Distributed Systems Engineer, Analytical Database Platform
CloudflareAustin, Texas, United States
Posted January 22, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Cloudflare is 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.
Job Description
We are looking for experienced and highly motivated engineers to join our DATA Org and help build the future of data at Cloudflare. Our mission is to empower customers to leverage their data to drive better outcomes for their business.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience working in software development covering distributed systems and databases.
- Strong programming skills (Golang is preferable), as well as a deep understanding of software development best practices and principles.
- Hands-on experience with modern observability stacks, including Prometheus, Grafana, and a strong understanding of handling high-cardinality metrics at scale.
- Strong knowledge of SQL and database internals, including experience with database design, optimisation, and performance tuning.
- A solid foundation in computer science, including algorithms, data structures, distributed systems, and concurrency.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a willingness to debug, troubleshoot, and learn about complex problems at high scale.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with other teams across Cloudflare.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance