Cloudflare

Anyone else hit the job market today?

Well, 7/17 was definitely not the Wednesday I expected. Spent the morning dealing with the severance package and updating my LinkedIn. It’s wild how quickly the access gets cut off. I’m honestly just venting because the whole experience felt so detached. No meeting with my direct manager, just a generic invite and a blocked email within ten minutes. I know it’s the nature of the industry, but after putting in so much overtime to hit our project goals, it just hurts. I’m curious if anyone else from the impacted departments is getting any traction with recruiters yet? The market feels pretty cold right now, and I’m worried that having a 'layoff' stamp on the resume during a major sector contraction isn't going to help. Trying to keep my head up, but it’s tough when you see the company talk about growth while showing thousands of us the door. Stay strong out there, everyone.

·2026-10-17T10:00:35.507613+00:00·2

·2026-10-17T10:00:32.273521+00:00·2

The math behind the 1,100 headcount reduction

Is anyone else looking at the numbers from the 7/17 update and trying to make sense of the logic? We are being told this is about efficiency and streamlining operations, yet management turns around and mentions aggressive expansion in engineering. It feels like they are clearing out the middle layers to chase a specific profile, but the way it was handled—especially with the lack of transparency—is leaving a sour taste in my mouth. I’ve been here for three years and I’ve never seen the internal culture pivot this aggressively. We went from a 'family' environment to a pure spreadsheet operation overnight. If you’re one of the ones who made it through, do you actually feel secure? I’m finding it hard to stay motivated when it feels like the next wave of cuts is already being drafted. The stock price tanking today just adds fuel to the fire. I’m starting to look elsewhere because the 'pivot' narrative is starting to sound like a cover for poor financial forecasting.

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·2026-09-27T10:01:20.066904+00:00·2

Is anyone else struggling with the 'performance' narrative?

It feels like every week there’s a new talking point coming from the top about how we need to become a leaner, more 'agile' organization. After this latest round of 1,100 layoffs, the internal messaging about maintaining high standards for the remaining staff is starting to feel insulting. They talk about productivity gains, but the reality on the ground is that those of us left behind are now doing the work of three people. My team is completely gutted. We lost our lead and a senior dev, and now I’m expected to pick up their legacy codebases without any extra resources or guidance. Is this just the new normal for tech? I’m exhausted, and the 'do more with less' mantra is really taking a toll on my mental health. I liked it here once, but it feels like the human element has been completely stripped out of the business model.

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·2026-09-27T10:01:17.533629+00:00·2

Feeling uneasy after the 7/17 announcement

I’ve been at Cloudflare for three years and I honestly feel like I’m looking over my shoulder every single day now. Seeing the news about the 1,100 cuts hit the wire yesterday was brutal. I know the company line is about shifting focus and operational efficiency, but the mood on Slack is just dead. People are scared. It’s hard to stay motivated when you see your peers—talented engineers and support staff I’ve worked with for years—just get their access cut off overnight. What gets me is the lack of transparency about who is actually safe. I’ve heard rumors that another round might be coming later this year, though management is obviously denying that. I’m starting to look at my options elsewhere because the culture feels completely different than it did when I joined. Does anyone have advice on how to navigate this? I feel like I'm just waiting for my badge to stop working.

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·2026-09-12T10:01:06.835113+00:00·2

The 'obsolete' excuse is wearing thin

I’m tired of reading the official comms about how certain workers are becoming 'obsolete.' It’s the ultimate corporate cop-out. Prince and the rest of the C-suite love to use the 'efficiency' narrative to justify these massive headcounts cuts, but let’s be honest: this was about the stock price taking that 24% nosedive and needing a sacrificial lamb to appease Wall Street. We were told we were essential, we were told we were building the future, and then overnight, 1,100 of us are redundant? I’ve seen this script play out at other big tech firms, but seeing it happen here hits different. The lack of transparency is what kills me. They don't actually care about productivity or 'better ways of working'; they care about margins and quarterly guidance. It’s hard to stay motivated when you know your entire team could be on the chopping block next month just because the board wants a better margin for the next earnings call. If you survived this round, don't get comfortable. Loyalty is a one-way street here, and you are just a line item on a spreadsheet.

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1,100 people gone, but they are still hiring for other roles?

