Salesforce is hiring a Summer 2026 Intern for Tableau Research. This role is focused on advancing Tableau's mission of helping people see and understand data. You will work on a defined research project with a mentor, aiming to further your research career, inspire new product ideas, and potentially lead to academic publication.

What You'll Do

Work on a research project mutually discussed and agreed upon with a mentor from Tableau Research.
Work closely with a mentor, typically meeting daily to coordinate, plan, and set expectations.
Present and provide updates at team meetings.
Design and/or prototype solutions, potentially including user studies.
Create a final presentation and write-up of the project.
Potentially co-author an academic paper extending beyond the internship period.

What We're Looking For

PhD student in good academic standing.
At least a couple years of research and publishing experience at high-quality conference and journal venues.
Research passion aligns with Tableau’s mission to help people see and understand data.
Clear written and oral communication skills.
Diligent, takes personal responsibility for work, and manages time effectively.
Excels at balancing independent work with meeting deadlines and prioritizing tasks efficiently.

Nice to Have

Previous internship experience.

Technical Stack

D3/JavaScript
Python
R
C++
C#
Java
Go

Team & Environment

Work closely with a mentor who is a member of Tableau Research.

Benefits & Compensation

Time off programs
Medical, dental, vision, mental health support
Paid parental leave
Life and disability insurance
401(k)
Employee stock purchasing program
Compensation: For Washington-based roles: $57 to $63 per hour. For California-based roles: $58 to $65 per hour.