Senior Systems Engineer, Cloudflare Tunnel
Cloudflare · Hybrid
Posted about 2 months ago · $168,000 - $231,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 66 days Cloudflare's roles stay open a median of 66 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 28% of Cloudflare's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Cloudflare
- high 252 stale, 12 reposted of 342 open
- Hiring momentum
- 494 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-08
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Cloudflare's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Cloudflare.
About this role
As a Senior Systems Engineer on the Cloudflare Tunnel team, you will lead the technical vision and architecture for connecting machines to the Cloudflare network. Your role involves designing complex software systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring the long-term stability and performance of the product. You will also mentor team members and drive improvements in operational health while working with a variety of technologies including Go, Rust, and Kubernetes.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Cloudflare as an employer.
What you need
- 5+ years of experience in backend software development with a focus on building secure and highly available distributed systems
- Strong programming skills in Go, Rust, C++, or a similar systems-level language
- Knowledge of modern Unix/Linux development and runtime environments
- Grasp of networking protocols in Layers 3-7 of the OSI Model and experience with network programming
- Familiarity with microservices and APIs, including RESTful design
- Basic understanding of software security and encryption principles
What you get
- Medical/Rx Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Spending Accounts
- Fertility & Family Forming Benefits
Worth weighing
- Compensation varies by location, with specific ranges provided for Denver and Washington D.C.
- No specific mention of remote work flexibility beyond hybrid options.
- The role involves complex systems, which may require a steep learning curve for new technologies.
Summarised from Cloudflare's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Cloudflare on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-08. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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