Manager, Research
CloudflareAustin, Texas, United States
Posted January 22, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Cloudflare is a highly ambitious, large-scale technology company with a soul, dedicated to helping build a better Internet.
Job Description
Cloudflare is seeking a Research Manager to lead a world-class group of researchers in advancing the company's mission to help build a better Internet. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing high-performing technical or research teams, academic and industry fluency, and experience with research strategy and roadmap development.
Requirements
- Proven Leadership: A 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.'
- 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
- Comprehensive health insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Flexible PTO policy
- Professional development opportunities
- Paid parental leave
