Intern

Rambus, a premier chip and silicon IP provider making data faster and safer, is seeking to hire an exceptional Strategic Programs Intern to join our Global Operations team in San Jose. In this role, you will be working with some of the brightest inventors and engineers in the world developing products that make data faster and safer.

As a Strategic Programs Intern, you'll play a pivotal role in building dashboards and automation, tracking project milestones and gathering requirements across teams to improve how Global Operations uses data. In this full-time role, you'll report directly to our Sr Manager, Business Operations. Our Global Operations team is dedicated to helping Rambus operate smarter and faster by transforming processes, using data and driving strategic execution. Your contributions will be instrumental in building the dashboards and automation that connect our systems, data and decisions in 2027.

Rambus offers a flexible work environment, embracing a hybrid approach for most office-based roles. Employees are encouraged to spend an average of at least three days per week onsite, allowing for two days of remote work.

• Support multiple key projects focused on scalability, cross-functional communication or process improvement.
• Track project milestones, update status reports and help maintain operational platforms.
• Design and maintain dashboards (e.g., Ops KPI), organize data for reports and build automation using Power BI, SharePoint and Power Automate.
• Support AI and automation initiatives that make Operations work faster and more consistent.
• Help gather and document ERP requirements across functional teams.
• Gather workflow feedback and contribute to process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, attend meetings and communicate progress to mentors and stakeholders.

• Pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Business, Data Science or a related field.
• Interest in project management, data analysis and process improvement.
• Strong skills in Excel or other data tools; Power BI experience preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Initiative and curiosity to learn and seek feedback.
• Experience with Microsoft tools (Lists, SharePoint, Power Automate, Power BI) is a plus.

About Rambus 

Rambus is a global company that makes industry-leading memory interface chips and Silicon IP to advance data center connectivity and solve the bottleneck between memory and processing. With over 30 years of semiconductor experience, we are a leading provider of high-performance products and innovations that maximize the bandwidth, capacity and security for AI and other data-intensive workloads. Our world-class team is the foundation of our company, and our innovative spirit drives us to develop the cutting-edge products and technologies essential for tomorrow’s systems.  

Rambus offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus, equity, matching 401(k), employee stock purchase plan, comprehensive medical and dental benefits, time-off program, and gym membership.  

The US salary range for this full-time position is $25.80 to $47.80. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location and market conditions. 

At Rambus, we are committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, supported, and empowered to succeed. We value a range of perspectives and experiences that contribute to innovation and collaboration. Our goal is to ensure that all team members have equitable access to opportunities, resources, and a sense of belonging. We believe that a culture of fairness and inclusion helps us all do our best work. 

 Rambus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.  

Rambus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans during our job application procedures. If you require assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please feel free to inform us in your application. 

Rambus does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services. 

For more information about Rambus, visit rambus.com. For additional information on life at Rambus and our current openings, check out rambus.com/careers/. 

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