Senior Manager, Solutions Architecture, AI & Developer Platform
About this role
The Senior Manager, Solutions Architecture, AI & Developer Platform role at Cloudflare is a leadership position based in Austin, TX, New York, NY, or San Francisco, CA on a hybrid schedule. This position suits an experienced technical sales leader ready to guide a team of expert solution architects and scale developer revenue.
Role Overview
Cloudflare is looking for a Senior Manager of Solutions Architecture for the AI & Developer Platform to lead a team of high-performing technical experts. In this position, you will help customers understand the business value and technical capabilities of the Cloudflare ecosystem while acting as a strategic partner to sales leadership. You will bridge the gap between technical sales and product engineering, ensuring your team provides a critical feedback loop to evolve product offerings.
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Salary and Benefits
Compensation varies by work location. Bay Area based hires receive an estimated annual salary of $244,000.00 to $310,000.00 OTE, while New York based hires receive an estimated annual salary of $234,000.00 to $295,000.00 OTE. This role is eligible to participate in Cloudflare’s equity plan. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, commuter spending, fertility and family-forming benefits, on-demand mental health support, employee assistance programs, global travel medical insurance, short and long-term disability, life and accident insurance, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, an employee stock participation plan, and flexible paid time off alongside various leave programs.
About the Company
Cloudflare operates a massive global network powering millions of internet properties to help build a better Internet by protecting and accelerating applications without adding hardware, software, or code changes. Recognized for innovative culture and technology, Cloudflare also leads public initiatives like Project Galileo, the Athenian Project, and the privacy-centric 1.1.1.1 public DNS resolver.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, please submit your application and required materials directly on the official Cloudflare careers page.
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What locations are eligible for this hybrid role?
The position is based in the metro areas of Austin, TX, New York, NY, or San Francisco, CA on a hybrid schedule.
What is the experience requirement for the Senior Manager position?
Candidates must have 7+ years of experience leading technical teams with a background in technical sales of cloud computing, storage, or full-stack engineering.
What are the estimated salary ranges for this role?
Estimated annual OTE salaries are $244,000.00 - $310,000.00 for Bay Area based hires and $234,000.00 - $295,000.00 for New York based hires.
Are there any preferred certifications or skills?
Nice-to-have qualifications include building applications with Cloudflare Workers, holding AWS Solutions Architect or GCP Cloud Architect certifications, and strong knowledge of CI/CD practices.
How should I submit my application?
Candidates should apply directly on the official Cloudflare careers page with a resume or CV detailing team leadership and technical architecture experience.