Cloudflare
Network Hardware Engineer
- Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
- No salary listed
- Mid level
- Hybrid · Austin, TX, United States
- Added 1 month ago
About this role
Cloudflare is seeking a Network Hardware Engineer to join their team in Austin, TX. This role will focus on the selection, qualification, and ongoing support of network devices used within Cloudflare's global network. The ideal candidate will be a technical leader with a strong background in networking hardware, automation, and a passion for improving internet infrastructure.
What you'll do
- Lead the introduction of new network hardware systems through the entire NPI process.
- Develop and automate test plans aligned with operational needs and hardware limitations.
- Troubleshoot and reproduce network hardware issues to assist Operations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to make informed network hardware decisions.
- Evaluate network hardware performance through testing and benchmarking.
- Document and share testing results and updates with the team.
What they're looking for
- Networking hardware architecture
- Network protocols (data center, Internet routing)
- Python or similar scripting languages
- AI tools and technologies
- Traffic generation equipment (Spirent/Ixia)
- Network operating systems (Junos, IOS-XR, EOS, etc.)
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Commuter Spending Accounts
- Mental health support
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Cloudflare
- Industry
- Technology & Software
- Website
- cloudflare.com
Likely interview questions
- Describe a time you had to troubleshoot a complex network hardware issue – what steps did you take?
- How would you approach automating the testing of a new network device?