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Research Intern (2024)

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Cloudflare

Feb 18

Applications are closed

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Research & Development

Requirements

  • Interest in solving open-ended problems.
  • Proven track record of peer-reviewed research, open-source software contributions, or standards development
  • Some level of research maturity is expected, but students at every level are welcome to apply
  • Evidence of ability to work in multiple languages -- Go, Rust and Javascript are particularly desirable.
  • Experience (and love) for debugging to ensure the system works in all cases.
  • Experience with a continuous integration workflow, and use of source control (we use git)
  • Strong systems level programming skills.
  • Willing and eager to share knowledge, with the skills to do so.
  • Knowledge or experience with at least one of the following:
  • Computer networking protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, BGP, QUIC, etc.) and related algorithms
  • Machine learning analysis for systems or network optimization
  • Authentication protocols, applied cryptography, PKI and SSL/TLS
  • Operating or distributed systems analysis or development
  • Applied cryptography and cryptographic protocols
  • Measurement for network and computer systems
  • Bonus Points:
  • Proven track record of independently driving projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience with high throughput/low latency real-time systems and/or content delivery networks

Responsibilities

  • Cloudflare's Research Team solves difficult problems in security, performance, and privacy at scale. This involves systems engineering, open source software development, protocol design, implementation of primitives, with lots of measurement alongside. We make cutting edge research contributions in-house, as well as in collaboration with academia, Internet standards organizations like the IETF, and more!
  • Successful candidates will be matched to suitable projects. We also welcome novel proposals and ideas that can help to inform or build a better Internet (in the form of a max 200 word proposal).

Cloudflare

At Cloudflare, we have our eyes set on an ambitious goal — to help build a better Internet.

Technology
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2009
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Cloudflare is a web infrastructure and cybersecurity company that provides a range of services to protect and optimise websites, applications, and networks. They offer a global network of servers that acts as a reverse proxy, delivering content and protecting websites from various online threats such as DDoS attacks and malicious bots. Cloudflare's ultimate mission is to help build a better Internet, making it faster, more secure, and reliable for users worldwide. Their purpose is to provide businesses and individuals with the tools and services to enhance their online presence and protect against cyber threats. Cloudflare aims to make the Internet more accessible, efficient, and safe by offering scalable solutions that improve website performance, ensure uptime, and safeguard against various security vulnerabilities. They prioritise the speed, security, and privacy of Internet users, working towards a more resilient and secure digital environment.

Culture & Values

  • Principled

    We are principled. Our mission to help build a better Internet is bold and ambitious, and we take it seriously. We create our products and features with a global mindset and democratize important and innovative technologies that drive adoption of the latest standards.

  • Curious

    We are curious. Our team is made up of pioneering innovators that approach some of the Internet’s toughest challenges with interest and a desire to learn. We are committed to providing exceptional customer service and solving customer problems in clever and technically astute ways.

  • Transparent

    We are transparent. We don’t believe in withholding vital information from our customers, but instead prioritize clear and open communication at all times. Most importantly, we hold ourselves accountable when we make mistakes—and we do everything we can to learn from them.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay

    We offer a competitive total rewards package, where every employee is an owner of our stock.

  • Take-what-you-need vacation

    We encourage employees to find a comfortable work-life balance by taking as many days off as they need while still being able to perform their jobs satisfactorily. (We really mean it!)

  • Paid maternity & paternity leave

    Our global parental leave policy allows up to sixteen paid weeks of bonding leave time for all qualifying new parents.

  • Employee benefits

    We offer a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, pension plans in accordance with the market practice in our locations.

  • Commuter program

    We are flexible about where we work and value connecting at the office. Our commuter benefits program is in place to support team members' commute to work via public transportation without the extra cost burden.

  • Wellbeing

    Global offerings that provide mental health, childcare and family forming support to our employees across our offices.