Is anyone else feeling completely gaslit by the latest announcement? We just saw 1,100 people get the axe, yet the internal job board seems to have more open headcount today than it did last week. Management is out here preaching about 'obsolete skill sets' and shifting the focus to high-leverage engineering roles, but it feels like a total bait-and-switch. I’ve talked to two friends in product who were let go, and they were the most productive people on their squads. Now, they're being told the business is 're-optimizing' while leadership simultaneously pushes for a 45% growth in engineering headcount. How does that math even work? If we were bloated, why keep backfilling? It feels like they just wanted to purge higher salaries and replace them with junior talent who don't know the legacy codebase. The culture feels incredibly toxic right now. If you’re still inside, keep your head down and your LinkedIn status set to active. This place isn't the same company it was two years ago.

·2026-09-12T10:01:04.704102+00:00·2

·2026-08-30T22:03:45.079833+00:00·1

Layoffs are official, but what's the real story?

So, the 1100 layoffs at Cloudflare are confirmed. The official statements are talking about efficiency and optimizing for the future. But reading between the lines, especially with the context from some recent articles, it feels like more than just a simple 'streamlining'. The stock drop also tells a story. It's hard not to feel for everyone impacted by this. If you're one of the 1100, or if you have a clearer picture of what's happening behind the scenes, I'd appreciate any insights. Was this a sudden decision, or has there been a slow burn? Are specific departments or roles disproportionately affected? Just trying to make sense of the situation beyond the corporate speak.

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Cloudflare's strategic pivot? Layoffs and growth.

Just saw the news about Cloudflare cutting 1100 roles. It's wild how quickly things change. The reports about them actually growing their engineering team by a significant percentage *after* the layoffs are particularly confusing. What's the strategy here? Are they shedding certain functions to double down on others? The narrative around productivity gains and 'obsolete' worker categories is definitely raising eyebrows. From the outside, it looks like a massive restructuring. Curious to hear from anyone still at Cloudflare or who was affected – what's the vibe internally? Is it a targeted efficiency drive, or something more concerning about the long-term direction?

·2026-08-30T22:03:43.018731+00:00·1

·2026-08-25T22:01:05.977993+00:00·1

Navigating the aftermath: thoughts on Cloudflare's recent workforce reduction

Hard to process the news about the 1100 layoffs. It's a massive number and it's hitting our community hard. I've been with the company for a while, and this feels different from previous adjustments. The emphasis on technological advancements making certain roles obsolete is being heavily pushed in the media and internally. While I understand the need to evolve, the scale of this reduction is concerning. For those who were impacted, how are you feeling? What are your immediate next steps? For those of us remaining, how do we maintain morale and productivity when so many colleagues are suddenly gone? It's a tough time, and I'm looking for some honest perspectives and advice from others who are going through this.

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·2026-08-25T22:01:01.631131+00:00·0

1100 laid off - official statement vs. reality?

So, the news dropped about the 1100 folks being let go. The official line is about 'optimizing' and adapting to new tech making roles redundant. I'm not going to lie, it feels like a punch to the gut, especially if you know people who were affected. We all saw the articles talking about how we're supposedly more productive now, even with fewer people. I'm trying to reconcile that with seeing so many talented colleagues gone. Was this purely a 'productivity' move, or is there more to it? Stock price took a hit too, right after the announcement. Anyone else feel like the narrative doesn't quite add up? Trying to understand the long-term implications for those of us still here. What's the vibe on the ground?

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·2026-08-20T22:01:53.949908+00:00·1

1100 cuts - feeling the impact, what now?

Wow, 1100. That's a huge number. Just heard about the Cloudflare layoffs. If you were one of the ones affected, I'm so sorry. This is a tough industry, and this kind of news is never easy to swallow. For those of us still here, it’s a grim reminder of how quickly things can change. Wondering how this affects team structures, workload, and morale going forward. Are projects being re-prioritized? Is there a sense of uncertainty about future roles? Hoping people can share their experiences and advice for navigating this period.

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·2026-08-20T22:01:51.783943+00:00·2

Cloudflare layoffs: what's the real story behind the cuts?

Just saw the news about Cloudflare cutting 1100 employees. The official line seems to be about efficiency gains from new tech, but it feels like there's more to it. Some articles are even saying they grew their engineering team right after. That doesn't add up. Feels like a pretty significant number of people impacted. Anyone on the inside have a clearer picture? Trying to understand the motivations and how this impacts the company culture and remaining employees. Is this a sign of broader issues, or a strategic pivot that just happened to involve a lot of job losses?

