Principal Software Engineer – Distributed Systems, Config, Test, Deployment

Cloudflare

Principal Software Engineer at Cloudflare working on distributed systems to enhance platform safety and performance. Leading technical initiatives and collaborating with engineering teams across various products.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeAustin • California, New York, Texas, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $200,000 - $288,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading complex software engineering initiatives, with a focus on designing and managing high-volume, global-scale applications. Proficient in integrating LLMs into systems and ensuring technical coherence across distributed platforms.

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Technical LeadershipSoftware EngineeringAPI Design StandardsLLM IntegrationGlobal Scale Applications

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Hard Skills

Software EngineeringProduction Code WritingSystem DesignAPI DesignStrongly-Typed Programming Language

Soft Skills

Influence Without AuthorityCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Key-Value StorageLLMs

Industry Keywords

Health Mediated DeploymentGlobal Scale Software Applications

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the technical coherence of a platform that spans globally distributed key-value storage
Work fluidly between writing production code, designing new systems, and reviewing proposals of senior engineers
Help integrate LLMs into processes and systems
Deliver on key Health Mediated Deployment projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

10+ years of software engineering experience with a demonstrated history of leading complex, organization-wide technical initiatives
Strong track record of technical leadership and influence without direct authority
Experience designing, building and managing high volume, global scale software applications
Expert in at least one modern strongly-typed programming language
Knowledge of API design standards, patterns and best practices
Experience working with top tier LLMs to plan, write, test, and deploy software

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Rx Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Commuter Spending Accounts
Fertility & Family Forming Benefits
On-demand mental health support and Employee Assistance Program
Global Travel Medical Insurance
Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Life & Accident Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Employee Stock Participation Plan
Flexible paid time off covering vacation and sick leave
Leave programs, including parental, pregnancy health, medical, and bereavement leave