Systems Engineering, Metrics and Alerting

Cloudflare

. Design, deliver, and operate software and a platform that progresses Cloudflare's Observability competency .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeLisbon • PortugalMid-LevelSenior💰 €66,000 - €91,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and operating high-scale distributed systems, with proficiency in programming languages such as Go and familiarity with Prometheus, Alertmanager, and Thanos. Strong communication skills and experience in a 24/7 service environment are essential for effective collaboration and knowledge sharing.

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Proficiency In GoDesigning High-Scale Distributed SystemsExperience In 24/7 Service EnvironmentProficiency In Prometheus, Alertmanager, And ThanosStrong Written And Verbal Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringData StructuresDatabasesDistributed Linux EnvironmentsScaling BottlenecksMetrics & Alerting PipelineCutting-Edge TechnologiesOpen-Source ContributionInternetworkingNetworking Protocols

Soft Skills

Knowledge SharingMentoringStrong Bias For Action

Industry Keywords

CloudflareObservabilityTSDBsColumnar StoresBGPOSI Model

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsLinuxPrometheusGo

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, deliver, and operate software and a platform that progresses Cloudflare's Observability competency
Solve scaling bottlenecks in critical services in the Metrics & Alerting pipeline
Work on highly distributed and scalable systems
Participate in knowledge sharing and mentoring
Participate in the global on-call rotation for owned services
Research and introduce cutting-edge technologies
Contribute to open-source

Requirements

What you’ll need

Software Engineering background and proficiency in high-level programming languages (e.g., Go)
Proficiency in data structures and databases such as TSDBs and columnar stores
Proficiency in distributed Linux environments
Proficiency in designing high-scale distributed systems
Proficiency in Prometheus, Alertmanager, and Thanos
Experience working in a fast, high-growth environment
Experience working in a 24/7/365 service environment
Exquisite written and verbal communication skills
Familiarity with internetworking, networking protocols Layer 2-7 of the OSI model, and BGP
Strong bias for action
Authorization to receive software or technology controlled under U.S. export laws without sponsorship for an export license may be required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligible to participate in Cloudflare's equity plan
In-person interview may be conducted at a Cloudflare office or hub at the offer stage
Reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities