Principal Systems Engineer

Cloudflare is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to help build their next-generation proxy that powers a quarter of the Internet's traffic. This is a crucial role for someone with deep expertise in HTTP, transport protocols, and congestion control. The position offers the unique opportunity to lead technical direction in a team that not only uses protocols but helps define them, working closely with IETF and open-source communities on QUIC, MASQUE, and emerging standards like ECH.

As a Principal Systems Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of designing and implementing Cloudflare's Rust-based proxy architecture, leading improvements in performance, reliability, and observability at a global scale. Your expertise in congestion control and transport behavior will directly influence product and architectural decisions. You'll also play a key role in shaping protocol evolution and representing Cloudflare in the standards community.

Cloudflare runs one of the world's largest networks, powering millions of websites and Internet properties for customers ranging from individual bloggers to Fortune 500 companies. The company's mission is to help build a better Internet, providing protection and acceleration for Internet applications without requiring hardware installation or code changes.

The role offers the opportunity to work on highly challenging infrastructure projects, contribute to open standards, and mentor other engineers. You'll be joining a company known for innovative projects like Project Galileo, the Athenian Project, and 1.1.1.1, demonstrating their commitment to protecting the free and open Internet.

This position is based in Bengaluru and requires in-person work. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in systems programming, deep protocol knowledge, and a proven track record of scaling high-performance systems. Join Cloudflare to make a significant impact on the future of Internet infrastructure.