Engineering Manager, Support Operations
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.
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!
The Role
Lead the engineering team that powers Cloudflare's support operations through intelligent automation, workflow optimization, and system integration. This is a hands-on engineering management role focused on delivering high-impact tools that transform how our global support organization serves customers.
You'll own the technical systems that drive our support workflows : Salesforce Service Cloud customization, custom automation tools, AI-powered support workflows, and integration across our support technology stack. Your team builds the infrastructure that enables our support agents to work faster, smarter, and with higher quality.
What You'll Own
Salesforce Service Cloud Platform
- Custom object and field management for support workflows
- Automation rules, process flows, and case routing logic
- Integration with internal Cloudflare systems and APIs
- Performance optimization and technical debt management
Support Automation & AI Workflows
Custom automation tools that streamline repetitive support tasksAI agent integration and workflow orchestrationCase triage, routing, and escalation automationAgent productivity tools and workflow enhancementsIntegration with AI Support Agent platformSystem Integration & Data Pipeline
API integrations connecting support tools to internal systemsData pipeline management for reporting and analyticsReal-time sync between Salesforce and other platformsAuthentication, security, and access control systemsMonitoring, alerting, and operational excellenceEngineering Partnership
Close collaboration with IT team on Salesforce platform strategyPartnership with Agent Engineering team on AI workflow integrationStakeholder management with support operations, analytics, and leadership teamsRequirements translation from business needs to technical solutionsRoadmap planning and delivery executionTechnical Environment
Primary Stack : Cloudflare platform (Workers, Durable Objects, D1, KV, Vectorize) Automation : Custom tooling (Python, TypeScript / JavaScript), workflow automation Integration : REST / GraphQL APIs, Salesforce Service Cloud, internal systems AI Workflows : Workers AI, agent orchestration, real-time event processing Development : Modern CI / CD, monitoring and observability tools
Who You Are
Required Experience
5+ years as an Engineering Manager or Senior Engineer leading technical teamsFull-stack engineering : Strong coding ability in modern languages (TypeScript, Python, JavaScript)Automation focus : Track record building workflow automation and productivity toolsAPI integration : Experience integrating enterprise systems and managing data pipelinesStakeholder partnership : Comfort working with non-technical stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutionsHands-on leadership : Ability to code and architect solutions while managing a small teamPreferred Background
Cloudflare platform experience : Workers, Durable Objects, or other Cloudflare developer tools (strongly preferred)Support operations domain : Experience with support ticketing systems (Salesforce Service Cloud, Zendesk) and agent workflowsAI / ML integration : Experience integrating AI capabilities into operational workflowsEnterprise B2B : Experience with SaaS platforms, high-availability systems, and security requirementsProduct mindset : Comfort designing solutions vs executing detailed ticketsLeadership Qualities
Solution-oriented : See past problem statements to design creative technical solutionsCommunication : Translate complex technical decisions into business value for stakeholdersPrioritization : Ability to focus on high-impact work vs scattered small initiativesExecution : Track record of shipping production systems on aggressive timelinesTeam development : Experience coaching engineers and growing technical capabilitiesWhy This Role Matters
Operational Impact
Your systems directly affect how 150+ support agents serve thousands of customers dailyAutomation and AI workflows multiply agent productivity and improve customer experiencePlatform reliability and performance directly impact support SLAs and escalationsTechnical Challenge
Complex Salesforce customization and integration problemsReal-time data pipeline and workflow orchestration at scaleCutting-edge AI agent integration into operational workflowsBalance between technical excellence and rapid deliveryStrategic Opportunity
Ground floor of Cloudflare's AI-first support transformationDefine how support technology and AI agents work togetherCreate reference architecture for support operations automationGrowth path to broader support technology leadershipTeam & Culture
Small, high-impact team where your work is immediately visibleDirect partnership with VP and executive stakeholdersAutonomy to design solutions and set technical directionCulture of execution, experimentation, and continuous improvementReady to Power World-Class Support Operations?
We're transforming how support organizations leverage automation and AI to deliver exceptional customer experiences. If you're excited to build the systems that make support teams faster, smarter, and more effective, we want to hear from you.
Apply now to join the team building the future of support operations technology.
Cloudflare is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.