I recently completed my summer internship at Rubrik Inc. in Palo Alto, California. I’m excited to share my experience with you.
I discovered Rubrik Inc. in my second year of college. Rubrik is a cybersecurity company that provides backup services to businesses. The company was listed on Day 1 of my college internship process, and the selection process had multiple rounds.
The first round was a test with four questions on Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA) and Competitive Programming (CP), each of increasing difficulty. Around 10 students, including myself, were shortlisted for interviews. The interviews were scheduled for the morning of the first day and consisted of three back-to-back rounds. The first two were technical interviews, and the third was a resume discussion.
The technical interviews involved one question each and lasted for 45-50 minutes. The questions were carefully designed to incorporate various DSA concepts along with a bit of basic math. We were required to write code (or pseudo-code if time was running short) after reaching the correct solution. The interviewers preferred a discussion-based approach and helped guide us if we were thinking in the wrong direction, making it important to think aloud.
My internship began in May, and it was a fantastic experience. Each intern was assigned a different project and a mentor from the respective team. My mentor was incredibly helpful, assisting me with problems while also encouraging me to think independently for my growth. This internship was a valuable learning experience.
The office culture at Rubrik was excellent. It was a hybrid setup, so not everyone came to the office daily. Fortunately, my mentor was in the office every day, which made it easier to get help. The work hours were flexible, and I typically worked from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, with breaks for lunch and snacks.
While I’m not sure if I can share the details of my project, I can say it was an impactful and educational experience. There were also many events organised for the intern cohort throughout the internship.
Overall, my internship at Rubrik was an amazing experience, filled with both fun and challenges. I learned a lot and enjoyed every moment of it.
