Cloudflare Lays Off 1,100 Staff, Then Boosts Engineering Headcount by 45%

Cloudflare announced a reduction of 1,100 positions across the company. The layoffs were part of a broader cost‑cutting effort after a growth surge. Shortly after, the firm reported a 45 % rise in its engineering team size. The hiring push focuses on talent for emerging infrastructure projects. Executives say the two moves reflect a shift in strategic priorities. Remaining staff were reassured that core services will continue uninterrupted. Analysts view the hiring surge as a bet on future product development. The company plans to disclose further staffing updates in upcoming earnings calls.