UX Design Internship - Engineering Development Group

MathWorks; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 13,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Hands-on UX project

Job summary

MathWorks offers a summer UX Design internship in our Engineering Development Group in Cambridge. You will work on real UX projects, turning sketches into wireframes and prototypes, while learning about software engineering and user experience.

You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams, gain experience with usability testing, and build a portfolio. The internship runs 3–4 months starting in June or July, with a hybrid setup between office and home.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master’s level or PhD in a technical discipline.
• STEM degree (e.g. Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Design Engineering, Information Design, Architecture, Cognitive Sciences).
• Knowledge of user-centered design, UX methods, or UI/UX design.
• Ability to grasp technical concepts and translate those to UI representations.

Responsibilities

• Transform requirements from sketches into wireframes and prototypes to address user needs and project vision.
• Collaborate with development and marketing teams to implement coherent UX solutions for MathWorks products.
• Support usability testing and iterate designs based on feedback.

Skills

User-centered design

UX methods

UI/UX design

Programming concepts

Education

Master's or PhD in a technical discipline

Tools

Figma

Adobe XD

Axure

Job description

Job Summary

MathWorks has a hybrid work model that enables staff members to split their time between office and home. The hybrid model provides the advantage of having both in-person time with colleagues and flexible at-home life optimizations. Learn More: https://www.mathworks.com/company/jobs/resources/applying-and-interviewing.html#onboarding.

Calling all aspiring UX Designers! Join our Engineering Development Group and get ready for hands-on experience in an engagingand innovative environment.

We believe in rewarding creativity, teamwork, and having fun, while learning. As an intern, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact by contributing to a UX Design project based on your interests and skill set. Together, we'll push the boundaries of engineering and science.

During your time at MathWorks, you'll have the opportunity to further develop your knowledge of software engineering and UX Design work. You'll also develop foundational professional skills such as effective communication, problem-solving, and time management.

Note: MathWorks summer internships are based in the Cambridge office and are for a three or four-month period starting in July or June respectively.

MathWorks nurtures growth, appreciates inclusivity, encourages initiative, values teamwork, shares success, and rewards excellence.

Responsibilities

You’ll collaborate closely with a cross-functional development team to improve the user experience for MathWorks products and applications. Transform requirements from early sketches into wireframes and prototypes to address user needs and project vision.

• Identify ideas to move forward into detailed design and eventually production, based on usability testing, standard methodologies (including accessibility standards), and technical input.

• Collaborate with development and marketing teams to implement delightful, appropriate and consistent solutions for MathWorks products.

Note: A design portfolio is required to be uploaded at the application stage.

This internship will prepare you for a career at MathWorks starting in ourEngineering Development Group (EDG).

Qualifications

• Candidates must be pursuing a Master's level or a PhD level degree in a technical discipline.

Additional Qualifications

• STEM degree (e.g. Computer Science, Human Computer Interaction, Design Engineering, Information Design, Architecture, Cognitive Sciences)

• Knowledge of user-centered design, UX methods, or UI/UX design

• Ability to grasp technical concepts and translate those to UI representations

• Experience with visual design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Axure

• Working knowledge of a programming language (e.g. MATLAB, Python, C++, JavaScript)