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Software Engineer, Network Performance & Reliability (Argo)

CloudflareHybridEngineering
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Salary
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Job type
Full-time
Posted
15 Jan 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

The Software Engineer, Network Performance & Reliability (Argo) role at Cloudflare is a hybrid position based in Austin, US, focused on developing advanced network software infrastructure to power global connectivity. This opportunity suits a growth-oriented engineer who wants to solve massive-scale distributed systems challenges using modern technologies and AI-powered tools.

Key Responsibilities

Contribute technically to cutting-edge network software infrastructure that powers almost all products in Cloudflare's portfolio.
Partner with various Engineering teams, Network Engineering, and SRE to translate requirements into new platform capabilities.
Participate in all stages of the software development lifecycle, including system design, coding, automated testing, and production deployments.
Use AI-powered tools and systems in daily workflows to analyze codebases, introspect production systems, and accelerate problem-solving.
Operate under a Run What You Build model, taking responsibility for system health and participating in the team on-call rotation.

Requirements

Systems-level programming experience in languages such as Go, Rust, C, or C++.
Solid grasp of networking protocols in Layers 3 and 4 of the OSI Model, along with knowledge of HTTP, TLS, and CDN networks.
Experience in implementing secure and highly-available distributed systems.
Strong ability to debug issues in complex systems and strong collaboration and communication skills.
Willingness to adopt and integrate AI tools and systems into engineering workflows, and a willingness to learn Rust if not already experienced.

Nice to Have

Knowledge of TCP/IP and Internet routing alongside professional systems-level programming experience in Rust.
Working knowledge of statistical-analysis techniques and control theory.
Experience building tools and APIs, plus experience with monitoring, alerting, and debugging large-scale distributed systems.
Experience participating in an on-call rotation.
Experience using AI-assisted development tools in a professional setting.

Skills and Tools

Rust, Go, C, C++
Linux networking, ClickHouse, PostgreSQL, Grafana, Kubernetes
HTTP, TLS, CDN networks, Layers 3 and 4 networking protocols
AI-powered development tools and workflows

Salary and Benefits

Equity plan eligibility.
Comprehensive health and welfare benefits including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, commuter spending accounts, and fertility and family forming benefits.
On-demand mental health support, employee assistance program, and global travel medical insurance.
Financial benefits including short and long-term disability insurance, life and accident insurance, 401(k) retirement savings plan, and employee stock participation plan.
Flexible paid time off covering vacation and sick leave, plus leave programs such as parental, pregnancy health, medical, and bereavement leave.

About the Company

Cloudflare operates one of the world's largest networks, protecting and accelerating millions of internet properties without adding hardware or changing code. The company runs initiatives like Project Galileo, the Athenian Project, and the 1.1.1.1 public DNS resolver to protect journalism, local government election websites, and user privacy.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please visit the official Cloudflare careers page.

Skills and tech stack

KubernetesRustC++

Questions candidates ask

Where is this job located?

This role is a hybrid position available in Austin, US.

What programming languages are used in this role?

The team works with Rust, Go, C, and C++, with a heavy emphasis on Rust.

What is the operational model for engineering teams at Cloudflare?

Engineering teams operate under a Run What You Build model, meaning they take responsibility for system health and participate in on-call rotations.

Are AI tools used in this role?

Yes, engineers use AI-powered tools and systems in their daily workflows to analyze and extend codebases, explore datasets, and accelerate problem-solving.

What benefits are included for US employees?

US employees receive medical, dental, vision insurance, 401(k) matching through the retirement savings plan, equity eligibility, flexible paid time off, disability insurance, and parental leave.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Cloudflare careers page.

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