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Senior Strategic Solutions Engineer

Cloudflareā€¢šŸŒ Remote Switzerland•Estimated: $80,000 - $120,000

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Join Cloudflare, a company at the forefront of building a better Internet, and become a key player in their mission to protect and accelerate online properties. This Solutions Engineer role in Switzerland is perfect for a curious, builder-minded individual who thrives on solving complex technical challenges with the latest AI tools. If you're passionate about technology, enjoy explaining intricate concepts, and want to contribute to a company that values innovation and diversity, this is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact.

About Us

At Cloudflare, our mission is to help build a better Internet. We operate one of the world's largest networks, serving millions of websites and online properties for businesses of all sizes. Cloudflare enhances performance and security without requiring hardware changes, software installations, or code modifications. Our intelligent global network learns from every request, improving performance and reducing threats. Recognized for our company culture and innovation, Cloudflare fosters an environment where builders and problem-solvers thrive.

We seek individuals who are proactive, curious, and eager to leverage AI to create solutions and drive progress. Our culture emphasizes iteration, shared learning, and collaboration, making AI a partner in tackling tough challenges and advancing the Internet.

Job Location

Switzerland

What You'll Do

The Pre-Sales Solution Engineering organization is responsible for the technical sales of Cloudflare's solutions, ensuring maximum business value, appropriate solution design, and adoption roadmaps for our customers. Our team comprises individuals from diverse backgrounds, including financial consulting, product management, customer support, and software engineering. We are committed to building a diverse, experienced, and curious team.

As a Solutions Engineer, you will act as the technical customer advocate within Cloudflare. You will collaborate closely with Sales, Product, Engineering, and Customer Support teams to achieve customer success. Your primary goal is to identify and create scalable solutions that address customer needs.

Desirable Skills, Knowledge, and Experience

Our Solutions Engineers come from varied backgrounds, including financial consulting, engineering, software development, product management, customer support, and project delivery. We value diversity of experience alongside genuine curiosity for our technology.

You should be passionate about technology and capable of explaining complex technical concepts clearly. A curious and hands-on approach is essential. You should appreciate the diverse challenges of working with customers and be eager to help them realize the full potential of Cloudflare. This role offers a collaborative environment where team members share strengths and support each other.

A strong understanding of how to achieve a technical win, persuading customers to choose our solutions over competitors, is crucial.

Additional experience may include a combination of the following:

  • Business Fluency in German
  • Ability to manage projects, meet deadlines, and prioritize competing demands.
  • Understanding of "how the internet works," including:
  • Differences between TCP & UDP and their application use cases.
  • Explanation of authoritative vs. recursive DNS.
  • Understanding of firewalls, TLS (SSL), HTTP, and client/server interactions.
  • Knowledge of customer buying decisions and ROI explanation.
  • Willingness to travel to customer offices, conferences, and for talks.

Bonus Points

  • Previous experience in a pre-sales SE or consulting role (not necessarily in tech).
  • Demonstrated experience with a scripting language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Bash) and a desire to expand these skills.
  • Experience building or contributing to a web application.
  • Ability to detail the differences between CSRF, XSS, and SQLi, and Cloudflare's role in mitigating them.
  • Understanding of or experience with regulatory requirements like PCI DSS, HIPAA, and SOC-2.
  • Exposure to emerging technical trends such as SASE and Zero Trust.

What Makes Cloudflare Special?

We are more than just an ambitious technology company; we have a soul. Our mission to build a better Internet includes protecting the free and open Internet.

  • Project Galileo: Since 2014, we've provided security tools to over 2,400 journalism and civil society organizations in 111 countries to defend against censorship attempts.
  • Athenian Project: Since 2017, we've offered robust protection and reliability for free to state and local government election websites in 33 states.
  • 1.1.1.1: We released a faster, more secure, and privacy-centric public DNS resolver, committed to not storing client IP addresses and never selling user data.

If this sounds like a place you'd like to be, we encourage you to apply!

Note: Applicants progressing to the offer stage may be required to attend an in-person interview at a Cloudflare Office or Hub.

This position may involve access to information protected by U.S. export control laws. Employment offers may be conditioned on authorization to receive controlled technology without export license sponsorship.

Cloudflare is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, medical condition, family care status, or any other protected basis. We are an AA/Veterans/Disabled Employer.

Cloudflare provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Please contact hr@cloudflare.com or 101 Townsend St. San Francisco, CA 94107 if you require accommodation to apply for a job.

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Job Overview

Posted6/12/2026
CategoryFullstack Development
SourceGreenhouse

FAQ

Is this position remote?

The Senior Strategic Solutions Engineer role is a remote opportunity. The location specified is Remote Switzerland.

What is the salary?

The salary is not explicitly stated, but is competitive and based on experience.

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