User Experience Intern, Starburst
10 Week Summer Internship
$15 - $25 USD per hour + Equity
Data platform for analytics, apps and AI
Job no longer available
Data platform for analytics, apps and AI
501-1000 employees
Job no longer available
$15 - $25 USD per hour + Equity
501-1000 employees
Company mission
To free customers from the tyranny of data lock-in.
Role
Who you are
- Currently pursuing or recent graduate of a diploma/degree in User Experience, User Experience Research, HCI, certificate program, or related field
- A portfolio of recent work
- Experience applying user-centered design methodologies
- Experience applying evaluative user research methodologies
- Experience with testing and survey tools
- Experience with design and prototyping tools
- The ability to work independently in a remote capacity, as well as within a team environment
What the job involves
- The UX team at Starburst Data is seeking a summer intern to help make an impact in the lives of our customers through customer research, user data, and iterative prototyping to deliver delightful designs
- You will apply your education and refine your design and research skills with hands-on experience
- Throughout your internship, you’ll partner with and be mentored by the UX design and research team, and work closely with the product management, engineering, and documentation teams
- We expect that you’ll complete the internship with a quality piece you can showcase in your portfolio
- This paid internship will span 10 weeks in Summer 2026 from June 1st, - August 28th
- Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and technical writers
- Design and run usability studies and surveys
- Translate requirements into user journeys, wireframes, and prototypes
- Interpret user feedback and provide recommendations to direct design decisions
Our take
Starburst offers a unified platform for accessing distributed data from various databases through its Trino-based query engine. This approach helps users cut infrastructure and analytics costs by providing a single point of access. As the Data Lakes market grows nearly 30% annually, Starburst is well-positioned to help businesses manage their increasingly complex data.
The company has recently gained recognition for its advanced capabilities in data management. Starburst emphasizes the importance of real-time hybrid data access and robust security, especially for AI applications. Its latest report, developed in collaboration with TheCUBE Research, underscores how effective data management practices are essential for successful AI implementation.s
Key findings from the report include the critical need for real-time data access and the alignment of data strategies with AI goals. These insights highlight how Starburst's technology supports efficient AI deployment and data management.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
17% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Feb 2022
$250m
SERIES D
Dec 2020
$100m
SERIES C
Total funding: $414m
Company benefits
- Comprehensive Health Insurance Coverage
- Life Insurance, Disability, and Income Protection
- Employee assistance Programs
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Remote Work Opportunties
- Equity Ownership
Company HQ
Fort Point Channel Landmark District, Boston, MA
Leadership
Justin Borgman
(CEO & Chairman)Founder and CEO of Starburst's precursor company Hadapt, which was acquired by Terdata in 2014. Served as VP & GM at Teradata before co-relaunching Hadapt as Starburst in 2017.
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