Software Engineer, Realtime - Cloudflare

About the Role

Cloudflare is seeking a Software Engineer to join our team pushing the boundaries of global realtime communication. You will leverage Cloudflare’s massive global network to build and operate high-performance, resilient systems for realtime video, voice, and data, utilizing technologies like WebRTC, MoQ, and emerging standards.

We are looking for builders who thrive on solving complex, large-scale problems and are comfortable working in an environment that values curiosity, iteration, and the strategic use of AI to accelerate development.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product Management and customers to define and understand requirements.
• Design and implement large-scale distributed systems.
• Instrument global realtime services, build dashboards, and perform data analysis.
• Monitor and tune system performance for optimal reliability.
• Research and implement new Internet standards.
• Effectively utilize modern tools, including AI, to solve technical challenges.

Requirements

• Strong computer science and software engineering fundamentals.
• Proven experience working with large-scale distributed systems.
• A collaborative mindset with high initiative and curiosity.
• Proficiency in a modern systems programming language such as Rust or Go.

Bonus Points

• Experience with realtime protocols (WebRTC, MoQ).
• Experience working with streaming media.
• Relevant personal projects demonstrating technical depth.

Benefits

• Equity: Eligible to participate in Cloudflare’s equity plan.
• Health & Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus fertility/family forming benefits and mental health support.
• Financial: 401(k) retirement plan, Employee Stock Participation Plan, and disability/life insurance.
• Time Off: Flexible paid time off and robust leave programs (parental, medical, bereavement).

Note: This role may require flexibility to be on-call outside of standard working hours.