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# Data Engineer

- **Company:** CloudFlare
- **Location:** Austin, TX, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Computer Programming, Information Engineering, Java Virtual Machine (JVM), Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MySQL, Operational Databases, Standard Sql, Software Engineering, Google Cloud, Large Language Models, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Cloudflare, Vertica, Data Pipelines, Docker
- **Published:** October 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.military.com/career/368823/senior-data-engineer-california-ca-san-francisco

## About the Role

* B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field, or equivalent practical experience.\n
 * 5+ years of professional experience in data engineering, software engineering, or related roles, building and operating production data systems.\n
 * Strong programming expertise in Go, Python, or JVM-based languages, with experience writing high-quality, production-grade services and pipelines.\n
 * Deep knowledge of SQL and hands-on experience designing data models and working with relational, analytical, or vector databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, ClickHouse).\n
 * Experience building scalable, reliable, and observable data pipelines, with an understanding of performance, data quality, and operational best practices.\n
 * Proven problem-solving and communication skills, with a track record of driving projects in ambiguous environments and partnering effectively with cross-functional teams.\n, * Familiarity with container based deployments such as Docker & Kubernetes.\n
 * Familiarity with Google Cloud Platform, foundational Large Language Model (LLM) orchestration frameworks, or something similar.\n

## 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.