VP, Talent Acquisition & Strategy

Vice President, Talent Acquisition & Strategy We are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Our company runs one of the world’s largest networks that powers millions of websites and other Internet properties. At Cloudflare, we protect and accelerate any Internet application online without adding hardware, installing software, or changing a line of code. All traffic passes through our intelligent global network, improving performance and reducing spam and attacks. Available Locations Austin, TX, New York, NY Department People & Culture Reports to VP, Talent The Mission This is an invitation to redefine workforce architecture for the AI era. Cloudflare is reimagining every internal process to run on an agentic AI backbone. We are building the global teams and talent ecosystems that will define what Cloudflare looks like for the next decade of the Internet. Getting top talent is our number one priority. Job Overview As Vice President of Talent Acquisition & Strategy, you will be the chief architect of our human capital infrastructure and lead a global team of recruiters and operators. You will design a predictive, highly automated talent system—mapping company growth to workforce requirements, isolating where human judgment is irreplaceable, and deploying AI agents for repetitive mechanics. You are a visionary leader who models organizational systems, identifies constraints, and ships elegant, scalable solutions. Responsibilities Customer Obsession & Outcome-Driven Systems – Treat our candidates and hiring managers as your ultimate customers, designing the entire talent acquisition architecture with speed, transparency, and mutual respect. Outcomes Over Process – Ruthlessly eliminate process for process’s sake, empowering the team to be agile and focused on high-quality hires. Talent System Architecture & Strategic Planning – Partner with executive leadership to translate long-term product roadmaps and financial models into a predictive, multi‑year global talent strategy. Pipeline Instrumentation – Build and monitor a highly data‑driven talent funnel, instrumenting key metrics to continuously tune the engine. AI‑First Operations – Deploy and scale AI agents across sourcing workflows, initial technical screening, scheduling, and candidate communication. High‑Credibility Partnerships – Earn deep trust with our organizations through genuine technical fluency. Market Intelligence – Provide proactive talent market insights, advising leaders on global talent pool elasticity, compensation trends, and site selection. Global Operations & Team Leadership – Lead, mentor, and elevate a global team of recruiters, technical sourcers, operational specialists, and passionate members. Global Compliance Velocity – Maintain data privacy and regulatory compliance across the US, EMEA, and APAC. Employer Brand as a Product – Position Cloudflare’s employer brand authentic to our culture, attracting builders passionate about shaping an AI‑first Internet. Future Talent Pipelines – Run early‑career, university, and diversity recruiting initiatives with a metrics‑driven approach. Qualifications Senior people‑leadership background from Management Consulting, Investment Banking, Engineering, Sales, or corporate strategy where problem‑solving begins with systems modeling. Leadership experience at a SaaS, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, or consumer company with a focus on high‑level technical bar. Proven success guiding talent operations through corporate reorganizations, high‑growth scaling, or post‑acquisition integrations. Compensation architecture fluency with market data platforms and equity design. Direct experience scaling international tech hubs across EMEA and APAC, with knowledge of cross‑border talent mobilization and regional employment practices. Compensation Estimated annual salary for New York City hires: $375,000 – $400,000. Equity This role is eligible to participate in Cloudflare’s equity plan. Benefits Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, Commuter Spending Accounts, Fertility & Family Forming Benefits, On‑Demand Mental Health Support, 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; parental, pregnancy health, medical, and bereavement leave. Equal Opportunity Employer Cloudflare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all people and place great value in both diversity and inclusiveness. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, or other basis protected by law. We are an AA/Veterans/Disabled Employer. Reasonable Accommodations Cloudflare provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job, please contact us via e‑mail at View email address on click.appcast.io or via mail at 101 Townsend St., San Francisco, CA 94107. #J-18808-Ljbffr