Software Engineer, Data Center Networking (Rust)

About the Team
Cloudflare is redefining the way networks are run at scale. Our Network Services product suite puts the connectivity, scale, and performance of Cloudflare's global network in front of customers' network infrastructure and private networks, providing a single pane of glass for network connectivity, visibility, and operating network functions like DoS mitigation, Next-Gen Firewall, IDS/IPS, WAN optimization, Network Interconnects, and more. We are a team of engineers and product managers who obsess over quickly building products that solve real customer problems using innovative technologies and techniques which leverage Cloudflare's unique architecture and global network footprint.
Cloudflare Network Interconnect
Cloudflare Network Interconnect allows customers to connect their network infrastructure directly with Cloudflare - rather than using the public Internet - for a more reliable and secure experience. Customers can bring Cloudflare's full suite of network functions to their physical network edge, directly connected over direct 1Gbps, 10Gbps, and/or 100Gbps links.
About the Role
We're looking for curious and empathetic engineers who are excited to join us in changing the way networking is done. Some of the things our team works on include:

• A Linux-based networking dataplane which ingests and forwards traffic from some of the largest networks in the world
• Developing custom software for dedicated hardware switching equipment such as networking ASICs
• Developing high performance networking software to connect some of Cloudflare's largest customers into Cloudflare via private links
• Developing a robust and automated control plane to manage a fleet of custom network devices across the globe
• Communicating results and updates through blog posts, internal talks, and tickets
• Partnering with teams in the Network Engineering, Network Operations, Data Center Engineering, and Observability organizations to seamlessly integrate with wider Cloudflare systems to push forward the product roadmap and integrate customer's interconnects
• Partnering with some of the best engineers and product managers to solve big problems

Examples of desirable skills, knowledge, and experience

• Experience building and shipping large-scale, reliable, highly distributed systems
• Systems-level programming experience, preferably in Rust and/or C++
• Expertise in L2, L3, and/or L4 networking protocols
• Familiarity with network engineering and protocols used in data center switching and routing as well as Internet routing - BGP, BFP, OSPF, MPLS, etc.
• Experience building on top of Linux kernel networking primitives - netfilter, nftables, eBPF, tc, switchdev, network namespaces, etc
• Experience designing and integrating RESTful APIs and backend systems
• Excellent debugging and optimization skills
• Attention to detail and ability to solve complex customer problems
• Own solutions end-to-end and driving the design, development, and deployment process
• Able to work across teams and level common, sustainable solutions
• Creative, open-minded, collaborative problem solver
• Focus on clarity in written and verbal communication

Bonus Points

• Experience with white-box network switches and open source projects such as openswitch.net
• Experience developing, working on, or modifying the Linux kernel, or Linux kernel programming experience more generally.
• Experience working with switching ASICs or similar hardware.

Compensation
Senior Level (4)

• For Bay Area-based hires: Estimated annual salary of $196,000 - $240,000
• For New York City, Washington, and California (excluding Bay Area) based hires: Estimated annual salary of $187,000 - $229,000.
• For Colorado-based hires: Estimated annual salary of $168,000 - $206,000.

Mid Level (3)

• For Bay Area-based hires: Estimated annual salary of $162,000 - $198,000
• For New York City, Washington, and California (excluding Bay Area) based hires: Estimated annual salary of $154,000 - $188,000
• For Colorado-based hires: Estimated annual salary of $137,000 - $167,000

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