As a Network Engineering Intern on Cloudflare’s Edge Network & Backbone team in Austin, TX, you will work closely with senior and principal network engineers to maintain the operational integrity of one of the world's largest interconnected networks. Your daily tasks include provisioning capacity, monitoring network health using AI-enabled tools, triaging faults, creating documentation, and participating in structured troubleshooting sessions. You must have a strong foundation in networking concepts like BGP and OSI model, along with experience in scripting languages such as Python or Bash, to automate tasks efficiently. Familiarity with multiple vendor operating systems and Linux system administration is beneficial. This internship offers hands-on production experience from day one, providing real-world exposure that typically takes years to accumulate in the industry.
Provision and configure network hardware and software for capacity expansion under guidance.
Monitor network health using AI-enabled tools and document findings for issue resolution.
Triage and investigate network issues in collaboration with internal teams.
Create and maintain operational documentation to improve team efficiency.
Participate in structured troubleshooting sessions focusing on BGP, routing, and hardware faults.
Support daily operations by contributing to shift handoffs and incident tracking.
What we're looking for
Currently enrolled in or recently completed a Networking, Computer Science, or related technical degree program.
Holds or pursuing an industry networking certification (CCNA, JNCIA, equivalent).
Working knowledge of BGP and OSI model for network problem-solving.
Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash) or AI tools for automation tasks.
Strong ability to learn new technologies quickly under mentor guidance.
Excellent written communication skills for documentation and ticket responses.
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$127,332–$225,000.
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$127,332–$225,000
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$142,400–$224,062
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About Cloudflare, Inc
Cloudflare is a prominent cloud services and security company that provides content delivery network (CDN), DDoS mitigation, and Zero Trust security services to millions of internet properties.
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