Product Manager Intern (Summer 2026)

Cloudflare • San Francisco, CA

18d • Hybrid

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 Locations: Austin, TX About the role Cloudflare is seeking a curious and user-focused Product Manager Interns to join our team. You will contribute to building innovative products and services that help build a better Internet. Our interns are at the core of this mission, developing foundational technologies that impact millions of users globally.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing a degree (Bachelor's or Master's) in Business, Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
• A strong passion for technology and understanding user needs.
• Technical literacy, with the ability to read and understand code (e.g., JavaScript, Python, Go or Rust) and empathize with developer workflows.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to articulate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Ability to commit to a full-time 12 week internship
• In office 3-4 days a week in-office in Austin, TX

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with developer tools like Git, and personal or open-source projects that demonstrate an interest in software development.
• Familiarity with command-line tools and the developer workflow.
• Previous experience writing product specifications or conducting user research.
• Knowledge of security or Zero Trust concepts.
• Experience with competitor products or other developer-focused tools.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with both external partners and internal teams.
• A self-starter who is comfortable with ambiguity and eager to take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Define the Future: Conduct user research and competitive analysis to understand user needs and market trends. You'll identify pain points and opportunities to make our tools best-in-class.
• Collaborate to Build: Work hand-in-hand with product, engineering and design counterparts and senior members of the engineering and product team to bring your vision to life, ensuring features are built to spec and meet user expectations or the getting things done to solve hard problems at scale.
• Drive for Impact: You will help define success metrics and be responsible for making sure the features you launch are not only technically sound but also solve real-world problems for our users
• Solve problems: Identify, analyze, and strategically address complex challenges, transforming them into opportunities for innovation and growth. This involves not only reactive problem-solving but also proactive identification of potential issues and the development of preventative measures. Effective problem-solving requires a deep understanding of user needs, market dynamics, and technological capabilities, allowing for the creation of solutions that are both feasible and impactful.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees