Internship
Technical Writer Intern
Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Splunk
10,001+ employees
Data analytics and IT management platform
Compensation Overview
$30 - $36Hourly
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship
Boulder, CO, USA
This is a hybrid role, indicating that some in-office presence is required.
- Actively pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s in Technical Writing, Communications, Journalism, Computer Science or a related technical field, and a 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
- Partner closely with writers, content designers, software developers, UX designers, and product managers to update existing technical content and create new materials based on customer requests and internal requirements.
- Work in an Agile software development environment that uses industry-standard tools to manage and coordinate work.
- Gain hands-on experience creating and publishing informational content for docs.splunk.com, dev.splunk.com, or other Splunk sites.
- Use your curiosity and fresh perspective as a new Splunk software user to offer suggestions for improving Splunk documentation.
- Work with expert writers, editors, and doc team managers to learn what information design and technical writing looks like in the real world: part software development, part user experience design, part investigative journalism.
- A creative approach to problem solving and content creation. Tell us what we can do better for our customers and help us deliver on it!
- An investigative mindset that likes to explore independently and also interact with peers and experts in order to learn new things.
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. This platform integrates with various technologies to enhance security reporting and operational intelligence, primarily serving large enterprises in IT, IoT, and cybersecurity. Splunk differentiates itself by its versatility and strong integration capabilities, generating revenue through software licenses, cloud services, and support. The company's goal is to empower organizations to make informed decisions based on their data.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
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 offerings.
- Rising IoT needs position Splunk well for advanced data analytics.
What critics are saying
- Departure of key executive Marianne Wolf may disrupt compliance operations.
- Closure of San Francisco hub could affect operational efficiency and morale.
- Integration challenges with Rainbird may impact European operations.
What makes Splunk unique
- Splunk's 'Data to Everything' platform offers real-time data insights for enterprises.
- Integration with major platforms like AWS and Google Cloud enhances Splunk's versatility.
- Splunk's cybersecurity solutions are strengthened by partnerships with firms like Palo Alto Networks.
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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
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↑ 0%At SocialTalent Live: Tackling AI-Driven Candidate Cheating, industry leaders from Accenture, Splunk, and Britton & Time joined us to discuss how AI-generated applications are affecting hiring, what new compliance laws mean for recruiters, and - most importantly - how talent teams can stay ahead of the curve.
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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