Security Engineer Intern (Summer 2026)

Cloudflare • Austin, TX

8h • Onsite

About The Position

At Cloudflare, we are on a mission to help build a better Internet. Today the company runs one of the world’s largest networks that powers millions of websites and other Internet properties for customers ranging from individual bloggers to SMBs to Fortune 500 companies. Cloudflare protects and accelerates any Internet application online without adding hardware, installing software, or changing a line of code. Internet properties powered by Cloudflare all have web traffic routed through its intelligent global network, which gets smarter with every request. As a result, they see significant improvement in performance and a decrease in spam and other attacks. Cloudflare was named to Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top Company Cultures list and ranked among the World’s Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company.
We realize people do not fit into neat boxes. We are looking for curious and empathetic individuals who are committed to developing themselves and learning new skills, and we are ready to help you do that. We cannot complete our mission without building a diverse and inclusive team. We hire the best people based on an evaluation of their potential and support them throughout their time at Cloudflare. Come join us!
Available location(s): Austin, US
About Cloudflare's Security Team
Security is at the heart of Cloudflare’s mission to help build a better Internet. Anytime we push code, it automatically affects the millions of Internet properties (powering websites, remote teams, APIs, mobile apps, etc.) running on our global network. Cloudflare's network is one of the largest in the world, spanning over 330 cities in more than 125 countries, and operating within 50 milliseconds of 95% of the Internet-connected population.
Security Engineering spans across the Cyber Defense & Engineering and CloudforceOne Threat Intelligence & Research teams within the Security group under our Chief Security Officer. Security at Cloudflare ensures that this massive flow of traffic remains secure and resilient against evolving threats. While our core engineering teams build the software that handles traffic, our security engineers build the systems that protect it. Technologies we use to defend the Internet include Go, Rust, Python, and C/C++.
About the Internship Program
The ideal Security Engineering intern is passionate about making the Internet a more secure place. You will work alongside experienced security engineers to identify vulnerabilities, harden our infrastructure, and build tools that protect billions of Internet users. We are looking for interns who are curious, proactive, and able to approach problems with a "security-first" mindset. This is a unique opportunity for engineers who want to learn how to defend systems at a scale that few other companies can offer.

Requirements

• Education: Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Security Fundamentals: A solid understanding of the OWASP Top 10, common attack vectors (XSS, SQLi, CSRF), and how to mitigate them.
• Demonstrated critical thinking skills and drive to learn and adapt new technologies.
• Curiosity, empathy and ability to get things done.
• Ability to commit to a minimum 12 week summer internship.
• In office 3-5 days a week in the location of the internship.
• Local to Austin; relocation not provided.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated passion for security & software development, such as personal projects, open-source contributions, or experience with our developer platform using Cloudflare for Students.

Responsibilities

• Ship and deliver security-focused projects over 12-16 weeks with autonomy and support.
• Work cross-functionally with Product, Infrastructure, and Engineering teams to integrate security into every stage of the development lifecycle.
• Work closely with a mentor to guide you through the internship, develop your security expertise, and help with career goals.
• Build your network across the company through our various in and out of office socials, networking programs, Employee Resource Group (ERG) programs, and Activity Groups.
• Present your security project to the entire company at the end of the internship.
• Connect and learn from our executives and leadership team including our co-founders.
• Write for our Cloudflare blog (e.g., documenting a new security tool or a vulnerability research finding) and be featured on Cloudflare.tv sessions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern