Product Manager Intern (Summer 2026) at Cloudflare in Austin, TX

Summary: Cloudflare is a company on a mission to help build a better Internet, running one of the world’s largest networks that powers millions of websites. They are seeking a curious and user-focused Product Manager Intern to contribute to building innovative products and services, focusing on improving user experience and developing offerings. 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 Required Qualifications: - 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 - A solid understanding of networking concepts (e.g., TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS) is a plus - 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 Preferred Qualifications: - 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 Required Skills: User research, Competitive analysis, Technical literacy Important Skills: Networking concepts, Analytical skills, Problem-solving skills Nice-to-Have Skills: Communication skills, Organizational skills, Collaboration, Initiative Internship Start Date: Start in 2026 Summer