Develop and implement new platform components for the Cloudflare Analytical Database Platform.
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.
Work to identify and remove bottlenecks within the analytics database platform.
Collaborate with the ClickHouse open-source community.
Collaborate with other teams across Cloudflare to understand their data needs.
Participate in the development of the next generation of the database platform engine.

3+ years of experience working in software development covering distributed systems, and databases.
Strong programming skills (Golang, python, C++ are preferable).
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.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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.

Distributed Systems Engineer – Analytical Database Platform

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