities

Lead the Workers Runtime - Edge team and ensure reliability across Cloudflare's fleet.
Drive major infra initiatives and architectural evolution for the runtime platform.
Own release safety, health monitoring, and scalable rollout processes.
Balance feature delivery with foundational improvements to maintain long-term health and velocity.
Collaborate with adjacent teams to align with the broader Developer Platform roadmap.