Interconnection Manager, Network Strategy Americas

The role

The Interconnection Manager for the Americas owns the interconnection and backbone strategy for the U.S. and South American markets. You will use AI-driven analytics and automated workflows to manage connectivity, capacity, and costs. You will also lead high-value negotiations and partner with the Regional Network Acquisition Manager.

What you will do

• Own and execute the interconnection and backbone strategy for the Americas.
• Drive interconnection scale and depth with large U.S. ISPs and eyeball networks.
• Solve South America build challenges including IXP fabric and transport economics.
• Use AI-driven analytics to interpret traffic patterns and peering opportunities.
• Leverage automated, agentic workflows for LOAs, ticketing, and contract tracking.
• Build models and scenario analyses for capacity, cost, and resiliency.
• Formulate and execute plans to optimize traffic flow across the region.
• Develop and execute strategies for the expansion and maintenance of the backbone.
• Lead negotiations for high-value, complex interconnection agreements and Tier-1 partnerships.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with ISPs, IXPs, carriers, and partners.

Required qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in network infrastructure, ideally within a Telco, ISP, CDN, or cloud environment.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols and technologies, including BGP, DWDM, and IP networking.
• Proven experience negotiating and managing interconnection agreements.
• Working knowledge of the Americas connectivity landscape.
• Fluency with AI tools in daily work.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with capacity planning, cost modeling, and operations research.

Nice to have

• Professional proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese
• Hands-on experience building or scaling network presence in emerging or infrastructure-constrained markets.
• Experience designing AI-assisted analytics or automation for network/commercial operations.

Benefits

• 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

Before you apply

• Applicants who progress to the offer stage may be asked to attend an in-person interview.
• Position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws.
• Offer may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under U.S. export laws without sponsorship for an export license.

About the company

Cloudflare runs one of the world’s largest networks that powers millions of websites and other Internet properties. The company protects and accelerates any Internet application online without adding hardware, installing software, or changing a line of code.