Software Engineering Internship, Summer 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 offers interns an opportunity to make an impact from day one. Our interns work on challenging projects, where their contributions help solve real-world problems related to personal privacy, business continuity, and digital safety. 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 are fully immersed in Rubrik's inclusive community through social events, networking opportunities, professional development workshops, and volunteering events.

During the internship, you’ll have access to:

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Meaningful projects: the opportunity to translate your education into hands-on professional experience through rigorous, yet rewarding work

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Growth and development: take advantage of extensive growth opportunities through mentoring, job shadowing, workshops, lunch n’ learns, and hands-on project work that supports both your personal and professional development.

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A dedicated manager & mentor: a team that will provide you with guidance and support regularly

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Intern events: the opportunity to participate in networking events, volunteering opportunities, and social events

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Other perks: Access to free mental health services, lunch stipend, optional 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. What we do matters. Join us and unleash your potential!

What You’ll Do:

As a Software Engineering Intern at Rubrik, you will work on challenging problems in one or more areas of the Rubrik product.

Intern projects have included implementing a Machine Learning model, enhancing internal tools for the engineering team, developing new security features for Rubrik products, researching new technologies, and much more!

Check out our engineering blog to learn more about what our engineers are working on and to see where you could fit in.

Basic Qualifications:

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Currently pursuing a BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or a related field

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Graduating in December 2026 or Spring 2027

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Experience coding in an industry-standard language (e.g. Java, Go, Python, C++, Objective-C, JavaScript)

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Exposure to algorithms, data structures, and core computer science concepts (operating systems, concurrency, distributed systems, etc.)

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Available to work full-time for a 12-week program in Palo Alto, CA

Preferred Qualifications:

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Demonstrated software engineering experience from a previous internship, work experience, coding competitions, or publications

Join Us in Securing the World's Data

Rubrik (RBRK), the Security and AI Operations Company, leads at the intersection of data protection, cyber resilience, and enterprise AI acceleration. Rubrik Security Cloud delivers complete cyber resilience by securing, monitoring, and recovering data, identities, and workloads across clouds. Rubrik Agent Cloud accelerates trusted AI agent deployments at scale by monitoring and auditing agentic actions, enforcing real-time guardrails, fine-tuning for accuracy and undoing agentic mistakes.

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Inclusion @ Rubrik

At 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:

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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