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Cryptographic Security Engineer - Edge Defense — Cloudflare
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Cyber Security · Verified Opening #25

Cryptographic Security Engineer - Edge Defense

business Cloudflare location_on San Francisco, CA (Remote) home_work Remote Full Time

Compensation

$170K – 240K/yr

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Published Date

3 weeks ago

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Work Arrangement

Remote • San Francisco, CA

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Open Positions

2 openings

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Experience Level

Senior

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About the opportunity

Implement post-quantum cryptography, TLS 1.3 protocol extensions, and DDoS mitigation algorithms on Cloudflare’s global edge.

Cloudflare protects over 20% of the active internet. We are looking for a Cryptographic Security Engineer to work on our core cryptography and security engineering team, rolling out post-quantum key exchange algorithms (Kyber, Dilithium) and defending against the web’s largest DDoS attacks.
task Core Responsibilities

What you will do

  • check_circle Implement post-quantum and hybrid key exchange protocols across Cloudflare’s global Anycast edge.
  • check_circle Write memory-safe, ultra-low latency cryptographic primitives in Rust and C.
  • check_circle Audit cryptographic implementations for side-channel leakage, timing attacks, and memory vulnerabilities.
  • check_circle Collaborate with the IETF and academic researchers to establish international internet security standards.
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What we are looking for

  • arrow_circle_right Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Cryptography.
  • arrow_circle_right 4+ years developing cryptographic libraries or low-level security software in Rust, Go, or C.
  • arrow_circle_right Thorough understanding of applied cryptography, public key infrastructure (PKI), TLS 1.3, and side-channel defense.
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Skills & Tech Stack

Cryptography Rust Post-Quantum Crypto TLS 1.3 PKI C
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