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# Senior Software Engineer - Network Platforms

- **Company:** CloudFlare
- **Location:** San Francisco, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $68,000.0 - $91,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Automation of Tests, Border Gateway Protocol, C++ (Programming Language), Protocol Stack, Computer Networks, Software Debugging, Distributed Systems, Networking Hardware, Internet Protocol, Multi-protocol Systems, Python (Programming Language), Linux Kernel, Network Architecture, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Network Switches, Computer Networking Systems, Cloudflare, Software Coding
- **Published:** October 16, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.jofdav.com/jobs/60126272-senior-software-engineer-network-platforms

## About the Role

We are looking for smart, innovative team players that have experience in covering Linux kernel network stack development (particularly with eBPF), complex distributed systems, and understanding of internet protocols and technologies. As youll be solving problems of massive scale and significance, you are a growth-oriented individual who enjoys being outside of your comfort zone. You are comfortable in a fast-paced but sensible work environment. You value curiosity and empathy and lead with these values., * Systems-level programming experience in Go, Python, Rust, C, or C++

 * A solid grasp of BGP and internet routing
 * Relish opportunities to dive into new technologies, and a demonstrated ability to do so
 * Experience in implementing, deploying, and debugging mission-critical distributed systems
 * Strong collaboration and communication skills
 * Willingness to adopt and integrate AI tools and systems into your engineering workflow, * Familiarity vendor switching SDKs
 * Familiarity with SR-MPLS and sFlow, BGP-LS & PCE protocols
 * Experience writing packet-processing software (eg, eBPF at TC or XDP, DPDK)
 * Experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., code completion, codebase analysis, log/data exploration) in a professional setting
 * Experience participating in an on-call rotation

## Description

At Cloudflare, were not looking for people who wait for a polished roadmap; were looking for the builders who see the cracks in the Internet that everyone else has simply learned to live with. We value candidates who have the instinct to spot a "normalized" problem and the AI-native curiosity to create a solution using the latest tools. Our culture is built on iteration, leveraging AI to ship faster today to make it better tomorrow, while ensuring that every improvement, no matter how small, is shared across the team to lift everyone up. If youre the type of person who values curiosity over bureaucracy, and that AI is a partner in solving tough problems to keep the Internet moving forward, youll fit right in., The Network Platforms team was formed to build and extend network software infrastructure responsible for delivery of traffic through critical paths of Cloudflare's global network. These systems directly impact traffic across Cloudflare's network infrastructure, across numerous products and millions of customers. They are key to Cloudflare's mission to make the internet faster, safer, and more reliable., As a member of the team you will build and extend various software systems that carry traffic on critical paths of Cloudflare's network: from the host server linux kernel, to the network hardware dataplane, to the physical interconnect at an adjacent network. You will participate in all stages of the software development lifecycle, from designing and documenting systems, to writing code and automated tests, to planning, managing, and monitoring production software deployments. You will collaborate with engineers across the company, from operations teams to the teams building customer-facing products, ensuring these capabilities match business needs.

Our team at Cloudflare operates under a "Run What You Build" model. This means we are responsible for the health of our systems and actively participate in our team's on-call rotation as part of our operational duties.