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Senior Systems Engineer, Workers AI

CloudflareIn-OfficeEmerging Technology and Incubation
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Salary
Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Posted
1 Apr 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The Senior Systems Engineer, Workers AI position at Cloudflare involves designing and building the foundational infrastructure that powers AI inference across a massive global network. This hybrid role is located in Austin, Texas, or London, United Kingdom, and suits a high-agency systems professional who wants to shape how artificial intelligence runs at the network edge.

Key Responsibilities

Build and maintain core elements of the serverless inference platform to guarantee high scalability and uptime for users.
Tune model scheduling algorithms to boost resource efficiency and performance throughout the infrastructure.
Update request routing mechanisms to minimize latency for end-users interacting with real-time applications.
Enhance platform resilience by uncovering and mitigating potential systemic risks.
Upgrade the observability setup with detailed metrics, logging, and tracing alongside fine-tuned alerts.
Spearhead complex, multi-functional technical projects starting from early architecture through final deployment.
Guide and mentor junior colleagues while fostering a collaborative engineering team culture.

Requirements

Professional background in systems engineering with an emphasis on distributed, high-performance architectures.
Advanced expertise using Rust, specifically within asynchronous programming environments.
Thorough knowledge and practical application of networking protocols such as TCP, HTTP, and WebSocket.
Demonstrated capability with scaling, load balancing, and caching strategies in distributed setups.

Nice to Have

Practical exposure to container orchestration tools like Kubernetes or Nomad.
Familiarity with the specific architectural hurdles of large-scale inference serving, including diffusion models and large language models.

Skills and Tools

Rust
Kubernetes
Nomad
Distributed Systems
High-Performance Computing
Networking Protocols (TCP, HTTP, WebSocket)

About the Company

Cloudflare operates one of the largest global networks to accelerate and protect internet properties ranging from small blogs to major enterprises, with a mission to help build a better internet. The organization values curiosity, iteration, and problem-solving without heavy bureaucracy. Initiatives like Project Galileo, the Athenian Project, and the 1.1.1.1 public DNS resolver highlight a commitment to defending civil society, local government elections, and user privacy.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Cloudflare careers page to submit an application for this opportunity.

Skills and tech stack

KubernetesRust

Questions candidates ask

What locations are available for this role?

This position is available in Austin, Texas, or London, United Kingdom, on a hybrid basis.

What primary programming language is required?

Expert proficiency in Rust, particularly in asynchronous environments, is required for this role.

What does the Workers AI infrastructure handle?

The infrastructure powers real-time voice, frontier open LLMs, and customer-deployed models running on accelerators in hundreds of global cities.

What tools are considered a plus for applicants?

Container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes and Nomad are listed as bonus points.

How should I apply for the position?

Candidates can apply directly on the official Cloudflare careers page.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Cloudflare careers page.

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