Senior Network Hardware Engineer

Cloudflare as a Senior Network Hardware Engineer, where you will play a crucial role in the selection and qualification of network devices for our Global Network. You will be involved in every stage of the New Product Introduction (NPI) process, lead the introduction of new network hardware systems, and partner with various teams to make network hardware decisions. Additionally, you will develop tools and automation to evaluate network hardware performance, assist operational engineers with troubleshooting, and document and share results.

Responsibilities

• Conduire le processus de sélection et de qualification des dispositifs réseau utilisés dans le réseau mondial de Cloudflare.
• Participer à chaque étape du processus d'introduction de nouveaux produits, y compris la collecte des exigences, la sélection des dispositifs, les tests de validation.
• Développer des outils et des automatisations pour évaluer efficacement les performances du matériel réseau.
• In-depth hardware knowledge of platforms (ASICs, TCAMs, Packet-Pipelines, etc.)
• Track record of driving engineering projects from idea to experiment to implementation
• Extensive experience with networking hardware architecture, validation, performance benchmarking, debugging, and deployment
• Proficient in using observability and monitoring tools like Prometheus and Grafana, with the ability to analyze and observe trends over time

Requirements

• Deep knowledge of network engineering and protocols used in data center switching and routing as well as Internet routing
• Hands-on experience with configuring and validating RoCEv2 (RDMA over Converged Ethernet) fabrics, specifically implementing Priority Flow Control (PFC) and Explicit Congestion Notification (ECN) on network devices
• Experience with white-box network switches and open source projects
• Professional-level proficiency in Python or similar programming and/or scripting languages
• Demonstrated success in working with OEM/ODMs and technology vendors
• Experience with Optical Line Systems and troubleshooting transceiver issues
• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience
• Proven ability to conduct thorough evaluation and experimentation, including testing, measurement, and/or simulation of hardware performance

Preferred

• Adept at automating traffic generation equipment (Spirent/Ixia) and test cases
• Familiarity with various coding agents and other AI tools and technologies
• Familiarity with different network operating systems such as Junos, IOS-XR, EOS, SONiC, and ArcOS

Benefits

• Enjoy a competitive pay package, flexible vacation policy, paid parental leave, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment.