Network Hardware Engineer: NPI & Automation

CloudFlare; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloudflare is seeking a Network Hardware Engineer in Austin to lead the NPI process for network devices used in Cloudflare's Global Network. You will drive device selection, validation testing, and production readiness, while developing automated tests aligned with operational needs.

The role emphasizes collaboration across engineering and operations, plus hands-on validation of hardware performance, scripting in Python, and familiarity with AI tools to optimize testing workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• You will be involved in every stage of the New Product Introduction (NPI) process, including requirements gathering, device selection, Device Validation Testing (DVT), Production Validation Testing (PVT), and Operational Acceptance.

Skills

BS/MS/PhD in CE/EE/CS

Hardware evaluation & testing

Networking hardware architecture

Data center routing protocols

Project ownership

OEM/ODM collaboration

Python scripting

AI tools familiarity

Education

BS/MS/PhD in CE/EE/CS

Tools

Spirent/Ixia

Open source network OS platforms

Job description

Cloudflare is seeking a Network Hardware Engineer in Austin to lead the NPI process for network devices used in Cloudflare's Global Network. You will drive device selection, validation testing, and production readiness, while developing automated tests aligned with operational needs.

The role emphasizes collaboration across engineering and operations, plus hands-on validation of hardware performance, scripting in Python, and familiarity with AI tools to optimize testing workflows.