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Technical Writer Intern, Summer 2026

CompanyRubrik Job Board
LocationPalo Alto
Work ModeOn Site
PostedFebruary 20, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will edit, publish, and promote findings from technical analyses conducted by Rubrik Zero Labs threat researchers and engineers for broader industry consumption. Responsibilities also include conducting original research on cyber and AI-related threats and assisting a high-impact team with projects related to business continuity and threat intelligence integration.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
4880
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Rubrik (NYSE: 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. Follow @rubrikInc on X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, and Instagram.
About the Role

About Rubrik

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. For more information, please visit www.rubrik.com and follow @rubrikInc on X (formerly Twitter) and Rubrik on LinkedIn.

About Team & About Role

The Transformation team’s mission is to position Rubrik as the definitive cyber resilience partner at the center of every enterprise and public sector organization’s transformation journey through deep CXO & boardroom relationships and enablement.

As a Transformation Technical Writer Intern, you will be instrumental in advancing Rubrik Zero Labs' position as a trusted source of threat intelligence in the information security industry. You will regularly interact with all members of the Zero Labs team, including its director, research analysts, and engineers. Key responsibilities will include translating technical research into business insights, amplifying Rubrik Zero Labs findings, and assisting in the execution of strategic communications initiatives. 

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: 

  • 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!

What You’ll Do: 

We're looking for interns who are curious, who want to be entrusted with real responsibility, and who embrace the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. 

  • Edit, publish, and promote findings from technical analyses conducted by Rubrik Zero Labs threat researchers and engineers for broader industry consumption.
  • Conduct original research on cyber and AI-related threats to business continuity among G2K and Fortune 200 companies with an eye toward actionable insights for hardening operations.
  • Assist a small but high-impact team in advancing projects related to business continuity and disaster recovery, software-driven crisis simulations, and threat intelligence integration.
  • Act as a thought leader on broader issues of business resilience, data security, and AI enablement for a target audience of IT and security leaders.

Qualifications & Experience You’ll Need

Must Have Qualifications:

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in business, communications, journalism, IT or a related field
  • Graduating in Dec 2026 or Spring 2027
  • 3-5 writing samples demonstrating the ability to express complex concepts with clarity, nuance, and a consistent voice
  • An interest in information security and understanding of basic concepts concerning disaster recovery and business continuity, the cyber threat landscape, and fundamentals of IT 
  • Curiosity and a willingness to learn, take on unfamiliar roles, and build new skills as required by the evolving expectations placed on the Rubrik Zero Labs teams

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Familiarity with publishing platforms like Drupal or other experience working with backend publishing platforms
  • A general understanding of and willingness to experiment with the latest AI tools, including LLMs, agents, and copilots

 

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. 

Linkedin | X (formerly Twitter) | InstagramRubrik.com

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:

  • 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.

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. 

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact us at hr@rubrik.com 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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Key Skills
Technical WritingEditingPublishingThreat IntelligenceCyber SecurityBusiness ContinuityDisaster RecoveryAI ThreatsResearchCommunicationData SecurityDrupalLLMsAgentsCopilots
Categories
Security & SafetySoftwareData & AnalyticsCreative & MediaScience & Research
Benefits
Mental Health ServicesLunch Stipend401KIntern Swag