Design System Intern (Boulder, CO - Summer 2025)
Description
Splunk, a Cisco company, is building a safer and more resilient digital world with an end-to-end full stack platform made for a hybrid, multi-cloud world. Leading enterprises use our unified security and observability platform to keep their digital systems secure and reliable. Our customers love our technology, but it's our caring employees that make Splunk stand out as an amazing career destination. No matter where in the world or what level of the organization, we approach our work with kindness. So bring your work experience, problem-solving skills and talent, of course, but also bring your joy, your passion and all the things that make you, you. Come help organizations be their best, while you reach new heights with a team that has your back.
Role Summary
As a Design System Intern (Remote), you will be a member of a multi-disciplinary team of subject matter experts committed to developing the next generation of our system. You will work alongside multiple designers and collaborate with engineering and product teams to deliver cohesive product experiences.
This role will report within our PX Enablement & Systems team; however, close collaboration with our partner PX pillars is encouraged (Design, Research, Information Experience, and Engineering).
Meet the Products and Technology Team
Want to build security and observability products people love AND work with people as smart (and humble) as you are? Our products and technology team delivers digital resilience at enterprise scale with a self-service Splunk portfolio that offers unified security analytics, full stack observability and real-time visibility of streaming data. Learn more about the team, meet our leaders, and hear from Splunk technologists and engineers at splunk.com/careers/products-and-technology.
What you'll get to do
- Collaborating and working with team members on designing system components
- Helping to update component documentation for design patterns
- Working proactively to help maintain and improve the design system
- Partnering with engineering and product teams to ensure that design artifacts and prototypes are clearly communicated and prepared for successful implementation
- Identifying opportunities for user testing and partnering with user experience researchers
Opportunities
- Grow your accessibility expertise and deepen your knowledge of best practices for digital products and experiences
- Cultivate and refine your Systems thinking skills, gaining a comprehensive understanding of design systems and their strategic impact on product development
- Contribute actively to the growth and maintenance of design systems, furthering your hands-on experience
- Collaborate with a diverse team of designers, product managers, and engineers, refining your collaborative and communication skills in a multi-disciplinary environment
- Develop and apply visual design skills, translating conceptual ideas into visually compelling, accessible, and user-centric solutions
Must-have Qualifications
- Actively pursuing a Bachelor's degree in User Experience Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related technical field
- At least one semester/quarter remaining to complete after the internship
- Available to work 40 hours a week for 12 weeks
Nice-to-have Qualifications
We’ve taken special care to separate the must-have qualifications from the nice-to-haves. “Nice-to-have” means just that: Nice. To. Have. So, don’t worry if you can’t check off every box. We’re not hiring a list of bullet points–we’re interested in the whole you.
- Self-motivation and a strong passion for collaboration and teamwork
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills
- Ability to work across multiple functions spanning various levels of the organization
- Strong project execution skills, attention to detail and quality, and a risk-mitigation mentality
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Splunk is an Equal Opportunity Employer
At Splunk, we believe creating a culture of belonging isn’t just the right thing to do; it’s also the smart thing. We prioritize diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging to ensure our employees are supported to bring their best, most authentic selves to work where they can thrive. Qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Note:
Base Pay Range
SF Bay Area, Seattle Metro and New York City Metro Area
Base Pay: $62 per hour
California (excludes SF Bay Area), Washington (excludes Seattle Metro), Washington DC Metro, and Massachusetts
Base Pay: $56 per hour
All other cities and states excluding California, Washington, Massachusetts, New York City Metro Area and Washington DC Metro Area.
Base Pay: $50 per hour
Splunk provides flexibility and choice in the working arrangement for most roles, including remote and/or in-office roles. We have a market-based pay structure which varies by location. Please note that the base pay range is a guideline and for candidates who receive an offer, the base pay will vary based on factors such as work location as set out above, as well as the knowledge, skills, year in school and experience of the candidate. In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for benefits.
Thank you for your interest in Splunk!