Senior Forward Deployed Engineer

Cloudflare, Inc

Hybrid

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Seattle, WA
Salary: $185,000–$254,000 / yr
Posted: 63 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $184k

This role $220k

$125k most similar roles pay here $268k

This role pays more than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $143,012–$224,650 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $220k versus about $184k for comparable roles.

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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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TL;DR · Senior Forward Deployed Engineer

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Cloudflare is seeking a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer (FDE) to join its team, focusing on bridging product engineering with customer impact. This role involves staying deeply technical while influencing product direction through hands-on development. The ideal candidate will have over seven years of professional software engineering experience and excel in building scalable solutions for large-scale cloud infrastructure. Key skills include expertise in modern programming languages such as Go or Python, proficiency in Kubernetes and containerization technologies, and a strong understanding of network security protocols. This position requires an individual who can thrive in a fast-paced environment, contributing to the design and implementation of innovative features that enhance Cloudflare’s global platform.

Skills

Kubernetes Docker CI/CD AWS GCP Azure Python JavaScript PostgreSQL MongoDB Git Jenkins Terraform Ansible Prometheus Grafana

What you'll do

Lead technical problem-solving efforts for complex customer issues.
Influence product development by identifying customer needs and pain points.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance product features.
Conduct deep technical analysis to optimize system performance and reliability.
Develop innovative solutions to improve service delivery efficiency.

What we're looking for

7+ years of professional software engineering experience.
Deep technical expertise and ability to influence product direction.
Proven track record in a highly technical role.
Experience operating at the intersection of product engineering and customer impact.
Strong problem-solving skills and technical leadership.

Solutions Engineer

Cloudflare, Inc

Germany 63 days ago

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