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About Rubrik
Rubrik (NYSE: RBRK) is on a mission to secure the world’s data. With Zero Trust Data Security™, we help organizations achieve business resilience against cyberattacks, malicious insiders, and operational disruptions. Rubrik Security Cloud, powered by machine learning, secures data across enterprise, cloud, and SaaS applications. We help organizations uphold data integrity, deliver data availability that withstands adverse conditions, continuously monitor data risks and threats, and restore businesses with their data when infrastructure is attacked.
About Team & About Role
As an intern on the Sales Development Representative (SDR) Team, you will be a key member of our growing team. The successful candidate will report directly to SDR leadership and will have the opportunity to interact with SDR Director(s) and the broader team regularly. Rubrik’s (SDRs) form the core of our ambitious go-to-market strategy and sales pipeline engine. Through independent outbound hunting and a proportion of inbound leads, the SDR team books high-quality meetings with potential new customers for Rubrik’s sales organization. We do this by having a targeted set of prospects that we research, personalize our messaging to, and influence to evaluate Rubrik.
About Rubrik’s Internship Program
Rubrik offers interns an opportunity to make an impact from day one. Our interns work on challenging projects, where their contributions help solve real-world problems related to personal privacy, business continuity, and digital safety. Interns learn from the best in the industry, building connections with senior team members who support their development through 1:1 mentorship. Alongside the meaningful work, interns are fully immersed in Rubrik's inclusive community through social events, networking opportunities, professional development workshops, and volunteering events.
During The Internship, You’ll Have Access To
- Meaningful projects: the opportunity to translate your education into hands-on professional experience through rigorous, yet rewarding work
- Growth and development: take advantage of extensive growth opportunities through mentoring, job shadowing, workshops, lunch n’ learns, and hands-on project work that supports both your personal and professional development.
- A dedicated manager & mentor: a team that will provide you with guidance and support regularly
- Intern events: the opportunity to participate in networking events, volunteering opportunities, and social events
- Other perks: Access to free mental health services, lunch stipend, optional 401K benefits, company-wide intern presentations, intern swag, and more!
In the past year, Rubrik’s internship program has been recognized as a Top 100 Internship Program and a Campus Forward Award Winner. What we do matters. Join us and unleash your potential!
What You’ll Do
We're looking for curious interns, who want to be entrusted with real responsibility, and who embrace the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
- Receive an elite 2-week onboarding program focused on selling skills that will be applicable for all future sales roles
- Identify high-potential customers, research Rubrik’s value fit, personalize messaging to prospects, and generate high-quality new business meetings for the company
- Responsible for outbound/inbound activities (50-100 dials daily) for our enterprise customer prospecting by contacting via email, social, and phone calls to qualify prospects to set meetings
- Follow up on inbound leads generated by Marketing and stay within compliance metrics, i.e. timely follow-up and attempts to connect
- Collaborate with the field sales and develop strategies for breaking into new accounts
- Stay up-to-date on market trends, competition, and industry developments – we’re seeing cybersecurity breaches daily in today’s world. Rubrik can make an impact.
- Be an expert on what we do and how we help our customers keep their businesses up and running.
- Use customer relationship management (Salesforce & Salesloft) software to manage leads and sales activities
- Develop how to think on your feet and learn the art of sales through team pitch competitions, boot camps, training, and more – we love friendly competition!
- You will receive coaching and development on an ongoing basis, our managers will assist with developing your skills and approach to calls, thus improving Rubrik’s service to its customers.
- You will be working in-office 4 days a week for active coaching and peer camaraderie
Preferred Qualifications & Experience You’ll Need
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree, with a strong interest in pursuing professional sales
- Graduating in December 2026 or Spring 2027
- Available to work full-time for a 10-week program with a June start date
- Available to work in-office 4 days a week in Austin, TX for 10 weeks
- Team Player: Be willing to roll up your sleeves and work cross-functionally.
- You are proactive and not afraid to drive towards finding a better solution.
- Curious, open-minded, and ego-free, with a growth mindset who thrives on continuous learning
- Interest and ability to learn technical concepts quickly
- Desire for a successful career in sales/business development
- EQ: Self-aware, hard-working, personable and humble
The hourly salary for this role is [$30]/hour.
Join Us in Securing the World's Data
Rubrik (RBRK), the Security and AI Operations Company, leads at the intersection of data protection, cyber resilience, and enterprise AI acceleration. Rubrik Security Cloud delivers complete cyber resilience by securing, monitoring, and recovering data, identities, and workloads across clouds. Rubrik Agent Cloud accelerates trusted AI agent deployments at scale by monitoring and auditing agentic actions, enforcing real-time guardrails, fine-tuning for accuracy and undoing agentic mistakes.
