Distributed Systems Engineer, Analytical Database Platform

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated engineer to join our team and contribute to our analytical database platform. The platform is a critical component of Cloudflare Analytics which provides real-time visibility into the health and performance of Cloudflare customers' online properties. The team builds and maintains a high-performance, scalable database platform powered by ClickHouse, optimized for analytical workloads. We help our customers, both internal and external, to gain a deeper understanding of their online properties, identify trends and patterns, and make informed decisions about how to optimize their web performance, security, and other key metrics. Our mission is to empower customers to leverage their data to drive better outcomes for their business. As a Distributed systems engineer - Analytical Database Platform, you will: Develop and implement new platform components for the Cloudflare Analytical Database Platform to improve functionality and performance. Add more database clusters to accommodate the growing volume of data generated by Cloudflare products and services. Monitor and maintain the performance and reliability of existing database platform clusters, and identify and troubleshoot any issues that may arise. Work to identify and remove bottlenecks within the analytics database platform, including optimizing query performance and streamlining data ingestion processes. Collaborate with the ClickHouse open-source community to add new features and functionality to the database, as well as contribute to the development of the upstream codebase. Collaborate with other teams across Cloudflare to understand their data needs and build solutions that empower them to make data-driven decisions. Participate in the development of the next generation of the database platform engine, including researching and evaluating new technologies and approaches that can improve the database's performance and scalability. Key qualifications: 3+ years of experience working in software development covering distributed systems, and databases. Strong programming skills (Golang, python, C++ are preferable), as well as a deep understanding of software development best practices and principles. Strong knowledge of SQL and database internals, including experience with database design, optimization, and performance tuning. A solid foundation in computer science, including algorithms, data structures, distributed systems, and concurrency. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, as well as communicate effectively with other teams across Cloudflare. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work independently and proactively identify and solve issues. Experience with ClickHouse is a plus. Experience with SALT or Terraform is a plus. Experience with Linux container technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes, is a plus. If you're passionate about building scalable and performant databases using cutting-edge technologies, and want to work with a world-class team of engineers, then we want to hear from you! Join us in our mission to help build a better internet for everyone! This role may require flexibility to be on-call outside of standard working hours to address technical issues as needed. Compensation Compensation may be adjusted depending on work location. ● For Portugal based hires: Estimated annual salary is between €54,000 - €91,000. The final offer will be inclusive of time exemption, in alignment with the applicable law and collective bargaining agreements. ● For Denver based hires: Estimated annual salary of $136,000 - $231,000. ● For Washington, D.C. and Seattle based hires: Estimated annual salary of $150,000 - $154,000. Equity This role is eligible to participate in Cloudflare’s equity plan. Benefits Cloudflare offers a complete package of benefits and programs to support you and your family. Our benefits programs can help you pay health care expenses, support caregiving, build capital for the future and make life a little easier and fun! The below is a description of our benefits for employees in the United States, and benefits may vary for employees based outside the U.S. Health & Welfare Benefits 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 Financial Benefits Short and Long Term Disability Insurance Life & Accident Insurance 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Employee Stock Participation Plan Time Off Flexible paid time off covering vacation and sick leave Leave programs, including parental, pregnancy health, medical, and bereavement leave What Makes Cloudflare Special? We’re not just a highly ambitious, large-scale technology company. We’re a highly ambitious, large-scale technology company with a soul. Fundamental to our mission to help build a better Internet is protecting the free and open Internet. 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