Internship Dates: January 12, 2026 - May 15, 2026
About Rubrik & About Role
Rubrik (NYSE: RBRK) is on a mission to secure the world’s data. With Zero Trust Data Security™, we help organizations achieve business resilience against cyberattacks, malicious insiders, and operational disruptions. Rubrik Security Cloud, powered by machine learning, secures data across enterprise, cloud, and SaaS applications. We help organizations uphold data integrity, deliver data availability that withstands adverse conditions, continuously monitor data risks and threats, and restore businesses with their data when infrastructure is attacked.
We're looking for curious interns who want to be entrusted with real responsibility and embrace the opportunity to write code that will ship. You'll be a full member of the engineering team and learn from our incredible engineers while making a measurable impact.
About Rubrik’s Internship Program
Rubrik's internship program delivers an unparalleled learning experience that goes beyond coding. Interns contribute to meaningful projects while addressing real-world challenges related to data privacy and digital security. Alongside rigorous technical projects, interns receive mentorship and access to a nurturing, inclusive community via networking events, social activities, development workshops, and volunteer opportunities.
What You’ll Gain:
- Meaningful Projects: Work on innovative assignments where your contributions directly impact Rubrik’s mission and success.
- Professional Growth: Leverage personal and professional development opportunities, including technical workshops, lunch-and-learns, job shadowing, and hands-on training.
- Dedicated Mentorship: Partner with experienced managers and mentors committed to nurturing your growth and guiding your work.
- Engagement & Community: Fully immerse yourself in an inclusive, collaborative environment through intern-exclusive events, volunteering opportunities, networking activities, and more.
- Exclusive Perks: Enjoy benefits like free mental health services, a lunch stipend, optional 401K enrollment, intern swag, company presentations, and recognition for your contributions.
Rubrik's Internship Program has received accolades such as Top 100 Internship Program and a Campus Forward Award Winner, reflecting our commitment to developing the next generation of industry leaders. If you're ready to make an impact, join us and unlock your true potential!
What You’ll Do:
As a Software Engineering Intern, you’ll dive into Rubrik’s cutting-edge technologies and work on challenging technical projects across various product areas. Projects could include:
- Designing and implementing machine learning models to enhance core functionalities.
- Optimizing tools to improve workflows for Rubrik’s engineering teams.
- Developing robust new security features for Rubrik’s products.
- Conducting exploratory research on emerging technologies.
To get an inside look at the challenges our engineering teams tackle, check out Rubrik's Engineering Blog!
Basic Qualifications:
- Availability to work full-time starting January 12, 2026 – May 15, 2026, at our headquarters in Palo Alto, CA.
- Pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or a closely related field.
- Expected graduation date in December 2026 or Spring 2027.
- Proficiency in one or more industry-standard programming languages (e.g., Java, Go, Python, C++, Objective-C, JavaScript).
- Familiarity with fundamental computer science concepts, such as algorithms, data structures, operating systems, concurrency, and distributed systems.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Hands-on software engineering experience through internships, competitive coding challenges, significant academic projects, or research publications.
Join Rubrik for Winter 2026 and be part of a team that’s transforming data security, one solution at a time!
Rubrik (RBRK), the Security and AI company, operates at the intersection of data protection, cyber resilience and enterprise AI acceleration. The Rubrik Security Cloud platform is designed to deliver robust cyber resilience and recovery including identity resilience to ensure continuous business operations, all on top of secure metadata and data lake. Rubrik’s offerings also include Predibase to help further secure and deploy GenAI while delivering exceptional accuracy and efficiency for agentic applications.
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Inclusion @ RubrikAt Rubrik, we are dedicated to fostering a culture where people from all backgrounds are valued, feel they belong, and believe they can succeed. Our commitment to inclusion is at the heart of our mission to secure the world’s data.
Our goal is to hire and promote the best talent, regardless of background. We continually review our hiring practices to ensure fairness and strive to create an environment where every employee has equal access to opportunities for growth and excellence. We believe in empowering everyone to bring their authentic selves to work and achieve their fullest potential.
Our inclusion strategy focuses on three core areas of our business and culture:Our Company: We are committed to building a merit-based organization that offers equal access to growth and success for all employees globally. Your potential is limitless here.
Our Culture: We strive to create an inclusive atmosphere where individuals from all backgrounds feel a strong sense of belonging, can thrive, and do their best work. Your contributions help us innovate and break boundaries.
Our Communities: We are dedicated to expanding our engagement with the communities we operate in, creating opportunities for underrepresented talent and driving greater innovation for our clients. Your impact extends beyond Rubrik, contributing to safer and stronger communities.
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 [email protected] 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.
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What We Do
Rubrik (NYSE: RBRK) is on a mission to secure the world’s data. With Zero Trust Data Security™, we help organizations achieve business resilience against cyberattacks, malicious insiders, and operational disruptions. Rubrik Security Cloud, powered by machine learning, secures data across enterprise, cloud, and SaaS applications. We help organizations uphold data integrity, deliver data availability that withstands adverse conditions, continuously monitor data risks and threats, and restore businesses with their data when infrastructure is attacked.
Why Work With Us
At Rubrik, we believe in the Power of You—the limitless potential to grow, innovate, & create meaningful impact. United by our purposeful mission to secure the world's data, we empower you to boldly pursue your ambitions, shape the future of cybersecurity, & make your unique mark on what we're building. Join us, and unlock your infinite potential.
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