About this role
The Software Engineer - Platforms & Productivity role at Cloudflare is an exciting hybrid opportunity to build internal platforms and developer tools that empower engineering teams. This position is ideal for a builder who enjoys creating automated guardrails, CI/CD workflows, and AI-assisted solutions to enhance developer velocity.
Role Overview
Cloudflare is seeking a Software Engineer to join the Developer Productivity team on a hybrid schedule. In this capacity, the professional will build and operate internal platforms that allow engineers to develop, deploy, and run software efficiently and safely. Working within a small, impactful team, the engineer will handle a large surface area with direct ownership over developer tooling, CI/CD, GitOps, and AI-assisted development systems.
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About the Company
Cloudflare operates one of the largest intelligent global networks on the internet, accelerating and protecting millions of online properties without requiring extra hardware or software changes. Recognized for its innovative culture, the company is dedicated to building a better internet through initiatives like Project Galileo, the Athenian Project, and the 1.1.1.1 public DNS resolver, all while maintaining strict privacy commitments.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should visit the official Cloudflare careers page to submit their application for this hybrid position.
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What is the primary focus of the Developer Productivity team at Cloudflare?
The team builds internal tools and platforms that enhance the developer experience and engineering velocity, covering code commits to production, developer infrastructure like CI/CD and build systems, AI-assisted development, and developer insights.
What programming languages are required for this role?
Candidates should have experience with TypeScript, Go, or Bash.
Is this position remote or hybrid?
This position is offered as a hybrid role.
What are some of the nice-to-have skills for this position?
Bonus points include experience with AI agents, MCP, evaluations, LLM-based tooling, policy-as-code, platform engineering, and operating distributed or Kubernetes-based systems.
What does the Software Engineer do regarding the Engineering Codex?
The engineer helps govern and enforce the Engineering Codex by turning standards into automated guardrails, CI/CD checks, policy-as-code, and actionable feedback while monitoring adoption.