Principal Systems Engineer

Principal Systems Engineer at Cloudflare.

About the role

This position is part of the Developer Go-to-Market (GTM) team, a dedicated group formed in January 2025 to enhance developer engagement and promote platform adoption.

In this capacity, you will serve as the technical authority for the software and data infrastructure that supports our sales initiatives and growth strategies.

• Key facts
• Location: Austin, Texas (Hybrid) Engagement: Full-time Team: Developer Go-to-Market (GTM)

What you'll do

• Design and uphold the foundational data architecture, which includes the Query Engine, Workflows, and internal APIs essential for operations.
• Create and oversee software tools that assist sales teams in improving customer outreach and visualizing sales pipelines effectively.
• Spearhead intricate, cross-departmental technical projects, guiding them from the initial design phase through to production deployment and ongoing monitoring.
• Work closely with Sales, Marketing, and Developer Relations teams to convert operational needs into functional software solutions.
• Engage in on-call duties and conduct incident analysis to maintain system reliability and performance.
• Incorporate AI-driven workflows into everyday development and debugging tasks to enhance efficiency.
• Set and uphold engineering standards throughout the GTM organization to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Collaborate with various stakeholders to refine processes and improve the overall developer experience.
• Analyze system performance metrics and implement improvements to optimize efficiency and reliability.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance on best practices in software development and system architecture.
• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies to ensure the team remains competitive and innovative.
• Facilitate training sessions and workshops to enhance team skills and knowledge in relevant technologies.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on leading large-scale data projects.
• Expertise in programming languages such as Go and Type Script.
• Strong SQL capabilities and experience with intricate data modeling techniques.
• Proven ability to identify and resolve performance issues related to databases and queries.
• Demonstrated experience managing distributed systems and infrastructure in live production settings.
• Ability to independently drive projects in environments with ambiguous requirements and limited guidance.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to tackling challenges.
• Nice to have
• Previous experience in a Principal or Staff+ engineering role within platform or infrastructure teams.
• Familiarity with OLAP, lakehouse, or columnar technologies, including Click House, Duck DB, Big Query, Snowflake, Iceberg, or Starrocks.
• Knowledge of Salesforce CRM data models and experience with API integrations.
• Background in deploying applications on bare metal or Kubernetes environments.
• Understanding of Cloudflare Workers and dbt analytics-engineering workflows.
• Experience with product-led growth (PLG) strategies or Saa S business models.

Skills & tools

• Proficient in Go, Type Script, SQL, Kubernetes, Cloudflare Workers, and AI-assisted development tools.
• Practical notes
• This position includes eligibility for equity participation, providing an opportunity for shared ownership in the company.
• Comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, along with a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Flexible paid time off policies and parental/medical leave programs are also part of the benefits offered.
• Employment may be subject to U. S. export control regulations; candidates must be qualified to receive controlled technology without the need for export license sponsorship.
• Final candidates may be required to participate in an in-person interview at a Cloudflare office or designated hub.

Join Cloudflare as a Principal Systems Engineer and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our developer engagement initiatives.

Your expertise will be crucial in driving our technical projects and enhancing our platform’s capabilities.

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