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The Opportunity 

• Location: San Jose, CA (Hybrid, minimum 3 days/week on-site) 
• Duration: 12 weeks (Start Dates: May 17 or June 21) 
• Pay Range: USD $37.00 – USD $61.00 per hour

About the Team 

Nutanix’s UX Research team helps the organization understand users and translate qualitative, quantitative, and behavioral insights into better customer experiences and product decisions. The team is collaborative and human-centered, partnering with UX and Visual Design, Product Management, Engineering, Design Operations, Sales, Marketing, Support, and other groups.

As a UX Research Intern, you will gain hands-on experience navigating the ambiguity of real-world UX research in a collaborative environment. You will learn to ask the right questions with partners such as designers, product managers, and engineers, and communicate insights that drive meaningful change.

Your Role

• UX Research: Support research efforts that help the team understand user needs, behaviors, and experiences.
• Research Methods: Contribute to qualitative and quantitative research activities.
• Research Synthesis: Help synthesize research findings into clear, actionable insights.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with UX and Visual Design, Product Management, Engineering, Design Operations, Sales, Marketing, and Support partners.
• Research Communication: Communicate research insights in ways that inform customer experience and product decisions.
• Customer Delight/Focus: Put the customer, internal or external, at the center of decisions and prioritize their needs and satisfaction.
• Collaboration: Work effectively with others to achieve shared goals, encourage participation, and foster a cohesive team dynamic.
• Strategic Planning: Analyze information to identify key issues, develop actionable strategies, and anticipate needs.

What You Will Bring

• Education: Currently enrolled in a full-time, degree-seeking program at an accredited college or university in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Human-Computer Interaction / Human-Centered Design and Engineering, or a related technical program.
  • Including: An anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and August 2028.
• Qualitative Research: Contribute to qualitative research activities, including methods that help the team understand user needs, behaviors, and experiences.
• Quantitative Research: Contribute to quantitative research activities and help use data to inform user and product insights.
• AI Tools: Demonstrate familiarity with AI tools and their application to UX research activities.
• Work Authorization: Please note that applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Nutanix will not provide a visa or work permit sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.
• Logistics: Ability to work from our San Jose, CA offices a minimum of 3 days per week (Hybrid model).

Learn More About Nutanix Technology: https://www.nutanixbible.com/ 

The Interview Process 

We know you’re balancing classes, exams, and the internship hunt. In the spirit of being transparent, here is what you can expect from our hiring process so you can plan ahead. 

1. Application Review: If you meet the requirements above, a real human will review your resume to understand your unique talents. 
2. Portfolio Review: Participate in a portfolio review as part of the interview process. 
3. Recruiter Screen: A conversation about your background, motivations, and what you hope to gain. 
4. Virtual Interview Day: Students who advance to this round will receive preparation prior to the interviews. Expect up to 3 interviews with Nutanix engineers and leaders. These are designed to assess your technical skills, role readiness, and your motivation for the opportunity at Nutanix. Each meeting will offer you an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the team you'll potentially work with. 
5. The Finish Line: If you are selected, you will receive an offer.

 

Pay Transparency  

The pay range for this position at the commencement of employment is expected to be between USD $37.00 and USD $61.00 per hour.

However, the base pay offered may vary based on several individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position," and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. Our application deadline is 40 days from the date of posting. In good faith, the posting may be removed prior to this date if the position is filled or extended in good faith.

Work Arrangement  

This role operates in a hybrid capacity, blending the benefits of remote work with the advantages of in-person collaboration. In locations where our workplace policy applies (i.e. San Jose, Durham, Mexico City, Vancouver, Bangalore, Pune, Hoofddorp, Belgrade, Barcelona, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo), employees are expected to work onsite a minimum of 3 days per week to foster collaboration, team alignment, and access to in-office resources. Workplace type may vary based on location and team requirements. Please speak with your recruiter for details. Additional team-specific guidance and norms will be provided by your manager.

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