Frontend Engineering Internship, Summer 2026

Rubrik Job Board•Palo Alto, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Join the innovative Frontend Features team at Rubrik as an intern and immerse yourself in the world of cutting-edge web development. As a Frontend Features intern, you will have the opportunity to work closely with a team of talented developers and designers to build intuitive and visually stunning user interfaces. Utilizing your skills in React, CSS, and JSX, you will transform detailed Figma designs into dynamic and responsive React components that enhance the user experience of Rubrik's flagship product, Rubrik Security Cloud. This role is perfect for someone passionate about Frontend development and eager to contribute to meaningful projects. In this role, your day-to-day activities will involve translating complex design specifications into high-quality code. You will collaborate with the Design team to ensure that your components accurately reflect the intended user experience and aesthetics. By participating in code reviews and pair programming sessions, you will hone your ability to write clean, maintainable code while gaining invaluable feedback from seasoned engineers. Additionally, you will have access to ongoing learning opportunities to refine your understanding of React methodologies and best practices. Beyond building React components, you will also be actively engaged in working with GraphQL APIs to develop and integrate new features within Rubrik Security Cloud. This includes fetching and managing data to ensure efficient and seamless user interactions. You will work on real-world problems, providing you with a significant understanding of how Frontend and backend systems communicate in production environments. By the end of your internship, you will have gained hands-on experience in web development, from initial design to deployment, and a comprehensive understanding of building scalable and high-performing applications within a SaaS product. Join us and make a substantial impact while learning from the best in the industry. 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: Meaningful projects: the opportunity to translate your education into hands-on professional experience through rigorous, yet rewarding work 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 A dedicated manager & mentor: a team that will provide you with guidance and support regularly Intern events: the opportunity to participate in networking events, volunteering opportunities, and social events 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!

Requirements

Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
Graduation Date: Expected completion in December 2026 or Spring 2027.
Availability: Ability to commit full-time to a 12-week internship program in Palo Alto, CA.
Problem-Solving: A demonstrated ability to debug code, troubleshoot issues, and drive creative solutions.
Technical Proficiency: Foundational knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and core computer science concepts (e.g., concurrency, distributed systems, or operating systems).
Experience in JavaScript (preferably with React or similar frameworks) and building web applications.

Nice To Haves

Technical Proficiency: Exposure to GraphQL APIs, responsive design, and modern frontend tools.
Collaboration Skills: Comfortable working cross-functionally in a team-oriented setting, including designers, backend developers, and stakeholders.
Mindset & Soft Skills: Proactive: Willing to take initiative and independently drive toward solutions.
Growth-Oriented: Curious, open-minded, and eager to learn from feedback and challenges.
Team Player: Ego-free, collaborative, and committed to contributing to collective success.
Experience: Previous software engineering projects through internships, coding competitions, personal work, or research publications.

Responsibilities

Frontend Development: Transform Figma designs into responsive, reusable React components using JSX and CSS while adhering to UI/UX specifications and aesthetics.
Collaboration with Stakeholders: Work closely with designers to align visual and functional requirements and with backend developers to ensure seamless integration.
GraphQL Integration: Fetch and manage data through GraphQL APIs to build new features and functionalities.
Debugging & Troubleshooting: Identify, debug, and resolve UI issues, constantly seeking opportunities to enhance the user experience.
Code Quality & Best Practices: Participate in code reviews, pair programming, and maintain clean, efficient, and maintainable code following best practices.
Testing: Write and maintain unit and integration tests to ensure feature stability and reliability.
Documentation: Develop comprehensive documentation for modules, logic, and workflows to aid cross-functional collaboration and future development.
Continuous Improvement: Contribute innovative ideas for improving the application’s performance, user experience, and overall system architecture.
Learning & Development: Stay updated with the latest technologies, frameworks, and industry trends in frontend development while embracing opportunities for professional growth.