Cloudflare

Manager, Research

Cloudflare

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Austin • Texas • United States

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About the role

  • Manage and mentor a diverse team of Junior, Mid, Senior, and Principal Researchers
  • Help define and execute the long-term research agenda for your domain
  • Support the team in contributing to global internet standards (e.g., IETF, W3C, NIST)
  • Partner with Product and Engineering leaders to identify research-shaped problems
  • Ensure all research is conducted with the highest standards of integrity
  • Help the team communicate their work to both internal and external audiences

Requirements

  • Proven Leadership: Minimum of 6 years of experience managing high-performing technical or research teams
  • Academic and Industry Fluency: An advanced degree or equivalent industry experience in Computer Science, focusing on one of our core areas (Cryptography, AI, Systems, or Networking)
  • Publication Record: Familiarity with the academic lifecycle - understanding how to guide a project from a hypothesis to a peer-reviewed publication or a standard proposal
  • Operational Excellence: Ability to manage "research uncertainty". Navigate blockers and pivot when a hypothesis isn't panning out while still meeting organizational milestones
  • Recruitment: A track record of identifying and hiring top-tier research talent from both academia and industry
  • Communication: Exceptional ability to translate complex theoretical concepts into business value for non-technical stakeholders
  • Technology: Experience working with/for a hyperscaler or SAAS provider on high impact projects
Benefits
  • Flexibility in work arrangements
  • Access to cutting-edge research and technologies
  • Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
CryptographyAISystemsNetworkingResearch methodologyPeer-reviewed publication processStandard proposal developmentResearch project managementData analysisTechnical writing
Soft Skills
LeadershipMentoringCommunicationOperational excellenceProblem-solvingRecruitmentCollaborationAdaptabilityIntegrityStakeholder engagement