The posting, in Cloudflare's own words
archived Sep 4, 2026About Us
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. At Cloudflare, we’re not looking for people who wait for a polished roadmap; we’re looking for the builders who see the cracks in the Internet that everyone else has simply learned to live with. We value candidates who have the instinct to spot a "normalized" problem and the AI-native curiosity to create a solution using the latest tools. Our culture is built on iteration, leveraging AI to ship faster today to make it better tomorrow, while ensuring that every improvement, no matter how small, is shared across the team to lift everyone up. If you’re the type of person who values curiosity over bureaucracy, and that AI is a partner in solving tough problems to keep the Internet moving forward, you’ll fit right in. Available Locations: Seattle, WA OR Los Angeles, CA, OR Denver, CO
About the Role:
We are seeking an entrepreneurial Sales Director to lead our DN/AI Growth Segment, focusing on both the acquisition and expansion of our fastest-growing Startup accounts. In this role, you will scale a high-performing team tasked with bringing the world’s most innovative AI companies onto Cloudflare's platform. To thrive, you must bring a founder mentality and deep familiarity with the VC ecosystem to capture high-growth startups at inception. You possess a sharp understanding of the dynamics of the hyperscaler market and the AI landscape, allowing you to position Cloudflare as the definitive infrastructure layer for modern workloads. Finally, you are highly familiar with PLG sales motions, knowing exactly how to identify high-potential, self-serve developer accounts and seamlessly transition them into enterprise expansions.
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Responsibilities:
Own and exceed quarterly revenue targets, driving both high-velocity new logo acquisition and strategic account expansion within the AI and startup ecosystem. Recruit, coach, and develop a world-class sales team, instilling a high-tempo, execution-oriented culture tailored to technical buyers. Effectively articulate Cloudflare’s value proposition across our connectivity cloud, including Workers AI, R2 storage, network security, and developer platforms. Partner closely with Product, Growth, and Marketing to seamlessly convert self-serve developer usage into structured enterprise agreements. Act as a key executive sponsor for high-growth startups, founders, and VC partners, positioning Cloudflare as the foundational architecture for the next generation of tech.
You might be a good fit if you have:
10+ years of experience in enterprise software sales with at least 3+ leading sales teams A proven track record of leading high-performing sales teams in the cloud infrastructure, SaaS, or developer platform space. A strong understanding of modern application architecture, serverless computing, and how AI startups utilize compute and data storage. Active connections within the tech startup and venture capital ecosystems, with an innate ability to spot and engage high-potential accounts early. Hands-on experience navigating hybrid sales models that blend product-led growth with top-down enterprise execution. A history of thriving in fast-paced, rapidly evolving markets where you can turn ambiguity into clear, actionable sales strategies
Compensation
Compensation will be adjusted based on location and level. For New York City, Washington, Washington D.C. and California (excluding Bay Area) based hires: Estimated annual salary of $361,000-$496,000 For Colorado, Illinois, Maryland and Minnesota based hires: Estimated annual salary of $328,000 - $450,000. This role is eligible to earn incentive compensation under Cloudflare’s Sales Compensation Plan. The estimated annual salary range includes the on-target incentive compensation that may be attained in this role under the Sales Compensation Plan. Equity This role is eligible to participate in Cloudflare’s equity plan.
Benefits
Cloudflare offers a complete package of benefits and programs to support you and your family. Our benefits programs can help you pay health care expenses, support caregiving, build capital for the future and make life a little easier and fun! The below is a description of our benefits for employees in the United States, and benefits may vary for employees based outside the U.S. Health & Welfare Benefits Medical/Rx Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Commuter Spending Accounts Fertility & Family Forming Benefits On-demand mental health support and Employee Assistance Program Global Travel Medical Insurance Financial Benefits Short and Long Term Disability Insurance Life & Accident Insurance 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan Employee Stock Participation Plan Time Off Flexible paid time off covering vacation and sick leave Leave programs, including parental, pregnancy health, medical, and bereavement leave