Cloudflare Off Campus Hiring 2026: SWE Intern in Bengaluru [8-12 LPA]

Cloudflare is inviting applications from aspiring software engineers for its Software Engineering Intern (SWE Intern) program in Bengaluru. This is an excellent opportunity for students and recent graduates who are passionate about building scalable systems, solving complex technical challenges, and working with cutting-edge cloud technologies. Interns will collaborate with experienced engineers, contribute to real-world projects, and gain hands-on exposure to one of the world’s leading internet security and performance companies.

Job Overview

Field	Details
Company Name	Cloudflare
Role	Software Engineering Intern (SWE Intern)
Qualification	Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related field
Job Location	Bengaluru, India
Salary	₹8 – ₹12 LPA (Expected)
Work Type	Hybrid / On-site
Job Type	Internship
Job Level	Entry Level
Industry	Internet, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Technology

Job Description

Cloudflare’s Engineering teams build and run the software that handles the massive amount of traffic that flows through our network. We also have teams that build the UI and control plane for our software, using modern patterns and libraries in a microservices-based architecture. Technologies include: Typescript/Javascript, Go, Rust, C/C++ and Python.

About the Internship Program

Location: Bengaluru (Work from Office)

Internship Duration – 3-6 months 

Join the team helping shape the future of the Internet. We’re building high-performance systems that handle a quarter of the Internet’s traffic. Our work influences open standards (like QUIC, MASQUE, and ECH), involves close collaboration with the IETF, and pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in networking and security. You don’t need to be an HTTP or cryptography expert to join — we’re looking for excellent engineers who love tough problems, want to learn deeply, and are excited to contribute to one of the most technically demanding areas of infrastructure.

What you’ll do

The intern will contribute to Bastion, Cloudflare’s next-generation Rust-based HTTP proxy that handles tens of millions of requests per second at the edge. They will work on performance analysis, protocol implementation, and migration tooling as the team builds production systems at massive scale. The project may involve measuring HTTP/2 and HTTP/3 performance, developing observability infrastructure like distributed tracing, or creating migration strategies from legacy systems. This work will expose the intern to cutting-edge internet protocols, high-performance systems engineering, and collaboration with standards bodies like the IETF.

• Build and operate systems that terminate HTTP and TLS at Internet scale
• Migrate core infrastructure from NGINX to a next-gen Rust-based proxy
• Measure and improve protocol performance across real-world traffic
• Contribute to open source and industry standards
• Learn from and work alongside some of the leading engineers in this space

You might be a good fit if you:

• Have solid systems programming experience (Rust, C, or similar)
• Thrive in complex technical domains and enjoy learning new things
• Care about building reliable, secure, and performant software
• Are motivated by impact — technical, operational, and on the Internet itself
• Come from a background that’s underrepresented in tech — we value diverse perspectives

Selection Process

• Application Submission
• Resume Screening
• Online Assessment / Coding Test
• Technical Interview Round(s)
• HR / Behavioral Interview
• Final Selection & Offer Letter

How to Apply

• Visit the official Cloudflare careers page.
• Search for the “Software Engineering Intern” role in Bengaluru.
• Review the job description and eligibility criteria.
• Prepare and upload your updated resume.
• Complete the online application form.
• Submit your application and wait for further communication from the recruitment team.