Engineering Manager – Workers Runtime, Edge Team

Cloudflare

Engineering Manager leading the Workers Runtime - Edge team at Cloudflare. Responsible for managing high-performance systems development and architectural evolution.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeAustin • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading teams of systems engineers in C++ and Rust, with a strong focus on building scalable, developer-friendly APIs and ensuring system reliability. Possesses a solid foundation in computer science principles and a deep understanding of web technologies and Linux systems programming.

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Team LeadershipC++ ProgrammingRust ProgrammingLinux Systems ProgrammingAPI Development

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Hard Skills

C++RustData StructuresAlgorithmsObject-Oriented DesignFunctional DesignWeb TechnologiesHTTPJavaScriptWebAssembly

Soft Skills

Technical MentorshipPlanningExecution OversightHiringTeam Development

Tools & Technologies

LinuxDistributed SystemsWeb BrowsersNetworking

Industry Keywords

Performance-Critical ServicesSecurity-Sensitive ServicesDeveloper PlatformRuntime Architecture

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsJavaScriptLinuxRust

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of senior systems engineers working in C++ and Rust on one of the most performance-critical and security-sensitive services at Cloudflare.
Drive major infrastructure initiatives — migrating legacy systems, redesigning core abstractions, and laying the groundwork for next-generation runtime architecture.
Own reliability and release safety for a service handling tens of millions of requests per second.
Make hard prioritization calls between new feature work that unblocks customers and the ongoing investment in foundations, security, and developer velocity.
Partner closely with adjacent teams across the Developer Platform to ensure the runtime supports the broader product roadmap.
Grow and develop the team: hire strong systems engineers, set clear expectations, provide technical mentorship.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience leading a team
Comfortable leading and hiring a team that builds low level distributed systems.
Excel at planning, creating teams and overseeing execution to meet commitments and deliver with predictability
Comfortable building developer-loved APIs that scale
Demonstrate a track record of leading a team including hiring, on-boarding, and professional development.
At least 4 years of recent professional experience with C++ or Rust.
Solid understanding of computer science fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented or functional design.
Deep understanding of the web and technologies such as web browsers, HTTP, JavaScript and WebAssembly
Strong understanding of Linux systems programming, process models, and networking.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
Life & Accident Insurance
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Employee Stock Participation Plan
Flexible paid time off covering vacation and sick leave
Leave programs, including parental, pregnancy health, medical, and bereavement leave