Meet our Product Manager Intern Ramit Batra as he shares his Splunktern journey, career goals and tips for future interns.
Splunkterns
Jumpstart your career with an internship at Splunk
Build your skills working on rewarding projects. Network with mentors and leaders and get an experience you’ll never forget.
[splunktern]
noun
1. A person who interns at Splunk and becomes an integral part of our team and unique culture. We empower Splunkterns with mentoring and real work challenges, ensuring they make meaningful contributions. They network, attend events and get Splunk swag.
Synonyms: happiness, joy, delight, Splunk
Program overview
Find out what Splunkternships are all about
Work on real projects and grow your career
In addition to hands-on experience, we offer unique opportunities — including Tech Talks with senior leadership, robust development resources, mentorship, social events and more.
Enjoy the experience
We’re committed to creating a fun environment through a series of virtual and in-person events. We believe an enjoyable atmosphere fosters creativity, collaboration and a sense of belonging.
Give back
All interns can make a difference with dedicated volunteer hours plus the opportunity to identify a specific, relevant social issue and use Splunk products to promote change for good.
What qualifications do I need?
Interns must be actively pursuing a bachelor’s, master’s or Ph.D. degree in a related field, with a strong academic record and at least one semester or quarter remaining to complete.
Splunk and Cisco are powering the AI revolution
Splunk is now a Cisco company, creating one of the largest software businesses in the world. How? We’re combining networking, AI, security and observability with a highly-scalable platform, an unmatched breadth of data and a history of innovation.
Which locations offer internships?
We hire interns across the globe — in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany, Poland, Czechia, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan and Australia.
When do we hire?
The U.S. and Canada host 12-16 week interns year round, in winter, summer and fall.
APAC hosts 3-, 6- or 12-month interns year round. EMEA hosts 3-,6- or 12-month placements starting in summer.
Opportunities are posted at the start of each season. We encourage you to check back often for available opportunities.
Let’s connect at a recruiting event
Join us at one (or more!) of our upcoming virtual, Splunk-hosted recruitment events. Our events are open to students from across the globe and are typically hosted from early fall to early spring.
Splunkterns spotlight
My Splunktern experience has been an inspiring journey of growth and learning, filled with invaluable mentorship and networking opportunities. I truly felt a sense of belonging through my experience working on exciting projects with diverse teams.
Being a Splunktern has enabled me to meet a lot of experienced professionals and learn from their career journey. I love the sense of togetherness and support here.
An award-winning internship program
Splunk and Cisco are recognized as award-winning employers, both ranked as the top 100 best workplaces in technology with a top rated internship program.
Campus Forward Award winner
For the second year in a row, Splunk has been selected as a 2024 winner for our unwavering commitment to seeking out and hiring early career talent, our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, along with our investments in nurturing and retaining the next generation of talent. See the award here.
Yello and WayUp’s Top 100 Internship Program
Wayup + Yello selected Splunk as one of their Top 100 Internship Programs for 2023. This was based on our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging, compensation to interns, company culture, engagement and more.
Learn more about life at Splunk
Get the inside scoop on what it’s really like to work at Splunk with firsthand insights from Splunkers.
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FAQ
First, candidates apply to an open internship. Next, the recruiter and hiring manager review applicant qualifications and decide which candidates will move to an interview round. Finally, selected candidates move through the interview process and the recruiter extends an offer to the final candidate.
The recruiter will share more about what to expect when you are invited to an interview, because the process varies by position. For example, engineering roles typically consist of a behavioral interview and a technical interview (such as a coding assessment) while other roles may include behavioral interviews and a writing assessment.
Projects will vary based on the role, team and an individual Splunktern’s skills and interests. Our interns gain real-world, hands-on experience by working on different go-to-market products which directly support our customers. We do not differentiate intern projects from our wider Splunker projects — you have a seat at the table from your very first day.
We have opportunities available across all of our organizations. Check out our careers page to learn more about the different career paths you can embark on as a Splunker.
Splunk’s hiring decisions are based on skills and qualifications. Here are other top things you can do to improve your chances, according to University Recruiters at Splunk:
- Network! Attend a recruiting event, make connections on LinkedIn or reach out to an alum from your school who is currently a Splunker.
- Be well-rounded. Your grades are important (and your coursework takes priority) but make sure you also get involved in clubs and organizations, or pick up side projects that reflect your interests.
- Most importantly, keep in mind that you need to find balance. Make sure whatever you sign up for is meaningful and impactful. For example, don’t just sign up for a club and not attend the meetings. Make sure you’re actively involved.
Our diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging strategy is built on three key pillars: growing a diverse workforce, nurturing our culture of belonging in the workplace and driving positive change in the marketplace for Splunkers, customers and partners. Click here to learn more.
There are plenty of ways you can dive into Splunk products! You can kick-off your Splunk education with free training, earn Splunk certifications, and tap into Splunk expertise provided by our Authorized Learning Partners. You can explore all courses, tailored learning paths and training opportunities here.
- Do your research. In addition to exploring different Splunk training and certifications, you should also check out our 'How We Hire' careers page, customer success stories, Splunk blogs – and specifically our ‘Meet the Splunktern’ series.
- Come curious, come hungry! We want our candidates to be eager to learn. We encourage you to ask questions about Splunk, the team, and the position during your interview. We also want to see you are driven and excited to discover new things.
- Most importantly, we want to understand who YOU are. Be prepared to tell us about yourself: your background, your accomplishments and why you’re interested in the role. Be sure to show us what makes you Splunky!
Splunk’s hiring decisions are based on skills and qualifications. Here are other top things you can do to improve your chances, according to University Recruiters at Splunk:
- Network! Attend a recruiting event, make connections on LinkedIn, or reach out to an alum from your school who is currently a Splunker.
- Be well-rounded. Your grades are important (and your coursework takes priority) but get involved in clubs and organizations, or pick up side projects that reflect the things you’re passionate about or find joy in. (Maybe it’s an ultimate frisbee club, the robotics team, or even a Dungeons and Dragons group.)
- Balancing school work, teams/clubs, and extracurriculars takes skill. We recommend finding an organization, cause, or club that is meaningful to you and one you want to actively participate in, attend meetings, and learn from. Your active participation showcases your ambition and drive.
