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Principal Engineer - GTM Data Platform

CloudflareHybridDeveloper Relations
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
22 Jul 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The Principal Engineer for the GTM Data Platform at Cloudflare will own the go-to-market software and data products that drive sales operations. This role is ideal for a senior technologist with a background in distributed systems who thrives in ambiguous, fast-paced environments and wants to build solutions on Cloudflare's platform.

Key Responsibilities

Design and implement features using Golang, TypeScript, and SQL while building production services on Cloudflare Workers and Kubernetes.
Own the core data foundation, including query engines, workflows, MCP/APIs, and internal products from initial design docs to deployment and production monitoring.
Participate in on-call rotations, lead incident resolution, and write postmortems to improve system reliability.
Utilize AI tools extensively to accelerate software development, debugging, and everyday operational workflows.
Collaborate across departments with Sales, Marketing, Developer Relations, and Growth teams to convert operational pain points into functional software.
Lead complex, organization-wide technical projects autonomously and help establish engineering standards across the GTM organization.

Requirements

10+ years of professional software engineering experience with a track record of leading complex, organization-wide data initiatives.
Deep expertise in building distributed systems and production infrastructure at scale, featuring proficiency in Go and strong working knowledge of TypeScript.
Exceptional ability to navigate ambiguity, identify high-impact technical work, and drive projects independently from conception through adoption.
Deep analytical SQL and data modeling experience with the ability to manage complexity across thousands of tables and debug performance issues using profiling tools.

Nice to Have

Previous experience as a Principal Engineer, Staff+ engineer, or technical leader on platform, infrastructure, or task force teams focused on GTM enablement.
Columnar, OLAP, or lakehouse experience using tools such as ClickHouse, DuckDB, BigQuery, Snowflake, Iceberg, or Starrocks.
Familiarity with the Salesforce data model, CRM integrations, deploying to bare metal and Kubernetes, and Cloudflare Workers or edge platforms.
Background in analytics-engineering dbt workflows and SaaS or product-led growth GTM motions.

Skills and Tools

Programming Languages: Go, TypeScript, SQL
Platforms & Infrastructure: Kubernetes, Cloudflare Workers, distributed systems
Data & Analytics: Snowflake, dbt, query engines, workflows, MCP/APIs

Salary and Benefits

Cloudflare provides a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to support employees and their families. Health and welfare offerings include medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, commuter spending accounts, fertility and family forming benefits, and on-demand mental health support with an employee assistance program. Financial security options consist of short and long-term disability insurance, life and accident insurance, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, and an employee stock participation plan. Employees also receive flexible paid time off covering vacation and sick leave, alongside specialized leave programs such as parental, pregnancy health, medical, and bereavement leave. Additionally, the role is eligible to participate in Cloudflare's equity plan.

About the Company

Cloudflare operates one of the world's largest networks, helping power millions of websites and internet properties by protecting and accelerating applications without adding hardware or changing code. The company champions a better Internet through initiatives like Project Galileo, which protects journalism and civil society organizations against cyber attacks, and the Athenian Project, which secures state and local election websites. Cloudflare also operates the 1.1.1.1 public DNS resolver, emphasizing strong user privacy commitments.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should review the requirements and submit their application directly on the official Cloudflare careers page.

Skills and tech stack

SQLKubernetesTypeScriptGolangSnowflakedbt

Questions candidates ask

What location is this role based in?

This hybrid position is available in Austin, Texas.

How many years of experience are required for this role?

Candidates must have 10+ years of software engineering experience with a demonstrated history of leading complex, organization-wide data initiatives.

What primary programming languages are used?

The role primarily utilizes Golang, TypeScript, and SQL.

Are benefits provided with this position?

Yes, Cloudflare offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, financial programs, retirement savings, equity plans, and flexible paid time off.

What is the primary focus of the GTM Data Platform team?

The team owns the go-to-market software, data foundations, and signals that support marketing, developer relations, growth programs, and sales motions.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Cloudflare careers page.

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