Software Engineering Manager, Network Services

Cloudflare; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 191,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative technology company is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead a dynamic team in the network-layer connectivity and security space. This role involves mentoring engineers, managing production services, and ensuring seamless collaboration across teams. With a focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the company's offerings. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and is committed to building a better Internet. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing field.

Benefits

Medical/Rx Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Commuter Spending Accounts

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Stock Participation Plan

Flexible paid time off

On-demand mental health support

Global Travel Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience managing software engineering teams.
• Strong technical background in networking and systems programming.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of software engineers.
• Work with stakeholders to prioritize and execute projects.
• Manage production services and handle escalations.

Skills

Layer 3 and Layer 4 networking

Linux networking (Network Namespaces, eBPF, nftables)

Programming in Rust

Programming in Golang

Team management and mentoring

Project planning and execution

Clear communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Project management tools

Job description

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About Us

At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world’s largest networks that powers millions of websites and other Internet properties for customers ranging from individual bloggers to SMBs to Fortune 500 companies. Cloudflare protects and accelerates any Internet application online without adding hardware, installing software, or changing a line of code. Internet properties powered by Cloudflare all have web traffic routed through its intelligent global network, which gets smarter with every request. As a result, they see significant improvement in performance and a decrease in spam and other attacks. Cloudflare was named to Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top Company Cultures list and ranked among the World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company.

About Us

At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world’s largest networks that powers millions of websites and other Internet properties for customers ranging from individual bloggers to SMBs to Fortune 500 companies. Cloudflare protects and accelerates any Internet application online without adding hardware, installing software, or changing a line of code. Internet properties powered by Cloudflare all have web traffic routed through its intelligent global network, which gets smarter with every request. As a result, they see significant improvement in performance and a decrease in spam and other attacks. Cloudflare was named to Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top Company Cultures list and ranked among the World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company.

We realize people do not fit into neat boxes. We are looking for curious and empathetic individuals who are committed to developing themselves and learning new skills, and we are ready to help you do that. We cannot complete our mission without building a diverse and inclusive team. We hire the best people based on an evaluation of their potential and support them throughout their time at Cloudflare. Come join us!

Job Title

Engineering Manager

Role Summary

We are looking for a Software Engineering Manager to join the growing network-layer connectivity and security product space. You’ll lead a team of capable engineers to deliver features that customers love while keeping our systems updated and able to handle the scale that comes with growth. You will be responsible for a set of products, features, and technologies that comprise Magic Transit and Magic WAN, working alongside other engineering teams in this space to deliver a cohesive customer experience.

Role Responsibilities

• Hire, Mentor and Coach a team of highly capable Software Engineers
• Work closely with Product and Engineering stakeholders to prioritize, plan and execute on work.
• Ensure status is clearly communicated through various tools, discussions and meetings.
• Understand technical implications of work in order to scope, work across teams and help unblock projects.
• Be responsible for production services, organizing on-call rotations and handling customer escalations and outages effectively.
  
  
  

Role Requirements

• 2+ years Experience as an Engineering Manager for a team of Software Engineers
• Strong technical background in Layer 3 and Layer 4 networking.
• Technical experience with Linux networking such as Network Namespaces, eBPF and nftables.
• Experience programming in systems languages such as Rust and Golang.
• Excel at planning, creating teams and overseeing execution to meet commitments and deliver with predictability.
• Demonstrate a track record of managing a team including hiring, onboarding, and professional development. You inspire your team to reach higher. You’re as good as explaining “why” as you are “how”.
• Experience implementing tools, process, internal instrumentation, methodologies and resolving blockages.
• Comfortable managing teams/projects in multiple locations and time zones, with tight deadlines and short release cycles.
• Focus on clarity in written and verbal communication
  
  
  

Compensation

Compensation may be adjusted depending on work location.

• For Bay Area-based hires: Estimated annual salary of $225,000 - $275,000
• For New York City, Washington, and California (excluding Bay Area) based hires: Estimated annual salary of $213,000 - $261,000.
• For Colorado-based hires: Estimated annual salary of $191,000 - $233,000.
  
  
  

Equity

This role is eligible to participate in Cloudflare’s equity plan.

Benefits

Cloudflare offers a complete package of benefits and programs to support you and your family. Our benefits programs can help you pay health care expenses, support caregiving, build capital for the future and make life a little easier and fun! The below is a description of our benefits for employees in the United States, and benefits may vary for employees based outside the U.S.

Health & Welfare Benefits

• Medical/Rx Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Spending Accounts
• Fertility & Family Forming Benefits
• On-demand mental health support and Employee Assistance Program
• Global Travel Medical Insurance
  
  
  

Financial Benefits

• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Participation Plan
  
  
  

Time Off

• Flexible paid time off covering vacation and sick leave
• Leave programs, including parental, pregnancy health, medical, and bereavement leave
  
  
  

This role may require flexibility to be on-call outside of standard working hours to address technical issues as needed.

What Makes Cloudflare Special?

We’re not just a highly ambitious, large-scale technology company. We’re a highly ambitious, large-scale technology company with a soul. Fundamental to our mission to help build a better Internet is protecting the free and open Internet.

Project Galileo: Since 2014, we've equipped more than 2,400 journalism and civil society organizations in 111 countries with powerful tools to defend themselves against attacks that would otherwise censor their work, technology already used by Cloudflare’s enterprise customers--at no cost.

Athenian Project: In 2017, we created the Athenian Project to ensure that state and local governments have the highest level of protection and reliability for free, so that their constituents have access to election information and voter registration. Since the project, we've provided services to more than 425 local government election websites in 33 states.

1.1.1.1: We released 1.1.1.1 to help fix the foundation of the Internet by building a faster, more secure and privacy-centric public DNS resolver. This is available publicly for everyone to use - it is the first consumer-focused service Cloudflare has ever released. Here’s the deal - we don’t store client IP addresses never, ever. We will continue to abide by our privacy commitment and ensure that no user data is sold to advertisers or used to target consumers.

Sound like something you’d like to be a part of? We’d love to hear from you!

This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations. Please note that any offer of employment may be conditioned on your authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export laws without sponsorship for an export license.

Cloudflare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people and place great value in both diversity and inclusiveness. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to their, or any other person's, perceived or actual race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, or any other basis protected by law. We are an AA/Veterans/Disabled Employer.

Cloudflare provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job. Examples of reasonable accommodations include, but are not limited to, changing the application process, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, please contact us via e-mail at [e-mail] or via mail at 101 Townsend St. San Francisco, CA 94107.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting, Technology, Information and Internet, and Computer and Network Security

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