Research Intern: AI, Visualization & Prototyping

salesforce.com, inc.; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Tableau Research, a part of Salesforce, offers a 12-week Research Intern position to advance data visualization and AI-powered analytics. You will work with a dedicated mentor, design prototypes, and conduct user studies to shape future product roadmaps.

You must be enrolled in a PhD program with at least two years of research experience and a track record of conference publications; proficiency in JavaScript/React, Python, R, or C++ is preferred.

Qualifications

• You are currently enrolled in a PhD program with at least two years of research experience and publications at respected venues.
• You can rapidly build functional research prototypes in a language or framework of your choice (e.g., JavaScript/React, Python, R, or C++).
• You scope problems effectively and deliver meaningful results within a fixed timeline.
• You communicate clearly in writing and in person and collaborate across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Scope a research question with your mentor and move quickly from idea to prototype within 12 weeks.
• Design and build research prototypes and run user studies or evaluations to test ideas.
• Share work in progress, present updates, and incorporate feedback throughout the internship.
• Deliver a final presentation and a written summary with the goal of a publishable paper.

Skills

Python

JavaScript/React

C++

R

Data visualization

HCI

Education

PhD student

Job description

Tableau Research, a part of Salesforce, offers a 12-week Research Intern position to advance data visualization and AI-powered analytics. You will work with a dedicated mentor, design prototypes, and conduct user studies to shape future product roadmaps.

You must be enrolled in a PhD program with at least two years of research experience and a track record of conference publications; proficiency in JavaScript/React, Python, R, or C++ is preferred.