Inclusion @ Rubrik
At Rubrik, we are dedicated to fostering a culture where people from all backgrounds are valued, feel they belong, and believe they can succeed. Our commitment to inclusion is at the heart of our mission to secure the world’s data. Our goal is to hire and promote the best talent, regardless of background. We continually review our hiring practices to ensure fairness and strive to create an environment where every employee has equal access to opportunities for growth and excellence. We believe in empowering everyone to bring their authentic selves to work and achieve their fullest potential. Our inclusion strategy focuses on three core areas of our business and culture:
- Our Company: We are committed to building a merit-based organization that offers equal access to growth and success for all employees globally. Your potential is limitless here.
- Our Culture: We strive to create an inclusive atmosphere where individuals from all backgrounds feel a strong sense of belonging, can thrive, and do their best work. Your contributions help us innovate and break boundaries.
- Our Communities: We are dedicated to expanding our engagement with the communities we operate in, creating opportunities for underrepresented talent and driving greater innovation for our clients. Your impact extends beyond Rubrik, contributing to safer and stronger communities.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Rubrik is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Rubrik provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Rubrik complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact us at hr@rubrik.com if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
EEO IS THE LAW NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER FEDERAL LABOR LAWS
2026 Sales Development Representative Intern
About Rubrik
Rubrik (NYSE: RBRK) is on a mission to secure the world’s data. With Zero Trust Data Security™, we help organizations achieve business resilience against cyberattacks, malicious insiders, and operational disruptions. Rubrik Security Cloud, powered by machine learning, secures data across enterprise, cloud, and SaaS applications. We help organizations uphold data integrity, deliver data availability that withstands adverse conditions, continuously monitor data risks and threats, and restore businesses with their data when infrastructure is attacked.
About Team & About Role
As an intern on the Sales Development Representative (SDR) Team, you will be a key member of our growing team. The successful candidate will report directly to SDR leadership and will have the opportunity to interact with SDR Director(s) and the broader team regularly. Rubrik’s (SDRs) form the core of our ambitious go-to-market strategy and sales pipeline engine. Through independent outbound hunting and a proportion of inbound leads, the SDR team books high-quality meetings with potential new customers for Rubrik’s sales organization. We do this by having a targeted set of prospects that we research, personalize our messaging to, and influence to evaluate Rubrik.
About Rubrik’s Internship Program
Rubrik offers interns an opportunity to make an impact from day one. Our interns work on challenging projects, where their contributions help solve real-world problems related to personal privacy, business continuity, and digital safety. Interns learn from the best in the industry, building connections with senior team members who support their development through 1:1 mentorship. Alongside the meaningful work, interns are fully immersed in Rubrik's inclusive community through social events, networking opportunities, professional development workshops, and volunteering events.
During The Internship, You’ll Have Access To
- Meaningful projects: the opportunity to translate your education into hands-on professional experience through rigorous, yet rewarding work
- Growth and development: take advantage of extensive growth opportunities through mentoring, job shadowing, workshops, lunch n’ learns, and hands-on project work that supports both your personal and professional development.
- A dedicated manager & mentor: a team that will provide you with guidance and support regularly
- Intern events: the opportunity to participate in networking events, volunteering opportunities, and social events
- Other perks: Access to free mental health services, lunch stipend, optional 401K benefits, company-wide intern presentations, intern swag, and more!
In the past year, Rubrik’s internship program has been recognized as a Top 100 Internship Program and a Campus Forward Award Winner. What we do matters. Join us and unleash your potential!
What You’ll Do
We're looking for curious interns, who want to be entrusted with real responsibility, and who embrace the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
- Receive an elite 2-week onboarding program focused on selling skills that will be applicable for all future sales roles
- Identify high-potential customers, research Rubrik’s value fit, personalize messaging to prospects, and generate high-quality new business meetings for the company
- Responsible for outbound/inbound activities (50-100 dials daily) for our enterprise customer prospecting by contacting via email, social, and phone calls to qualify prospects to set meetings
- Follow up on inbound leads generated by Marketing and stay within compliance metrics, i.e. timely follow-up and attempts to connect
- Collaborate with the field sales and develop strategies for breaking into new accounts
- Stay up-to-date on market trends, competition, and industry developments – we’re seeing cybersecurity breaches daily in today’s world. Rubrik can make an impact.
- Be an expert on what we do and how we help our customers keep their businesses up and running.
- Use customer relationship management (Salesforce & Salesloft) software to manage leads and sales activities
- Develop how to think on your feet and learn the art of sales through team pitch competitions, boot camps, training, and more – we love friendly competition!
- You will receive coaching and development on an ongoing basis, our managers will assist with developing your skills and approach to calls, thus improving Rubrik’s service to its customers.
- You will be working in-office 4 days a week for active coaching and peer camaraderie
Preferred Qualifications & Experience You’ll Need
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree, with a strong interest in pursuing professional sales
- Graduating in December 2026 or Spring 2027
- Available to work full-time for a 10-week program with a June start date
- Available to work in-office 4 days a week in Austin, TX for 10 weeks
- Team Player: Be willing to roll up your sleeves and work cross-functionally.
- You are proactive and not afraid to drive towards finding a better solution.
