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Software Engineer, API and Zones

Cloudflare runs one of the world's largest networks powering millions of websites and Internet properties, providing protection and acceleration without hardware or software changes.
Backend
Mid-Level Software Engineer
Hybrid
5,000+ Employees
3+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS · Cybersecurity

Description For Software Engineer, API and Zones

Cloudflare is seeking a Backend Software Engineer to join their API and Zones team, focusing on building and maintaining customer and internal service APIs. This role is integral to Cloudflare's mission of helping build a better Internet, working with one of the world's largest networks that powers millions of websites. The position requires expertise in backend architecture, database design, and API development, using technologies like Go, Redis, and PostgreSQL. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience, strong distributed systems knowledge, and the ability to work with complex data flows. The role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work on large-scale systems that impact millions of users. Cloudflare values diversity and inclusion, offering a collaborative environment where engineers can make significant contributions to Internet infrastructure. The position provides flexibility with hybrid work options in Atlanta, Austin, Denver, or Lisbon, combining the benefits of remote work with in-person collaboration.

Last updated 8 days ago

Responsibilities For Software Engineer, API and Zones

  • Build customer APIs and internal service APIs
  • Work with product team to understand and document functional requirements
  • Develop new code and maintain existing code
  • Participate in on-call rotation
  • Design and implement large-scale distributed systems

Requirements For Software Engineer, API and Zones

Go
Redis
PostgreSQL
Kubernetes
  • 3-5 years of professional experience building and managing software applications at large scale
  • Deep knowledge of modern programming languages (Go, Rust, JavaScript, PHP)
  • Strong computer science fundamentals
  • Experience in designing and architecting large-scale distributed systems
  • Experience with Observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Kibana)
  • Experience designing and documenting customer-facing APIs
  • Solid knowledge of SQL and PostgreSQL
  • Experience with containers (Docker & Kubernetes)
  • Understanding of Cloudflare developers platform

Benefits For Software Engineer, API and Zones

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Mental Health Assistance
Parental Leave
Equity
Commuter Benefits
  • Medical/Rx Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Commuter Spending Accounts
  • Fertility & Family Forming Benefits
  • Mental health support and Employee Assistance Program
  • Global Travel Medical Insurance
  • Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Employee Stock Participation Plan
  • Flexible paid time off
  • Parental, pregnancy health, medical, and bereavement leave

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