Senior Systems Engineer, Cloud App Control
CloudflareSydney, New South Wales, Australia
Posted March 3, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Cloudflare is a highly ambitious, large-scale technology company with a soul, dedicated to helping build a better Internet.
Job Description
Cloudflare is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to join their Cloud App Control team, responsible for building features within Gateway, a high-performance global edge network data plane service. The ideal candidate will have experience with Rust, Go, and Typescript, as well as a strong grasp of networking protocols and software security.
Requirements
- Programming experience in Rust, C++, or similar low-level languages
- Programming experience in Go and/or Typescript is a plus, but not required
- A strong grasp of networking protocols in Layers 3-7 of the OSI Model
- Solid understanding of HTTP protocols - including experience with HTTP/2 and bonus for HTTP/3 experience
- Basic understanding of software security and encryption
- Experience in designing and implementing secure and highly-available distributed systems
- Willingness, curiosity, and enthusiasm to learn new programming languages, technologies, and systems
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance