Cloudflare is seeking a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) to join its dynamic and innovative team. This role involves staying deeply technical while influencing product direction by working closely with customers to address their needs and challenges. Day-to-day responsibilities include designing and implementing scalable solutions, collaborating on product development, and providing technical guidance to both internal teams and external clients. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in software engineering, particularly with a strong background in cloud technologies, networking protocols, and security systems. Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Go, or C++ is essential, along with expertise in Kubernetes, Docker, and CI/CD pipelines. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge products at scale, directly impacting Cloudflare’s global customer base.
What you'll do
Manage and troubleshoot complex technical issues for Cloudflare customers remotely.
Collaborate with product teams to influence the direction and development of new features.
Conduct root cause analysis on system failures to improve reliability and performance.
Implement and optimize security measures across customer infrastructure.
Provide real-time support and solutions during critical incidents affecting customer operations.
What we're looking for
5+ years of professional software engineering experience.
Proven ability to influence product direction and development.
Strong technical skills in software engineering disciplines.
Experience operating at the intersection of product engineering and customer impact.
Ability to work remotely from Sweden or other locations.
Market check
Salary context
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$137,200–$225,100.
Peer median band
$137,200–$225,100
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Typical midpoint (25–75%)
$143,236–$232,262
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About Cloudflare, Inc
Cloudflare is a prominent cloud services and security company that provides content delivery network (CDN), DDoS mitigation, and Zero Trust security services to millions of internet properties.
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