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Post-layoff team dynamics - is it sustainable?

So, the dust is starting to settle after the recent cuts. I'm still here, and honestly, things feel... different. We lost a lot of talented people across various departments. Now, the remaining work is being redistributed, and the pressure is definitely on. Management keeps talking about 'streamlining' and 'increased efficiency,' but it feels like we're just being asked to do more with less, without any real plan for how that's sustainable long-term. Has anyone else noticed a shift in how teams are operating? Are projects getting delayed? Is the quality of work suffering because everyone is stretched so thin? Curious to hear from others who are navigating this new reality on the ground.

·2026-08-15T22:01:01.876473+00:00·1

·2026-08-15T22:00:59.791997+00:00·1

Anyone else feel like the rug was pulled out from under them?

Just trying to process what happened. One minute I'm working on my projects, next minute I'm getting a generic email and my access is revoked. No warning, no 'performance' talk, nothing. It feels so impersonal and frankly, insulting. We poured so much into this company, worked late nights, weekends sometimes, and this is how it's repaid? Saw the news about the stock drop and earnings, makes it sting even more. Like we were just a line item to be cut to make some numbers look better for the investors. Wondering if anyone else feels this way, like it wasn't about individual performance at all, just a business decision that steamrolled a lot of good people.

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Recruiting post-layoffs: How's it looking at Cloudflare?

With the recent news of 1100 layoffs, I'm curious about the hiring situation at Cloudflare. I've seen some articles suggesting they're still hiring, even in engineering. Is anyone on the inside seeing this? Are they actively recruiting, or is it more of a cautious, role-by-role approach? I'm wondering if the compensation bands have shifted, or if the interview process is more intense now. It's hard to get a clear picture from the outside, especially with the mixed signals about the company's direction and workforce changes. If anyone has recent experience with interviews or knows someone who does, I'd appreciate any insights. Trying to gauge the current job market within the company.

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·2026-08-10T22:01:52.586429+00:00·2

·2026-08-10T22:01:50.72892+00:00·2

Cloudflare layoffs: What's the real impact on remaining teams?

So, 1100 people gone on July 17th. That's a huge chunk. I'm still here, and the atmosphere is... tense, to say the least. People are trying to act normal, but you can feel the anxiety. Projects are being re-evaluated, and there's a lot of uncertainty about who's next, even though leadership is trying to spin it positively. Some teams are definitely feeling the strain, having to pick up the slack. Others seem less affected, which is creating its own kind of resentment. Honestly, hearing the CEO talk about how technology makes certain roles obsolete right after cutting so many people feels pretty hollow. We're all wondering if the company's strategic shift is worth the human cost. Anyone else feeling this weird disconnect between the official messaging and the reality on the ground?

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·2026-08-05T22:02:01.098931+00:00·1

Post-layoff vibe at Cloudflare - is it really that different?

Reading all the coverage about the recent layoffs at Cloudflare (1100 people, wow) and the talk about automation making certain roles redundant. I'm not at Cloudflare, but I'm trying to gauge the internal atmosphere. For those still there, what's the general feeling? Is it all doom and gloom, or are people genuinely feeling more productive and secure knowing that the company is streamlining? Heard some chatter that they actually grew their engineering team despite the cuts, which is a wild contrast. Does that mean the cuts were focused on specific departments, or is there a significant shift in focus? How are the remaining teams handling the increased workload, if any? Any sense of what the future holds for roles like these? Trying to understand the long-term implications for the company and its employees.

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·2026-08-05T22:01:59.035557+00:00·1

Cloudflare CEO's take on automation and layoffs - thoughts?

Just saw the news about Cloudflare's latest cuts, and the CEO's comments about some roles becoming 'obsolete' due to advancements are really sticking with me. It's a tough pill to swallow when you see your contributions potentially being replaced by algorithms or new tech. Was anyone in these roles directly affected? How are you feeling about the justification? From the outside, it feels like a classic case of 'efficiency gains' leading to job losses, which is understandable from a business perspective but brutal for the people impacted. Curious to hear if the company communicated this rationale internally before the cuts, or if it was a surprise. Does anyone have insight into how Cloudflare is planning to redeploy or support the folks who are no longer with the company? Feels like a lot of talk about innovation and progress, but the human cost is always the hardest part to ignore. What are your general thoughts on this trend in tech?

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·2026-07-31T22:01:56.080015+00:00·1

Cloudflare's growth post-layoffs - any insights from inside?

