Senior Network Systems Architect, Global Infrastructure

CloudFlare; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloudflare is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join the Integrated Network Strategy team. You will shape the global network architecture, drive capacity planning, and influence hardware evolution across Cloudflare's rapidly growing infrastructure.

You will work with a talented group of engineers and architects to build scalable, secure networking solutions that power the internet. Strong leadership, deep routing knowledge, and a track record of delivering large-scale network programs are

Qualifications

• 10+ years designing, operating, or planning large-scale network infrastructure.
• Deep hands-on experience with modern routing protocols (BGP, ISIS, RSVP-TE).
• Strong experience with SDN and programmable forwarding.
• Proven ability to mentor engineers and lead teams through complexity.

Responsibilities

• Design and evolve the architecture of Cloudflare's global network.
• Own capacity planning processes and systems across infrastructure teams.
• Evaluate and drive hardware evolution and platform strategies.
• Mentor engineers and collaborate with cross-functional partners to meet roadmaps.

Skills

Network design

BGP/ISIS/RSVP-TE

SDN / programmable forwarding

Network security at scale

Leadership / mentoring

Job description

Cloudflare is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join the Integrated Network Strategy team. You will shape the global network architecture, drive capacity planning, and influence hardware evolution across Cloudflare's rapidly growing infrastructure.

You will work with a talented group of engineers and architects to build scalable, secure networking solutions that power the internet. Strong leadership, deep routing knowledge, and a track record of delivering large-scale network programs are