# Solutions Engineer

**Company:** [Cloudflare](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/cloudflare)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Solutions Architecture
**Skills:** Python, JavaScript, Bash, TCP/IP, DNS, Tls/Ssl, Http, Firewall, Zero Trust, Sase
**Posted:** 2026-05-28

> Technical pre-sales advocate responsible for designing Cloudflare solutions, achieving technical wins, and enabling customer success through deep internet infrastructure expertise.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Serve as the technical customer advocate within Cloudflare
- Work closely with Sales, Product, Engineering, and Customer Support teams
- Create scalable solutions for customer needs
- Obtain the technical win so customers choose Cloudflare solutions over competitors
- Travel to customer offices, conferences, and deliver talks

## Requirements
- Passionate about technology with ability to explain complex technical concepts in easy-to-understand terms
- Naturally curious and an avid builder willing to get hands dirty
- Good fundamental understanding of how to obtain the technical win
- Understanding of "how the internet works":
  - Differences between TCP & UDP and application use cases
  - Authoritative DNS vs recursive DNS
  - Role of firewalls and TLS/SSL
  - Solid understanding of HTTP and client/server quirks
- Understanding of customer buying decisions and ROI explanation
- Ability to manage projects, work to deadlines, and prioritize competing demands

## Nice-to-Haves
- Business fluency in German
- Previous experience in pre-sales SE or consulting role
- Experience with scripting languages (Python, JavaScript, Bash)
- Experience building or contributing to web applications
- Knowledge of CSRF, XSS, and SQLi security vulnerabilities
- Understanding of regulatory requirements (PCI DSS, HIPAA, SOC-2)
- Exposure to SASE and Zero Trust trends

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