Reading the reports about Cloudflare laying off 1100 people but apparently growing their engineering team significantly at the same time. That sounds... contradictory? Or is it a strategic shift? As an outsider looking in, it's hard to understand the business logic. Are they shedding certain roles and hiring for new ones? Was this a targeted reduction or a broad sweep? If anyone on the inside can shed light on how the remaining teams are structured, or what the hiring focus is now, that would be really helpful context for people trying to understand what's happening there. Curious about the overall impact on morale for those who stayed too.

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Did anyone else get caught in the 1100 layoffs at Cloudflare? How are you doing?

Just saw the news about the ~1100 layoffs at Cloudflare. I was one of them. Honestly, still processing. One day you're working on projects, the next you're getting a calendar invite for a 'quick chat'. The official reason about 'efficiency' and 'product changes' feels a bit vague, especially after reading some of the articles. Trying not to dwell on the 'why' too much right now, but it's hard. Has anyone else been through this? How are you coping? Looking for some solidarity and maybe some tips on navigating this next step. Was there any WARN notice, or was it immediate? Just trying to get a sense of what others are experiencing.

·2026-07-31T22:01:53.898944+00:00·2

·2026-07-26T22:00:54.049442+00:00·2

Anyone have intel on severance/support packages for the recent 1100 impacted?

Heard about the significant layoffs at Cloudflare recently – the 1100 number is staggering. Beyond the news reports and the company's statements, I'm curious about the practical support offered to those affected. For anyone who went through this, or knows someone who did, what was the severance package like? Did it include extended health benefits, outplacement services, or stock vesting acceleration? It's easy for companies to announce big numbers, but the reality for the individuals is what matters. How generous or standard were these packages compared to industry norms? Any insights would be appreciated, both for those who are currently navigating this and for others who might face similar situations down the line.

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Prince's 'obsolete workers' comment after 1100 cuts – what do you think?

Reading the news about the recent 1100 layoffs at Cloudflare, and then seeing Prince's comments about certain roles becoming obsolete due to technological advancements... it's a lot to process. On one hand, I understand that companies need to adapt and leverage new tools to stay competitive. Technology evolves, and so do job requirements. But on the other hand, when you lay off over a thousand people and then talk about certain types of workers being 'obsolete,' it feels incredibly cold and dismissive. It doesn't acknowledge the human impact, the careers and lives affected by these decisions. It feels like a justification, rather than an explanation of a difficult business reality. Did anyone else feel this way reading those reports? Does this reflect a broader trend in the industry, or is it specific to Cloudflare's narrative?

·2026-07-26T22:00:52.162107+00:00·1

The 'efficiency' spin feels like a slap in the face.

After the recent 1100 layoffs, the company line is all about 'efficiency' and how certain roles became redundant. It’s presented as a natural progression due to technological advancements. But let's be real, when you have that many people let go, it feels less like 'efficiency' and more like a major strategic shift that wasn't communicated properly, or perhaps, the 'efficiency' narrative is just a convenient cover. It's hard to stomach that excuse when so many livelihoods are impacted. The lack of transparency on the *real* drivers behind such a significant reduction in force is what’s most frustrating. It leaves us remaining employees feeling uncertain and undervalued. We're the ones left to pick up the pieces and deal with the fallout, while the leadership seems to have a neat, tidy explanation that doesn't feel grounded in reality for the people affected.

·2026-07-21T22:00:48.298559+00:00·2

1100 layoffs, and then they hired more engineers? What is going on?

Seriously, I'm trying to wrap my head around this. We just lost over a thousand people, and the story is that AI made some roles obsolete, leading to 'efficiency gains'. But then I hear whispers, and see some articles, that the engineering team actually *grew* after the cuts. How does that even compute? Are they just gutting one department to funnel money into another? It feels like a really bad faith explanation to the people who just got their pink slips, and frankly, it's creating a lot of anxiety for those of us still here. It makes you question the true reasons behind the layoffs and whether we're just next on the chopping block if the 'efficiency' narrative needs another tweak. Anyone else hear this, or have any insights into how this makes sense on paper?

