Technical Operations & Strategy Intern (Summer 2026)

<div class="content-intro"><div><strong>About Us</strong></div> <div> <p>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. </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">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! </span></p> </div></div><p><strong>Available Locations: </strong>Lisbon, Portugal</p> <p><strong>About the Role</strong></p> <p>Are you passionate about the intersection of technology, market strategy, and business growth? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy tackling complex, high-impact problems? Cloudflare is looking for a driven and analytical Summer 2026 Technical Operations Strategy Intern to join our team.</p> <p>This is a unique opportunity to work alongside Cloudflare's strategy leadership and gain hands-on experience in shaping the future direction of a global, mission-driven company. You will contribute to projects that directly influence decision-making and Cloudflare's cost basis.</p> <h4><strong>What you'll do</strong></h4> <p>The Technical Operations Strategy Intern will contribute to high-priority strategic initiatives across the company. While the exact projects will depend on Cloudflare’s internal priorities at the time of the internship, potential areas of focus include:</p> <ul> <li><strong>Infrastructure Expansion:</strong> Conducting market and provider assessments, developing strategic options, and contributing to the creation of a 3-year infrastructure strategy.</li> <li><strong>Business Cases:</strong> Analyzing global spend basis for colocation and network and recommending actions to senior management.</li> <li><strong>Automation:</strong> Enhancing our tooling, forecasting and tracking with AI and other forms of intelligent automation.</li> <li><strong>Market Intelligence:</strong> Deep diving into emerging competitive threats and market shifts within key Cloudflare supplier areas (e.g., AI/ML, data center, cloud) to produce actionable recommendations.</li> <li><strong>Business Development:</strong> Finding and speaking to new infrastructure companies and creating new business relationships.</li> </ul> <h4><strong>Must-Haves: </strong></h4> <ul> <li>Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Liberal Arts, Computer Science).</li> <li>Exceptional analytical and quantitative skills, with a proven ability to structure complex problems, conduct rigorous analysis, and synthesize findings into clear, concise, and compelling narratives.</li> <li>Strong communication and presentation skills, comfortable engaging with senior leaders and facilitating cross-functional discussions.</li> <li>A self-starter with a high degree of intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to problem-solving; detail-oriented and organized.</li> <li>A passion for Cloudflare's mission to help build a better Internet and a genuine interest in the underly ... (truncated, view full listing at source)