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About Team & About Role
As a User Research Intern, you will be an integral part of our growing team, contributing to our understanding of user needs and behavior to inform the development of our product. The candidate will report directly to the UX Research Manager and have the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams on a regular basis. You will assist in a variety of user research projects, including designing and conducting user research studies, analyzing data, and presenting insights to stakeholders. This will involve conducting user interviews, usability testing, surveys, and other user research methods to gain a deep understanding of our users' needs and preferences. In addition, you will have exposure to user research planning, such as creating research plans and proposals, recruiting participants, and managing project timelines. You will also have the opportunity to work with our product and design teams to translate research insights into actionable recommendations that inform the development of our product.
About Rubrik's Internship Program
Rubrik offers an opportunity to make an impact from day one. Our interns work on challenging, real-world projects that not only contribute to our success, but provide high-visibility into our company and products. Interns learn from the best in the industry, building connections with senior team members who support their development through 1:1 mentorship. Alongside the meaningful work, interns have the opportunity to be fully immersed into Rubrik's inclusive community through social events, networking opportunities, professional development workshops, and volunteering events. Join us on our mission to secure the world's data.
During the internship, you'll have access to:
- Meaningful projects: the opportunity to translate your education into hands-on professional experience through high-impact, challenging work
- A dedicated manager & mentor: a team that will provide you with guidance and support on a regular basis
- Intern events hosted once per week: the opportunity to participate in networking events, leadership meet-and-greets, professional development workshops, volunteering opportunities, and social events
- Other perks: a buddy program, access to 401K benefits, company-wide intern presentations, intern swag, and more!
In the past year, Rubrik's internship program has been recognized as a Top 100 Internship Program and a Campus Forward Award Winner.
Join us on our mission to secure the world's data!
What You'll Do:
We're looking for interns who are curious, who want to be entrusted with real responsibility, and who embrace the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
- Assist in planning and conducting qualitative user research studies, including designing research protocols, recruiting participants, and facilitating sessions
- Conduct data analysis on qualitative research results, and provide actionable insights to cross-functional teams
- Help create research artifacts such as user personas, journey maps, and research reports
- Support the design team in generating and testing new design concepts
- Participate in cross-functional team meetings and contribute to the overall product development process
- Learn and utilize user research tools and techniques, such as interviews, surveys, and usability testing
Preferred Qualifications & Experience You'll Need:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human-Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology, or a related field
- Graduating in December 2024 or Spring 2025
- Available to work full-time for 12-week program
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to synthesize and communicate research findings effectively
- Demonstrated experience with user research methods such as usability testing, surveys, interviews, and persona development
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to collaborate effectively in a cross-functional team environment
- Proficiency with research and design tools such as Dovetail, Qualtrics, UserTesting, Sketch, and InVision
- Comfortable with remote research methodologies and technologies and strong understanding of data analysis techniques and tools
- Team Player: Be willing to roll up your sleeves and work cross-functionally.
- You are proactive and not afraid to drive towards finding a better solution.
- Curious, open-minded and ego-free, with a growth mindset who thrives on continuous learning
The minimum and maximum hourly salaries for this role are $54 - $56/hour. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the role based on U.S. location. Within the range, the salary offered will be determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
About Rubrik
Rubrik, the Zero Trust Data Security Company, delivers data security and operational resilience for enterprises. Rubrik's big idea is to provide data security and data protection on a single platform, including Zero Trust Data Protection, Ransomware Investigation, Incident Containment, Sensitive Data Discovery, and Orchestrated Application Recovery. This means your data is ready so you can recover the data you need, and avoid paying a ransom. Because when you secure your data, you secure your applications, and you secure your business.
We are a leader in data security, have been recognized as a Forbes Cloud 100 Company, named as a LinkedIn Top 10 Startup and are proud to have earned Great Place to Work Certification. There has never been a more exciting time to join Rubrik, and our future is even brighter. The work you do will help propel our next chapter of growth as you do the best work of your career.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion @ Rubrik:
At Rubrik we are committed to building and sustaining a culture where people of all backgrounds are valued, know they belong, and believe they can succeed here.
Rubrik's goal is to hire and promote the best person for the job, no matter their background. In doing so, Rubrik is committed to correcting systemic processes and cultural norms that have prevented equal representation. This means we review our current efforts with the intent to offer fair hiring, promotion, and compensation opportunities to people from historically underrepresented communities, and strive to create a company culture where all employees feel they can bring their authentic selves to work and be successful.
Our DEI strategy focuses on three core areas of our business and culture:
- Our Company: Build a diverse company that provides equitable access to growth and success for all employees globally.
- Our Culture: Create an inclusive environment where authenticity thrives and people of all backgrounds feel like they belong.
- Our Communities: Expand our commitment to diversity, equity, & inclusion within and beyond our company walls to invest in future generations of underrepresented talent and bring innovation to our clients.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled: Rubrik is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Rubrik provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Rubrik complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact us at hr@rubrik.com if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
