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Interconnection Manager, Network Strategy Americas

Austin, TXFull-time$143k2026-07-09 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead network strategy and interconnection for Cloudflare's Americas region, balancing mature US markets with infrastructure-constrained South America.

Role type

Senior IC network strategy manager (interconnection & backbone)

Builds

Resilient, cost-effective network reach and high-performance backbone across the Americas

Domain

Internet infrastructure / Telecommunications / Cloud Networking

Required skills

BGP, DWDM, IP networking, interconnection agreement negotiation, capacity planning, cost modeling, operations research, AI tooling fluency

Preferred skills

Spanish/Portuguese proficiency, experience in emerging markets, AI-assisted analytics design

Technologies

BGP, DWDM, IP networking, AI agents, automated workflows

Responsibilities

Own and execute interconnection strategy for US ISPs and South American markets; Use AI-driven analytics for traffic patterns and capacity decisions; Lead negotiations for high-value interconnection agreements; Collaborate with Data Center Strategy and Network Engineering; Represent Cloudflare in industry forums

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC