Starburst is the data platform for analytics, applications, and AI, unifying data across clouds and on-premises to accelerate AI innovation. Organizations—from startups to Fortune 500 enterprises in 60+ countries—rely on Starburst for fast data access, seamless collaboration, and enterprise-grade governance on an open hybrid data lakehouse. Wherever data lives, Starburst unlocks its full potential, powering data and AI from development to deployment. By future-proofing data architecture, Starburst helps businesses fuel innovation with AI.
About the role
Do you have a passion for the world of high tech? Do you like to explain complex topics? Do you like to write? Starburst is looking for an information engineer to join their information engineering team over the summer for an internship/returnship.
You get to work with our Starburst Enterprise and Starburst Galaxy products, as well as with the Trino open source project to improve their documentation. A background in computer science, data analysis, or similar helps you communicate with product managers and developers to improve and explain the products.
Familiarity with documentation platforms, markdown, and HTML, as well as some experience with programming is needed to get the job done. Knowledge of databases, SQL, object storage, and data analysis is helpful to grasp your users’ roles and responsibilities. Have a look at https://docs.starburst.io and https://trino.io/docs/current/ to see what you will be working on!
This paid internship will span 10 weeks in Summer 2025 from June 2, - August 29.
We are a remote-first, but not only company. As part of our internship program, certain events may require in-person attendance at our Boston Headquarters.
As a Technical Writer Intern at Starburst you will:
- Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and designers.
- Plan, create, and update technical documentation.
- Edit, clarify, and enhance the content experience.
- Learn and explain new technologies and technical concepts to others.
Some of the things we look for:
- Currently pursuing or recent graduate of a degree, program, or bootcamp in technical writing with a focus on IT and high technology environments, human-computer interaction, computer science, or related technical or scientific field.
- A GitHub or similar account with activity that clearly demonstrates your familiarity with coding and coding workflows in a programming language.
- A portfolio or website that demonstrates how you use content to support a technical audience through clear, concise writing if this content is not available in your GitHub account.
- Familiarity with one or more documentation platforms.
- Excellent communication and storytelling skills.
- Strong editing skills, and attention to detail.
- The ability to work independently in a remote capacity, as well as within a team environment.
- Familiarity with Markdown or RestructuredText.
- Knowledge of databases, SQL, object storage, and data analysis.
- Ability to read source code written in Java.
- Experience with HTML and CSS.
Where could this role be based?
- Boston, MA
Starburst is dedicated to maintaining fair and equitable compensation practices. The salary range provided for this role reflects the minimum and maximum targets for candidates across all U.S. locations and could be inclusive of variable compensation, such as commission or bonus. All employees receive equity packages (ISOs) and have access to a comprehensive benefits offering. Actual compensation packages are determined based on relevant skills, experience, education and training, and specific work location. For more information, connect with the recruiting team or Hiring Manager during the process as they can provide more detailed information about the salary range.
Pay Range
$25—$25 USD
All-Stars have the opportunity and freedom to realize their true potential. By building alongside top talent, we’re empowered to take ownership of our careers and drive meaningful change. Anchored in industry-proven technology and unprecedented success, All-Stars are taking on the challenge everyday to disrupt our industry – and the future.
Our global workforce is supported by a competitive Total Rewards program that reflects our commitment to a rewarding and supportive work environment. This includes a variety of benefits like competitive pay, attractive stock grants, flexible paid time off, and more.
We are committed to fostering an intentional, inclusive, and diverse culture that drives deep engagement, authentic belonging, and an exceptional All-Star experience. We believe that diversity of thought, perspective, background and experience will enable us to own what we do, drive our success and empower our All-Stars to show up authentically.
Starburst provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state
or local laws.
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