Job Description
About Cloudflare
At Cloudflare our mission is bold yet simple: to help build a better Internet. Our global network handles trillions of requests each month protecting and accelerating applications without added hardware software or code changes. Our Developer Platform including Workers Workers AI R2 KV Durable Objects and Pages empowers developers to build and deploy applications globally faster than ever before.
About the Team
The Developer GTM organization is a startup within Cloudflare driving how we attract inspire and grow the next generation of builders. We are redefining what developer acquisition looks like in a world where AI and distributed agents are reshaping the stack. Our mission is to create new pathways for developers to discover Cloudflare whether through ecosystem partnerships high impact content or creative field engagement.
We are builders storytellers and connectors united by one goal: to make Cloudflare the most exciting place for developers to build.
The Developer Solution Strategist (DSS) organization sits inside Developer GTM and partners tightly with Sales Product Finance Legal PMM and DevRel. DSS connects developer activation to durable commercial outcomes: shaping usage into clear proposals aligning pricing and packaging enabling the field with repeatable plays and feeding real-world signal back into product and go-to-market.
About the Role
We are hiring a Director Developer Solution Strategists to lead regional Managers in Americas EMEA and APAC each managing teams of Solution Strategists aligned to their sales regions. You will set the global DSS strategy standardize operating rhythms hire and develop managers and ensure consistent execution on activation → expansion → commercial structure-while keeping pricing/contract approvals with the right governance teams.
This leader is equally fluent in developer workloads and commercial mechanics can operate from strategy to hands-on deal guidance and is energized by building a high-trust partnership with field leadership worldwide.
What You Will Do
- Own the global DSS strategy and operating model. Define goals scorecards and cadences for regional teams (usage activation expansion proposal velocity win rate disciplined discounting sourced/influenced pipeline).
- Build and lead a high-performing distributed org. Hire develop and coach regional Managers; set expectations run QBRs and establish a clear career ladder for Solution Strategists.
- Drive activation → expansion for priority workloads. Ensure teams use usage telemetry to identify "next-best actions" expansion paths and strategic accounts; publish a weekly global "usage radar."
- Standardize commercial design. Maintain global proposal templates option frameworks (PAYG vs. commit) ROI/TCO narratives concession "give/get" rules and approval SLAs. Pricing and non-standard terms remain with Finance/Legal; DSS designs and shepherds.
- Run pipeline and deal reviews. Establish a global rhythm for opportunity triage strategic deal reviews and win/loss analysis; surface systemic blockers and drive resolution with Sales Deal Desk Security and Legal.
- Enable the field at scale. Ship workload blueprints playbooks calculators objection handling and talk tracks; run monthly regional enablement with Sales leadership and measure adoption and lift.
- Close the loop with Product & PMM. Translate field insights into clear quantified recommendations on positioning packaging limits and roadmap; track impact ($) of changes.
- Partner with Programs. Support startups/accelerators and targeted campaigns with BDR/Marketing with a clear sunset plan as regions become self-sufficient.
- Forecasting & planning. Own DSS headcount planning coverage models by segment/geo and quarterly objectives; partner with RevOps for attribution and instrumentation.
- Culture & quality. Raise the bar on writing narrative clarity and executive communication; model Cloudflare's values in every region.
Who You Are
- 10+ years in developer platforms pre-sales/solutions deal strategy or commercial architecture; 4+ years leading managers across multiple regions/time zones.
- Proven ability to translate technical workloads into compelling commercial outcomes and navigate complex approvals with Sales Finance Legal and Security.
- Builder's mindset with strong operational chops: you design operating models write crisp narratives and drive cross-functional execution.
- Data-driven and fluent in product usage telemetry; comfortable with Sheets/SQL-level analysis to size opportunities and measure impact.
- Exceptional communicator-clear writer and presenter-from developer ICs to executive sponsors.
- Experience enabling large field organizations with playbooks training and tooling; passion for coaching managers and building bench strength
- Background in usage-based/consumption pricing and commit structures
- Experience with startup programs or digital-native segments
- Prior work in multiple geographies (Americas EMEA APAC) and with marketplace motions
Compensation
Compensation may be adjusted depending on work location.
- For Bay Area based hires: Estimated annual salary of $314000 - $393000 - $431000
- For NYC based hires: Estimated annual salary of $300000 - $393000 - $413000
Equity
This role is eligible to participate in Cloudflare's equity plan.
Benefits
Cloudflare offers a complete package of benefits and programs to support you and your family. Our benefits programs can help you pay health care expenses support caregiving build capital for the future and make life a little easier and fun! The below is a description of our benefits for employees in the United States and benefits may vary for employees based outside the U.S.
Health & Welfare Benefits
- 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
Financial Benefits
- Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Life & Accident Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Stock Participation Plan
Time Off
- Flexible paid time off covering vacation and sick leave
- Leave programs including parental pregnancy health medical and bereavement leave
Skills Required
- 10+ years in developer platforms pre-sales/solutions deal strategy or commercial architecture
- 4+ years leading managers across multiple regions/time zones
- Fluent in product usage telemetry
- Experience enabling large field organizations
- Background in usage-based pricing
Cloudflare Compensation & Benefits Highlights
- Healthcare Strength—Employer-verified medical dental and vision coverage mental-health/EAP support FSAs/HSAs disability and life insurance and pet insurance for U.S. employees are explicitly included. The overall package is presented as comprehensive across core health protections.
- Leave & Time Off Breadth—Unlimited/flexible PTO paid holidays and sick time plus three paid volunteer days per year are highlighted. These policies indicate generous time-off flexibility beyond standard accrual models.
- Equity Value & Accessibility—Employees commonly receive equity alongside an Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a discounted purchase feature. Relocation support and home-office stipends further reinforce access to ownership and distributed-work enablers.
Cloudflare Insights
What We Do
Cloudflare Inc. (NYSE: NET) is the leading connectivity cloud company on a mission to help build a better Internet. It empowers organizations to make their employees applications and networks faster and more secure everywhere while reducing complexity and cost. Cloudflare’s connectivity cloud delivers the most full-featured unified platform of cloud-native products and developer tools so any organization can gain the control they need to work develop and accelerate their business. Powered by one of the world’s largest and most interconnected networks Cloudflare blocks billions of threats online for its customers every day. It is trusted by millions of organizations – from the largest brands to entrepreneurs and small businesses to nonprofits humanitarian groups and governments across the globe.
Why Work With Us
Cloudflare employees come from all walks of life. We are mission-driven and our team is energized by a collaborative creative environment that celebrates our differences and fosters new ways to grow together.
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