Director of Network Deployment Engineering & Infrastructure Operations

<div class="content-intro"><div><strong>About Us</strong></div> <div> <p>At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world’s largest networks that powers millions of websites and other Internet properties for customers ranging from individual bloggers to SMBs to Fortune 500 companies. Cloudflare protects and accelerates any Internet application online without adding hardware, installing software, or changing a line of code. Internet properties powered by Cloudflare all have web traffic routed through its intelligent global network, which gets smarter with every request. As a result, they see significant improvement in performance and a decrease in spam and other attacks. Cloudflare was named to Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top Company Cultures list and ranked among the World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company. </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We realize people do not fit into neat boxes. We are looking for curious and empathetic individuals who are committed to developing themselves and learning new skills, and we are ready to help you do that. We cannot complete our mission without building a diverse and inclusive team. We hire the best people based on an evaluation of their potential and support them throughout their time at Cloudflare. Come join us! </span></p> </div></div><p><strong>Available Locations: Austin TX, Atlanta GA, New York City, Denver CO, Seattle WA, Washington DC</strong></p> <h4><strong>About the role</strong></h4> <p>We are seeking an Engineering Director to lead a team of engineers within our network and data center infrastructure operations. This leadership role is part of the Infrastructure Operations organization, which is responsible for building, scaling, and running one of the world's largest and most important cloud networks. Cloudflare’s global network spans more than 330 cities, and is a key strategic asset that supports all of our customers and products. As a leader on this team, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the performance, availability, and security of our infrastructure.</p> <p>We operate in a fast-paced environment where you will be expected to drive both project delivery and operational excellence through continuous improvement, standardization, and optimization. This isn't just about day to day operations; it's about building a scalable, performant, secure, and resilient infrastructure that plays a critical role in us building a better Internet.</p> <p><strong>Who you are</strong></p> <p>You are an experienced engineering leader with a passion for building high-performing teams and a track record of driving operational excellence. You will set strategy, establish priorities, and mentor a group of top technical talent. This role is for a hands-on leader who can rapidly learn, adapt, and apply learnings to enable fast and sustainable growth. You thrive in a hyper-growth environment and have an outstanding ability to get things done under pressure while leading with optimism and grit.</p> <p>You have a proven track record of scaling teams, driving change, and being a well-respected technical leader and people manager. You are not just a manager, but a mentor who can grow and empower your team to ensure an energized, motivating, and inclusive work environment.</p> <h4><strong>What you'll do</strong></h4> <ul> <li>Lead a passionate team of network engineers, data center engineers, and SREs who are at the core of our global infrastructure.</li> <li>Own the successful deployment of CAPEX investments, ensuring our infrastructure scales ahead of demand.</li> <li>Collaborate strategically with cross-functional partners including Project Managers, Finance, and Security to deliver on ambitious group initiatives.</li> <li>Ensure optimal team staffing by aligning the right talent with the right projects.</li> <li>Manage key third-party vendors and contractors, holding them accountable for performance and service level agreem ... (truncated, view full listing at source)