At Sonos we want to create the ultimate listening experience for our customers and know that it starts by listening to each other. As part of the Sonos team, you’ll collaborate with people of all styles, skill sets, and backgrounds to realize our vision while fostering a community where everyone feels included and empowered to do the best work of their lives.
We’re seeking talented students to join Sonos’s Internship Program and explore what it means to blend creativity, technology, and sound. Our interns are an essential part of our team, bringing fresh ideas, learning from experts, and helping us push the boundaries of what’s possible. Come broaden your skills, share your input and pursue your passion with our 11-week internship experience.
Work Period: June 7 - August 20, 2027
Location & Schedule: This is a 40-hour-per-week position with a minimum of 4 days per week onsite in our Seattle, WA office. There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As a User Experience Intern, you’ll join a cross-functional team of designers, researchers, engineers, and product managers to shape how people experience Sonos. You’ll own a real project from problem to prototype. Examples include:
Designing end-to-end flows and interfaces for the Sonos app and connected products, from first-time setup to everyday listening.
Turning ambiguous problems into clear concepts through sketches, wireframes, and interactive prototypes.
Planning and running research with real listeners, then turning what you learn into design decisions.
Working with engineers to get your designs built, and using our design system to keep the experience consistent across platforms.
Making the case for your ideas by presenting your work to your team and to Sonos leadership.
Using AI tools to explore ideas faster, synthesize research, and improve how the team designs.
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
Basic Qualifications
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Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at a College or University, preferably studying Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction, Visual Communication, Cognitive Science, or a related field
Portfolio (or equivalent work samples) showing your design process, from problem framing to final solution
Proficiency with Figma or a comparable design and prototyping tool
Solid grasp of UX fundamentals: interaction design, information architecture, and usability
Curious, collaborative, and comfortable giving and receiving feedback
Preferred Qualifications
Experience designing for mobile (iOS or Android), including platform conventions such as Apple HIG or Material Design
Hands-on experience with user research methods such as interviews, usability testing, and surveys
Experience with motion or prototyping tools such as ProtoPie, Principle, or After Effects
Familiarity with design systems and accessibility best practices
Interest in music, audio, or connected-home products
PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at a College or University in a related field of study, with expected graduation date of Winter 2027/2028 or Spring 2028/2029
Available to participate in our internship program from June 7 – August 20, 2027
Ability to work out of our Seattle office a minimum 4 days per week
Authorized to work for any US employer, both now and in the future. Sonos is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at this time.
2027 PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Internship Program includes the following elements to round out the work you do with your team on a day to day basis:
Multi-day orientation and robust onboarding
Speaker Series with business leadership
Social Activities with Cohort
Real, meaningful projects
Mentorship from industry leaders
Collaborative, creative culture
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