·2026-07-21T22:00:46.12402+00:00·2

·2026-07-21T17:45:56.644657+00:00·0

The 'efficiency' excuse feels so hollow after the 1100 layoffs

Reading all this about "efficiency" and "making the company more productive" after 1100 people were let go feels incredibly disingenuous. Were those 1100 people just not efficient? Were they roadblocks to progress? It's a tough pill to swallow when you're still here, picking up the pieces, and trying to maintain the same level of output, if not more. The messaging feels like a slap in the face to everyone who remained. It's creating a lot of anxiety and distrust. Feels like we're expected to just accept this narrative without question. Anyone else feel like the company isn't being straight with us about the real reasons behind these massive cuts?

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·2026-07-21T17:45:54.495447+00:00·2

1100 cuts, engineering up? What's the narrative here?

Just trying to wrap my head around the recent news. 1100 people gone, and yet I'm seeing reports that the engineering team actually grew? How does that even work? It feels like we're being fed some kind of corporate spin. I get that tech evolves and roles change, but a net reduction of this size followed by a reported expansion in a core area just doesn't sit right. Is anyone else finding this confusing? Are they consolidating teams or just massively restructuring under the hood? Feels like the official line about 'efficiency' and 'optimization' is trying to cover up something else. Curious to hear what others think is actually going on.

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·2026-07-21T17:43:39.91201+00:00·2

Feeling the pressure after the recent 1100 cuts

It's been a few weeks since the big layoff announcement, and honestly, the vibe in the remaining teams is palpable. My workload has definitely ramped up, and it feels like we're expected to just absorb the responsibilities of those who left without any real adjustment to our own plates. Meetings are longer, deadlines feel tighter, and there's this underlying tension that wasn't there before. People are quieter, more hesitant to speak up, and you can just sense the increased scrutiny. We're all trying to put on a brave face, but the uncertainty is definitely weighing on everyone. It feels like the company is trying to project an image of strength and growth, but on the ground, it feels like we're being stretched pretty thin. Anyone else experiencing this? How are you coping with the increased pressure and the constant awareness of who's no longer here?

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·2026-07-21T17:43:35.377767+00:00·0

1100 gone, but engineering allegedly grew? What's the company spinning?

Alright, so the official line is that these 1100 layoffs were all about 'efficiency' and some sort of tech advancement making roles redundant. I get that companies evolve, but then I see reports, like on Hacker News, saying the engineering team actually *grew* by 45%? How does that even compute? Are they trying to tell us they fired 1100 people and then hired even *more* engineers? It feels like a massive disconnect, and frankly, insulting to everyone who lost their jobs. It makes the whole 'efficiency' story sound like a thinly veiled excuse. What's the real game plan here? Are they consolidating teams, offshoring, or just clearing house to make room for a specific new initiative? I'm really struggling to reconcile the numbers and the narrative. Anyone else feel like they're being fed a load of corporate jargon that doesn't hold up to basic scrutiny? It's making it hard to trust leadership's messaging.

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·2026-07-21T17:42:06.844859+00:00·2

Severance and support after the recent 1100 layoffs

Following the news of the 1100 layoffs at Cloudflare, I'm trying to get a clearer picture of what kind of support is being offered to those affected. Beyond the initial announcement, what are the actual details of the severance packages? Are they competitive? What's the timeline for COBRA continuation, if any, and how are final paychecks and unused PTO being handled? It's a really tough situation for anyone facing this, and the way a company handles the exit process says a lot about its culture. I've heard varying reports about outplacement services – some say they're decent, others less so. If you were impacted or know someone who was, could you share some details (without revealing personal info, of course)? Understanding the specifics of the support system in place can be crucial for those navigating this transition. Any information about the process, benefits, or resources provided would be greatly appreciated by the community.

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1100 cuts, yet engineering team allegedly expanded? Something's off.

Reading the news about Cloudflare's recent layoffs, and honestly, I'm struggling to reconcile it with what's being reported. 1100 people gone, citing 'efficiency' and changes driven by technological advancements. But then I see reports that the engineering team actually grew by a significant percentage. How does that compute? It feels like the narrative being pushed doesn't align with the reality on the ground. If the company is becoming more efficient and productive due to these advancements, why the massive headcount reduction? And if engineering is growing, where are those new roles coming from, and what's the focus? Are they just replacing 'obsolete' roles with new ones in a different area? This creates a lot of uncertainty and skepticism among those of us still here. It makes it hard to trust the messaging when the numbers seem to contradict the explanation. I'm curious if anyone else who works at Cloudflare has insights into this apparent discrepancy. Is there an internal explanation for this, or is this just the new reality of how these decisions are framed?