Austin, TX Hybrid Employment

Cloudflare is hiring a Senior Technical Support Engineer, Application Performance

About the Role

About the Role

Senior role focused on resolving complex technical issues and leading support escalations

Responsibilities

  • Lead resolution of the most challenging technical issues and escalated cases while upholding high performance standards for oneself and the team
  • Communicate clearly, promptly, and effectively with customers through ticketing systems and phone support
  • Serve as a primary technical and procedural resource for support teams and other departments
  • Identify and act on opportunities to enhance team capabilities and operational efficiency
  • Support the development of team members through training and mentorship
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation, including runbooks and troubleshooting guides
  • Provide actionable feedback on product functionality and potential improvements based on customer interactions
  • Assist in testing new software releases and report defects or issues
  • Complete additional tasks and projects as needed

Requirements

  • 5 to 7 years of experience in technical customer support, serving both large enterprise and small to medium business clients
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication abilities
  • Proactive learner with the ability to continuously adapt to new technologies and systems
  • Solid understanding of internet operations across OSI layers 3, 4, and 7
  • In-depth knowledge of DNS, SSL/TLS, and HTTP(S) protocols
  • Strong grasp of HTTP reverse proxying, caching mechanisms, and load balancing concepts
  • Hands-on experience with Linux and command-line tools such as curl, dig, traceroute, openssl, and git
  • Proficiency in writing scripts using Bash, Python, JavaScript, or similar languages
  • Experience installing and configuring web servers including Apache, Nginx, or IIS

Nice to Have

  • Familiarity with the Cloudflare platform, particularly through personal use or projects
  • Background in diagnosing network connectivity problems, BGP routing, and GRE tunnel configurations
  • Experience setting up and managing network or application firewalls
  • Knowledge of web development practices or web hosting environments
  • Relevant degrees or certifications in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related disciplines
  • Ability to communicate in Mandarin, Spanish, or Portuguese

Tech Stack

Linux operating systems, Command-line tools (curl, dig, traceroute, openssl, git), Web servers (Apache, Nginx, IIS), DNS infrastructure, SSL/TLS encryption protocols, HTTP and HTTPS protocols, Reverse proxy architectures, Caching systems, Load balancing technologies, BGP routing, GRE tunnels, Application and network firewalls, Scripting languages (Bash, Python, JavaScript)

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance coverage
  • Retirement savings plan with company contribution
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Employee stock purchase program
  • Wellness stipend
  • Remote work support allowance

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience

Work Arrangement

Flexible work arrangement, may include remote or hybrid options

Team

Part of a global support team focused on resolving high-complexity technical issues for customers using a cloud-based platform

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Cloudflare
Cloudflare runs one of the world’s largest networks that powers millions of websites and other Internet properties. It protects and accelerates any Internet application online without adding hardware, installing software, or changing a line of code. Its intelligent global network routes web traffic to improve performance and reduce spam and attacks. Cloudflare offers services ranging from enterprise security solutions to public tools like 1.1.1.1, a privacy-first DNS resolver.
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Job Details
Department Customer Support
Category other
Posted 4 hours ago