- Curious, open-minded, and ego-free, with a growth mindset who thrives on continuous learning
- Interest and ability to learn technical concepts quickly
- Desire for a successful career in sales/business development
- EQ: Self-aware, hard-working, personable and humble
The hourly salary for this role is [$30]/hour.
Join Us in Securing the World's Data
Rubrik (RBRK), the Security and AI Operations Company, leads at the intersection of data protection, cyber resilience, and enterprise AI acceleration. Rubrik Security Cloud delivers complete cyber resilience by securing, monitoring, and recovering data, identities, and workloads across clouds. Rubrik Agent Cloud accelerates trusted AI agent deployments at scale by monitoring and auditing agentic actions, enforcing real-time guardrails, fine-tuning for accuracy and undoing agentic mistakes.
Inclusion @ Rubrik
At Rubrik, we are dedicated to fostering a culture where people from all backgrounds are valued, feel they belong, and believe they can succeed. Our commitment to inclusion is at the heart of our mission to secure the world’s data. Our goal is to hire and promote the best talent, regardless of background. We continually review our hiring practices to ensure fairness and strive to create an environment where every employee has equal access to opportunities for growth and excellence. We believe in empowering everyone to bring their authentic selves to work and achieve their fullest potential. Our inclusion strategy focuses on three core areas of our business and culture:
- Our Company: We are committed to building a merit-based organization that offers equal access to growth and success for all employees globally. Your potential is limitless here.
- Our Culture: We strive to create an inclusive atmosphere where individuals from all backgrounds feel a strong sense of belonging, can thrive, and do their best work. Your contributions help us innovate and break boundaries.
- Our Communities: We are dedicated to expanding our engagement with the communities we operate in, creating opportunities for underrepresented talent and driving greater innovation for our clients. Your impact extends beyond Rubrik, contributing to safer and stronger communities.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Rubrik is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Rubrik provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Rubrik complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please contact us at hr@rubrik.com if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
EEO IS THE LAW NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER FEDERAL LABOR LAWS
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Sales Development Representative
Align your background to SDR training plans
Designated sponsors require a formal training plan showing your U.S. placement builds on prior education or work experience. Map your sales coursework or quota-carrying experience explicitly to SDR skill areas like pipeline generation and CRM workflows before applying.
Distinguish Intern from Trainee category early
If you're currently enrolled in a degree program, the Intern category applies. If you've graduated within the past 12 months or have relevant full-time work experience, Trainee fits. Choosing the wrong category forces a restart with your designated sponsor.
Target host employers with prior J-1 experience
Search Migrate Mate to identify U.S. companies that have hosted J-1 exchange visitors in business or sales functions. Hosts already familiar with training plan requirements and DS-2019 timelines move significantly faster through the placement process.
Confirm the host employer will sign training documentation
Before accepting an SDR offer, verify the hiring manager understands they must co-sign your training plan and submit regular evaluations to the designated sponsor. Some startups assume the sponsor handles everything and stall when documentation requests arrive.
Check your country's two-year home residency requirement
Certain nationalities and government-funded participants must return home for two years after J-1 status ends before switching to H-1B visa or a green card. Confirm whether this requirement applies to you before committing to an SDR role with a long-term U.S. career path.
Time your DS-2019 request around SDR hiring cycles
Designated sponsors typically need four to six weeks to issue a DS-2019 after approving your training plan. SDR hiring moves fast, so notify your sponsor as soon as you have a verbal offer to avoid losing the position while paperwork clears.
Sales Development Representative J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers Sales Development Representative roles?
SDR roles typically fall under the Trainee category for professionals who have completed their degree and have relevant work experience, or the Intern category for candidates currently enrolled in a degree program. The distinction matters because each category has different eligibility rules and maximum duration limits set by the State Department.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for an SDR position?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as Cultural Vistas or AIPT, not your hiring employer. The employer serves as your host company and co-signs your training plan, but only the designated sponsor can issue the DS-2019 form that authorizes your J-1 status. Confusing these two roles is one of the most common mistakes candidates make.
How do I find U.S. companies willing to host J-1 SDRs?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Sales Development Representative roles at U.S. employers open to J-1 exchange visitors. Prioritizing companies that have hosted J-1 participants before reduces delays, since those employers already understand the training plan co-signature requirements and evaluation obligations your designated sponsor will enforce throughout your program.
Can an SDR role qualify under the J-1 Trainee category if I have no formal sales degree?
Yes. Trainee eligibility is based on a combination of education and relevant work experience, not a specific degree field. A background in business, marketing, communications, or even substantial quota-carrying sales experience can support a valid training plan. Your designated sponsor makes the final eligibility determination, so document your experience thoroughly before submitting your application.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect J-1 SDRs planning to stay in the U.S.?
It can. If your J-1 program is government-funded or your home country appears on the State Department's skills list, you may be required to return home for two years before applying for H-1B, L-1 visa, or permanent residence. Review your DS-2019 carefully and confirm your situation with your designated sponsor before accepting an SDR offer if long-term U.S. employment is your goal.