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Cloudflare

Linux Engineer

Cloudflare

. Keep Cloudflare Linux platforms secure and up-to-date .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in Linux kernel development, security features, and performance optimization, with a strong foundation in programming languages such as Go, Rust, C, Bash, and Python. Proficient in building CI/CD pipelines and utilizing containerization technologies to enhance deployment processes.

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Linux Kernel ExperienceGo ProgrammingDocker ContainerizationCI/CD Pipeline DevelopmentEBPF Program Construction

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Hard Skills
Linux KernelLinux Software PackagingGoRustCBashPythonEBPFConfiguration ManagementVersion Control (Git)
Tools & Technologies
DockerSaltstackChefCI/CD Pipelines
Industry Keywords
CloudflarePOSIX Operating SystemKernel BugsPerformance RegressionsNetworking

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
ChefDockerLinuxPythonRustSaltStackGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Keep Cloudflare Linux platforms secure and up-to-date
  • Help deploy and deliver the Linux kernel and basic operating system safely and quickly to Cloudflare data centers globally
  • Continuously monitor and resolve kernel bugs and performance regressions
  • Design tools and frameworks that enable engineering teams to use new Linux kernel features and optimizations
  • Help port Cloudflare’s software stack to new hardware platforms and architectures
  • Research and adopt Linux kernel security features and performance improvements
  • Build tools and CI/CD pipelines for safe, automated operating system continuous deployment
  • Collaborate across teams on analysis, optimization, scaling, networking, and complex technical problems

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Experience with the Linux kernel and Linux software packaging
  • CS fundamentals and comfort working in multiple programming languages and codebases
  • Comfortable working in Go, Rust, C, Bash, and Python
  • Familiarity with constructing and using eBPF programs
  • Understanding of Linux and POSIX operating system concepts, including processing, files, syscalls, and networking
  • Experience with Linux containerization technologies such as Docker, Namespaces, and Cgroups
  • Experience with configuration management such as Saltstack or Chef and CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience with version control systems such as Git
  • Applicants may need authorization to receive software or technology controlled under U.S. export laws without sponsorship for an export license

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Opportunity to work on large-scale Internet security, reliability, and performance challenges
  • Opportunity to work with Cloudflare’s global network across more than 335 cities in over 100 countries
  • Potential in-person interview at a Cloudflare office or hub for applicants progressing to the offer stage
  • Equal employment opportunity and diversity and inclusiveness commitment
  • Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities