Internship
UX Researcher Intern
Updated on 2/21/2025
Splunk
10,001+ employees
Data analytics platform for machine data
Compensation Overview
$50 - $62Hourly
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship
Boulder, CO, USA
This is a hybrid remote position, requiring some in-office presence in Boulder, Colorado.
You match the following Splunk's candidate preferences
Employers are more likely to interview you if you match these preferences:
- Actively pursuing a Master’s degree in Human Computer Interaction, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Human Factors, Service Design or related field, and strong record of academic achievement
- At least one semester/quarter remaining to complete after the internship
- Available to work 40 hours a week for 12 weeks
- Support more senior team members with all aspects of research and conduct research under guidance of senior team members. This includes study planning, note-taking, recruiting, moderating sessions, data synthesis and analysis and presentation
- Partner with Research & Insights team members on research, design and product management workshops.
- Partner with design product management, engineering, and product marketing.
- Conduct primary research such as: moderating 1:1 interviews with users, facilitating usability studies, designing and running surveys, synthesizing existing research, etc.
- Create deliverables in the form of engaging reports or other materials as needed by the project team.
- Share research insights with cross-functional partners to create a smarter, more informed, and more empathetic team.
- Identify and design new processes to make research more effective and partner with Research Operations to scale new systems and processes
- Have basic familiarity with UX Research process and planning and executing different types of research and usability testing activities
- Strong sense of independence, ownership, and initiative with an ability to self-direct
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Strong analytical and presentation skills
- Not afraid of ambiguity and willing to learn new skills is a plus
- You enjoy working well with others in a fast-paced environment
- You enjoy working within an agile environment
- Interest in systems thinking and organizational processes
- You enjoy working well with others in a fast-paced environment
- Strong communication skills, verbal and written
- You bring enthusiasm for solving interesting problems
Splunk offers a platform that transforms large amounts of machine data into actionable insights, allowing organizations to monitor, analyze, and visualize data in real-time. It primarily serves large enterprises in sectors like IT, IoT, and cybersecurity, generating revenue through software licenses, cloud services, and support. What makes Splunk unique is its ability to integrate with various technologies, enhancing security reporting and operational intelligence. The company's goal is to empower organizations to make informed decisions based on their data.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Total Funding
$38.9M
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founded
2003
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Growing demand for real-time analytics boosts Splunk's market potential.
- Expansion in cloud services aligns with Splunk's cloud-based solutions.
- Increased AI adoption enhances Splunk's data analytics capabilities.
What critics are saying
- Loss of key personnel may impact Splunk's strategic operations.
- Closure of San Francisco hub could disrupt operations and affect morale.
- Integration challenges with Rainbird acquisition may strain resources.
What makes Splunk unique
- Splunk's 'Data to Everything' platform offers real-time data insights for enterprises.
- Integration with tech giants like Microsoft Azure enhances Splunk's security capabilities.
- Splunk's versatile platform supports IT, IoT, and cybersecurity across various industries.
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Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance plans for regular, full-time U.S. employees — choose the best plans for you and your family. Plus: Health Savings Account (HSA), Life insurance and survivor benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Business travel and accident insurance, Voluntary Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity
Eligible employees enjoy: 401(k) Plan with a company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Equity awards, Bonus or commission program
We support you and your family: Paid parental leave, Mother rooms and wellness rooms, Family Planning
Your work/life balance is important to us, that's why we offer: 16 company holidays, 15 vacation days, 10 sick days, 10 bereavement days, 5 volunteer days
Ensuring our employees' success goes beyond insurance plans: Education reimbursement, Electric car charging stations, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Stocked kitchens, Gym discounts/onsite fitness centers, Pet insurance discount, Student loan resources, Cool workspace with collaborative environments, 529 College Savings Plan
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
↓ -3%1 year growth
↓ -4%2 year growth
↓ -4%Venture capital-backed e-commerce platform Pax8 has appointed former Splunk legal executive Marianne Wolf as chief ethics and compliance officer.
Splunk also launched Federated Search S3, a product that offers comprehensive search functionalities to improve security and observability.
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Cybersecurity tools integration, part 2 - Breach and attack simulation vendor AttackIQ's Flex 3.0, agentless security control validation is now integrating natively with Splunk.
Splunk launches enterprise offerings on Microsoft Azure.