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full-timeSenior Engineering Manager, Observability
Cloudflare · Hybrid
Cloudflare operates a global network that secures and accelerates internet traffic for a broad range of customers, from individual bloggers to large enterprises. The Senior Engineering Manager, Observability role leads a distributed team responsible for building and operating the Developer Observability Platform, which aggregates telemetry from Cloudflare’s edge services such as Workers, Durable Objects, Agents and related primitives into a single, actionable view. Day‑to‑day activities include setting technical and product vision with product managers and engineers, defining SLOs, managing incident response, mentoring engineers, and working cross‑functionally to instrument and surface meaningful data. The position requires guiding architectural discussions, prioritizing work that improves reliability and usability, and ensuring the platform evolves with the AI‑driven ecosystem. Candidates should have extensive experience managing large‑scale software teams, a strong background in observability or developer platforms, and the ability to make credible technical decisions while fostering a culture of fast iteration and ownership.
Education
- Level: Bachelor's degree
Key Skills
Experience required
8-8 years experienceAbout the Role Cloudflare is a global network company that powers millions of websites and Internet properties. As the Engineering Manager for the Developer Observability Platform you will lead a high‑velocity, customer‑obsessed team that builds a unified telemetry solution for complex, high‑volume primitives such as Workers, Agents, and Durable Objects. Responsibilities Deliver excellent customer outcomes; build, plan, decide, design, and communicate to get work done. Set technical and product vision together with product managers and engineers. Build the observability platform for the AI‑driven ecosystem, including agents and new platform capabilities. Own operational aspects such as SLOs, incident response, customer escalations, and technical debt. Recruit, mentor, and grow engineers while maintaining a high bar for performance. Cultivate a team culture of fast iteration, high agency, and ownership. Work cross‑functionally with platform and product teams to instrument and surface actionable data. Requirements A minimum of 8 years of relevant industry experience, including at least 4 years managing software engineering teams. Proven track record leading teams that have shipped and operated complex, large‑scale systems and data‑driven applications, preferably in observability, developer platforms, cloud infrastructure, edge/proxy systems, or high‑scale APIs. Significant technical depth with ability to guide architectural discussions, make credible technical decisions, review designs, and unblock the team. Strong developer‑tools taste and hands‑on experience building observability products.
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| Role | Senior Engineering Manager, Observability |
|---|---|
| Company | Cloudflare |
| Location | Hybrid |
| Compensation | Not disclosed |
| Posted | 2026-09-16 |
| Deadline | Rolling |
Typical process for this type of role
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- 1ApplicationSubmit your resume through the apply link.
- 2ScreeningRecruiter reviews your background against the role.
- 3AssessmentA technical test, assignment, or coding round, depending on the role.
- 4Interview(s)One or more rounds with the hiring team.
- 5OfferOffer letter with compensation and start date.
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0/4Senior Engineering Manager, Observability at Cloudflare: frequently asked questions
- Who can apply for the Senior Engineering Manager, Observability role at Cloudflare?
- The listing asks for Bachelor's degree; 8-8 years of experience.
- What skills does the Senior Engineering Manager, Observability role require?
- The listing highlights Observability, Telemetry, SLOs, Incident Response, Cloud Infrastructure, Edge Computing, Proxy Systems, High-Scale APIs, Developer Tools. Show each of these in a project or past role on your resume.
- What is the salary for this role?
- Cloudflare has not stated compensation in the listing. Check the original posting or ask during the application process.
- Is the Senior Engineering Manager, Observability position remote, hybrid or onsite?
- The listing marks this role as hybrid, with Hybrid as the location.
- What is the application deadline?
- Cloudflare has not listed a fixed deadline, so apply early in case the opening is filled.
- How do I apply for the Senior Engineering Manager, Observability role?
- Use the Apply button on this page. It opens the original listing on boards.greenhouse.io, where you submit your application with the company.
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