Distributed Systems Engineer, Analytical Database Platform at Cloudflare

Cloudflare, Inc

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TL;DR · Distributed Systems Engineer, Analytical Database Platform at Cloudflare

Join our team as a Distributed Systems Engineer at Cloudflare, where you will contribute to the development and maintenance of our high-performance analytical database platform. You’ll work closely with ClickHouse to build scalable solutions that enhance real-time visibility into customer data, optimizing query performance and streamlining data ingestion processes. Your day-to-day responsibilities include developing new platform components, monitoring system reliability, and collaborating with internal teams to address their data needs. Ideal candidates have 3+ years of experience in distributed systems and databases, proficiency in Golang, Python, or C++, and a strong understanding of SQL and database internals. Familiarity with ClickHouse, SALT/Terraform, and Linux container technologies is beneficial. This role involves working on cutting-edge technologies to empower customers to make data-driven decisions, driving better outcomes for their businesses.

What you'll do

  • Develop and implement new platform components to enhance the Cloudflare Analytical Database Platform.
  • Monitor and maintain database clusters, ensuring high performance and reliability.
  • Identify and resolve bottlenecks within the analytics database platform for optimal efficiency.
  • Collaborate with ClickHouse open-source community to add features and improve functionality.
  • Participate in researching and evaluating new technologies to enhance database scalability.
  • Work with other teams to understand data needs and build solutions for data-driven decision-making.

What we're looking for

  • 3+ years of experience in distributed systems and databases.
  • Proficient in Golang, Python, or C++ with software development best practices.
  • Strong knowledge of SQL and database internals, including optimization and tuning.
  • Solid foundation in computer science, algorithms, data structures, and concurrency.
  • Experience working collaboratively across teams and communicating effectively.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills to independently identify and resolve issues.

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