Hardware Systems Engineer Intern (Spring / Summer 2026)

Sorry, this job was removed at 10:19 p.m. (CST) on Friday, Feb 06, 2026
Austin, TX, USA
Hybrid
Cloud • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
Helping Build a Better Internet
The Role
Available location(s): Austin, US
Cloudflare's Hardware team is looking for interns to work on our upcoming ARM servers and GPU / AI servers. The interns will gain experience with testing enterprise hardware, managing a production server fleet, and working in cloud data centers.
An ideal intern candidate for the Hardware Team would be interested in the following:
  • Learning how to qualify and manage enterprise hardware in a lab and production environment
  • Learning how enterprise data centers are architected
  • Converting knowledge gained through coursework into tools used by Cloudflare's Hardware Team or its adjacent teams
  • Ability to commit to a minimum 12 week summer internship.
  • In office 2-5 days a week in Austin, TX.

An ideal intern candidate for the Hardware Team would possess the following skills:
  • Exposure to compute hardware architecture (x86 or ARM)
  • Experience with machine learning, neural networks (preferably hands-on)
  • Experience with GPUs for training and inference
  • Experience with version control systems (git, mercurial, or similar)
  • Experience with Linux command line (file manipulation, text editing, etc)

Cloudflare Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Employer-verified medical, dental, and vision coverage, mental-health/EAP support, FSAs/HSAs, disability and life insurance, and pet insurance for U.S. employees are explicitly included. The overall package is presented as comprehensive across core health protections.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Unlimited/flexible PTO, paid holidays and sick time, plus three paid volunteer days per year are highlighted. These policies indicate generous time-off flexibility beyond standard accrual models.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility Employees commonly receive equity alongside an Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a discounted purchase feature. Relocation support and home-office stipends further reinforce access to ownership and distributed-work enablers.

Cloudflare Insights

Similar Jobs

Cloudflare Logo Cloudflare

Product Manager

Cloud • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
Hybrid
Austin, TX, USA
4400 Employees

Cloudflare Logo Cloudflare

Account Executive

Cloud • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
Remote or Hybrid
United States
4400 Employees
320K-350K Annually

Cloudflare Logo Cloudflare

Senior Account Executive

Cloud • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
Hybrid
2 Locations
4400 Employees
212K-292K Annually

Cloudflare Logo Cloudflare

Solutions Engineer

Cloud • Information Technology • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
Hybrid
2 Locations
4400 Employees
200K-250K Annually
Get Personalized Job Insights.
Our AI-powered fit analysis compares your resume with a job listing so you know if your skills & experience align.

The Company
HQ: San Francisco, CA
4,400 Employees
Year Founded: 2010

What We Do

Cloudflare, Inc. (NYSE: NET) is the leading connectivity cloud company on a mission to help build a better Internet. It empowers organizations to make their employees, applications and networks faster and more secure everywhere, while reducing complexity and cost. Cloudflare’s connectivity cloud delivers the most full-featured, unified platform of cloud-native products and developer tools, so any organization can gain the control they need to work, develop, and accelerate their business. Powered by one of the world’s largest and most interconnected networks, Cloudflare blocks billions of threats online for its customers every day. It is trusted by millions of organizations – from the largest brands to entrepreneurs and small businesses to nonprofits, humanitarian groups, and governments across the globe.

Why Work With Us

Cloudflare employees come from all walks of life. We are mission-driven, and our team is energized by a collaborative, creative environment that celebrates our differences and fosters new ways to grow together.

Gallery

Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery
Gallery

Cloudflare Offices

Hybrid Workspace

Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.

We are committed to developing a global team that is distributed with a flexible working approach. Doing this equitably and inclusively is essential to our success. Visit our careers site for more on 'How & Where We Work.'

Typical time on-site: Flexible
HQSan Francisco, CA
Austin, TX
Bengaluru, Karnataka
Boston, MA
Champaign, IL
Denver, Colorado
Lisbon, PT
London, GB
Los Angeles, CA
New York, NY
Seattle, WA
Singapore
Washington, DC
Learn more

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account