About this role
Role Overview
The Principal Systems Engineer, DevTools position at Cloudflare is a hands-on engineering role based in Austin, US, operating in a hybrid work environment. This position suits an experienced systems builder who wants to design, operate, and scale the internal developer tools used daily by thousands of engineers.
Key Responsibilities
Requirements
Nice to Have
Skills and Tools
Salary and Benefits
Cloudflare provides comprehensive support programs for employees in the United States, which may vary for international staff. Healthcare offerings include medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, commuter spending, fertility care, and an employee assistance program with mental health support. Financial protections encompass short and long-term disability, life and accident insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and an employee stock participation plan. Additional offerings include flexible paid time off, parental, pregnancy, medical, and bereavement leave, plus eligibility to participate in the company equity plan.
About the Company
Cloudflare runs a massive global network that accelerates and protects millions of internet properties, ranging from individual blogs to major Fortune 500 enterprises, without requiring hardware installations or code modifications. Recognized for innovative technology and company culture, the firm maintains strong community commitments through initiatives like Project Galileo, the Athenian Project, and the 1.1.1.1 public DNS resolver.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit the official Cloudflare careers page to submit an application for this hybrid opportunity located in Austin, US.
Skills and tech stack
Questions candidates ask
Where is this job located?
This hybrid position is available in Austin, US.
What programming languages are required or preferred?
Strong coding ability is required in TypeScript, Go, Rust, and Bash.
What does the Developer Tooling team do?
The Developer Tooling team builds internal platforms and tools that enhance developer velocity, productivity, infrastructure, and AI-assisted development across Cloudflare engineering.
What benefits are included for US employees?
US employees receive medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, retirement and stock participation plans, disability and life insurance, parental and medical leave, and flexible paid time off.
Is remote work permitted for this role?
The job description lists the location as hybrid in Austin, US, and does not specify full-time remote availability.