UX Design Intern (Summer 2027)

Hungry, Humble, Honest, with Heart.

The Opportunity

• Location : San Jose, CA (Hybrid, minimum 3 days/week on-site)
• Duration : 12 weeks (Start Dates: May 17 or June 21)
• Pay Range : USD $37.00 – USD $61.00 per hour

As a UX Design Intern, you will work on complex enterprise problems in a challenging enterprise environment. You will gain experience with close cross-functional collaboration and the end-to-end design process, supported by a close feedback loop with your mentor and manager.

About the Team

The Nutanix UX Design team turns complex enterprise technology into simple, consistent, user-informed experiences that delight customers. The team is a global, human-centered, fun-loving collective of creatives that values empathy, collaboration, continuous growth, and high-quality craft through modern design practices and principles.

The team partners with Product, Engineering, UX Research, Visual Design, and customer-facing teams to transform insights into impactful experiences.

Your Role

• UX Design: Contribute to UX design work that makes complex enterprise technology easier to understand and use.
• End-to-End Design: Participate in the design process, from understanding the problem through shaping and refining experiences.
• Design and Prototyping: Design and prototype solutions using modern design practices and AI tools.
• Usability Testing: Support usability testing and use feedback to improve designs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with Product, Engineering, UX Research, Visual Design, and customer-facing teams.
• User-Centered Design: Apply empathy, user-informed thinking, and high-quality craft to design decisions.

What You Will Bring

• Education: Currently enrolled in a full-time, degree-seeking program at an accredited college or university in User Experience (UX) Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Human-Centered Design and Engineering (HCDE), or a related technical program.
• Including: An anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and August 2028
• AI-Assisted Design: Design and prototype user-centered solutions using modern design practices and AI tools.
• Usability Testing: Support usability testing and apply feedback to improve designs and user experiences.
• Enterprise Technology Understanding: Demonstrate the ability to understand complex enterprise technology domains and apply that understanding to design decisions.
• Work Authorization: Please note that applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Nutanix will not provide a visa or work permit sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.
• Logistics: Ability to work from our San Jose, CA offices a minimum of 3 days per week (Hybrid model).

Learn More About Nutanix Technology: https://www.nutanixbible.com/

The Interview Process

We know you’re balancing classes, exams, and the internship hunt. In the spirit of being transparent, here is what you can expect from our hiring process so you can plan ahead.

• Application Review : If you meet the requirements above, a real human will review your resume to understand your unique talents.
• Portfolio Review : Participate in a portfolio review as part of the interview process.
• Recruiter Screen : A conversation about your background, motivations, and what you hope to gain.
• Virtual Interview Day : Students who advance to this round will receive preparation prior to the interviews. Expect up to 3 interviews with Nutanix engineers and leaders. These are designed to assess your technical skills, role readiness, and your motivation for the opportunity at Nutanix. Each meeting will offer you an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the team you'll potentially work with.
• The Finish Line : If you are selected, you will receive an offer.

Pay Transparency

The pay range for this position at the commencement of employment is expected to be between USD $37.00 and USD $61.00 per hour.

However, the base pay offered may vary based on several individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, the employee will be in an "at-will position," and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. Our application deadline is 40 days from the date of posting. In good faith, the posting may be removed prior to this date if the position is filled or extended in good faith.

Work Arrangement

This role operates in a hybrid capacity, blending the benefits of remote work with the advantages of in-person collaboration. In locations where our workplace policy applies (i.e. San Jose, Durham, Mexico City, Vancouver, Bangalore, Pune, Hoofddorp, Belgrade, Barcelona, Singapore, Sydney and Tokyo), employees are expected to work onsite a minimum of 3 days per week to foster collaboration, team alignment, and access to in-office resources. Workplace type may vary based on location and team requirements. Please speak with your recruiter for details. Additional team-specific guidance and norms will be provided by your manager.

We're an Equal Opportunity Employer Nutanix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and (in the U.S.) an Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other category protected by applicable law. We hire and promote individuals solely on the basis of qualifications for the job to be filled. We strive to foster an inclusive working environment that enables all our Nutants to be themselves and to do great work in a safe and welcoming environment, free of unlawful discrimination, intimidation or harassment. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please let us know by contacting CandidateAccommodationRequests@nutanix.com.