{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"cf63c4f2e02ce3665e7d1664","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cf63c4f2e02ce3665e7d1664","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/cf63c4f2e02ce3665e7d1664","title":"Senior Network Hardware Engineer","description":"Austin, TX, United StatesPosition Title:Senior Network Hardware EngineerAbout Us\r\nAt Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the worlds largest networks that powers millions of websites and other Internet properties for customers ranging from individual bloggers to SMBs to Fortune 500 companies. Cloudflare protects and accelerates any Internet application online without adding hardware, installing software, or changing a line of code. Internet properties powered by Cloudflare all have web traffic routed through its intelligent global network, which gets smarter with every request. As a result, they see significant improvement in performance and a decrease in spam and other attacks. Cloudflare was named to Entrepreneur Magazines Top Company Cultures list and ranked among the Worlds Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company.At Cloudflare, were not looking for people who wait for a polished roadmap; were looking for the builders who see the cracks in the Internet that everyone else has simply learned to live with. We value candidates who have the instinct to spot a \"normalized\" problem and the AI-native curiosity to create a solution using the latest tools. Our culture is built on iteration, leveraging AI to ship faster today to make it better tomorrow, while ensuring that every improvement, no matter how small, is shared across the team to lift everyone up. If youre the type of person who values curiosity over bureaucracy, and that AI is a partner in solving tough problems to keep the Internet moving forward, youll fit right in.Available Location:Austin, TXApplications will be accepted until November 01, 2026.Job TitleNetwork Hardware EngineerRole SummaryAs a pivotal technical contributor within the Network Hardware Engineering (NetHW) team, you will drive the selection and qualification process for network devices used in Cloudflare's Global Network. The NetHW team manages the New Product Introduction (NPI) process for all network devices. Our responsibilities also include the evaluation and qualification of new production network operating system images and versions. Furthermore, we provide essential support by reproducing bugs to assist Operations with TAC cases and testing new features and major configuration updates.Role ResponsibilitiesYou will be involved in every stage of the New Product Introduction (NPI) process, including requirements gathering, device selection, Device Validation Testing (DVT), Production Validation Testing (PVT), and Operational Acceptance. Furthermore, you will be responsible for creating and automating test plans that align with both operational needs and hardware limitations, as well as driving efforts to improve testing efficiency.Network Hardware Systems Engineering Responsibilities:Product Lifecycle Management:Lead the introduction of new network hardware systems, including detailed engineering validation in lab environmentsQualification & Validation:Gather requirements, contribute to network architecture, and execute hardware design and product validationCross-Functional Collaboration:Partner with Network Engineering & Operations, Datacenter Engineering & Operations, and other operational teams to make network hardware decisionsAutomation & Performance Testing:Develop tools and automation to effectively evaluate network hardware performanceOperational Support:Assist operational engineers by troubleshooting, reproducing, and resolving network hardware issuesCommunication:Document and share results and updates via blog/wiki posts, ticketing systems, and internal presentationsRole Requirements (Must-Have Skills)Must-Have SkillsBS, MS, or PhD in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experienceProven ability to conduct thorough evaluation and experimentation, including testing, measurement, and/or simulation of hardware performanceExtensive experience with networking hardware architecture, validation, performance benchmarking, debugging, and deploymentDeep knowledge of network engineering and protocols used in data center switching and routing as well as Internet routingTrack record of driving engineering projects from idea to experiment to implementationDemonstrated success in working with OEM/ODMs and technology vendorsProfessional-level proficiency in Python or similar programming and/or scripting languagesFamiliarity with various coding agents and other AI tools and technologiesNIce-to-Have SkillsAdept at automating traffic generation equipment (Spirent/Ixia) and test casesIn-depth hardware knowledge of platforms (ASICs, TCAMs, Packet-Pipelines, etc)Experience with Optical Line Systems and troubleshooting transceiver issuesFamiliarity with different network operating systems such as Junos, IOS-XR, EOS, SONiC, and ArcOSExperience with white-box network switches and open source projectsProficient in using observability and monitoring tools like Prometheus and Grafana, with the ability to analyze and observe trends over time.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.Equity\r\nThis role is eligible to participate in Cloudflare's equity plan.Benefits\r\nCloudflare offers a complete package of benefits and programs to support you and your family. 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