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.
Salesforce is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a policy of non-discrimination with all employees and applicants for employment.
