Hybrid Principal Technical Engagement Manager

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About the role

  • Drive successful adoption and utilization of Cloudflare’s products/solutions by customers and partners, providing hands-on support, training, and guidance.
  • Define and drive China-focused technical enablement strategy aligned with regional business objectives and global product roadmaps.
  • Serve as highest-level escalation point for complex technical challenges related to network integration, compliance, and performance optimization in China.
  • Lead design of customized deployment frameworks for enterprise clients addressing China’s network ecosystem (hybrid cloud, cross-border connectivity, ICP compliance).
  • Advise C-level stakeholders on long-term technical adoption roadmaps balancing innovation with regulatory constraints.
  • Establish deep technical partnerships with China-based cloud providers, ISPs, and regulatory bodies and deliver executive workshops and certification programs.
  • Represent Cloudflare as subject-matter expert on China’s networking landscape at industry events, whitepapers, and customer briefings and influence product strategy.

Requirements

  • 12+ years in technical leadership roles (e.g., Principal Solutions Architect, Senior TAM, or Consulting Engineer) with a focus on China’s network/cloud infrastructure.
  • Proven track record of enabling large-scale deployments (e.g., Fortune 500 enterprises, hyperscalers, or regulated industries in China).
  • Expertise in advanced networking (SASE, ZTNA, edge computing, traffic acceleration across GFW).
  • Knowledge of China’s regulatory environment (CSL, PIPL, cross-border data transfer laws).
  • Familiarity with local cloud ecosystems and Chinese cloud providers (Alibaba, Tencent, JD Cloud).
  • Bilingual executive presence (Mandarin & English) – highly proficient at negotiating with both technical teams and C-suite.
  • Mentorship ability – leads junior enablement teams and fosters a culture of technical excellence.
  • Diplomatic problem-solving – navigates technical-political challenges (e.g., vendor lock-in, data localization).
  • Preferred: Former roles at Global CDN/SASE providers or top-tier cloud/ISP players and experience with sovereign cloud or government-facing projects in China.

Benefits

  • Cloudflare offers a complete package of benefits and programs to support you and your family.
  • Eligible to participate in Cloudflare’s equity plan.
  • 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
  • Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • Employee Stock Participation Plan
  • Flexible paid time off covering vacation and sick leave
  • Leave programs, including parental, pregnancy health, medical, and bereavement leave

Job title

Principal Technical Engagement Manager

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$186,000 - $268,000 per year

Degree requirement

No Education Requirement

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