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Cloudflare

Principal Engineer

Cloudflare

. Work on edge CDN proxy services and products .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in operating high-performance, large-scale software systems while leading engineering teams to deliver customer-focused solutions. Proficient in HTTP and transport protocols, with a strong emphasis on communication and collaboration across teams.

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High Performance Software SystemsTeam LeadershipHTTP Protocol KnowledgeCustomer-Focused DevelopmentProject Management

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Hard Skills
Software EngineeringCaching SystemsEdge CDN Proxy ServicesLarge Scale Systems OperationConcurrent Project Management
Soft Skills
Clear CommunicationCollaboration
Industry Keywords
U.S. Export Laws Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Work on edge CDN proxy services and products
  • Focus on customer speed improvement products, caching systems, and connectivity to customer origins
  • Work hands-on and in a leadership role for small groups of engineers
  • Build products and operate services to make Cloudflare the fastest place in the world to serve content from

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • At least 5 years experience as a hands-on engineer
  • Experience operating high performance and large scale software systems
  • Experience leading teams of engineers to deliver projects
  • Experience working on multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities
  • Detailed knowledge of HTTP and transport protocols
  • Ability to work with other teams and maintain clear lines of communication across and upwards in an organisation
  • Customer-focused experience building what customers need
  • Authorization to receive software or technology controlled under U.S. export laws without sponsorship for an export license may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Equal employment opportunity and commitment to diversity and inclusiveness
  • Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities
  • Potential in-person interview at a Cloudflare office or hub at the offer stage