Product Management Intern - Summer 2027 (Austin, TX)

Cox Automotive Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor program

Meaningful and challenging work

Career development opportunities

Exposure to senior leaders

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Cox Automotive Inc. in Austin, TX is seeking a Software Development Intern to gain hands-on experience with product management concepts and software development processes.

You’ll work with a supportive team, guided by a program mentor, contributing to market research, requirements, and collaboration with engineering and product peers. This temporary internship requires US work authorization and offers competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field (in progress).
• Working knowledge of Product specialty, principles, concepts, and practices.
• Strong writing ability.
• Some experience in design, development and implementation of product plans.
• Some experience in full product lifecycle methodologies.
• Some experience in conducting competitive research and analysis.
• Some experience in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.

Responsibilities

• Gains familiarity with Product Management concepts, practices, and methodologies.
• With guidance, performs standard Product Manager duties, including client and market research for product evaluation and planning.
• Conducting analysis and research to understand customer, market, and product application information.
• Supporting team efforts to develop and refine product vision and functional requirements.
• Engaging with technical, product and other colleagues on product design, project planning, development, release, and execution.
• Preparing and distributing project status updates.
• Post‑project evaluation.
• Learns and applies the company’s Product Management standards and policies.
• Understands the 'why' behind each Feature and works with the Product Managers to understand the roadmap and supporting KPIs.
• Partners with Product Manager to provide input into business case documentation.

Skills

Product management concepts

Strong writing

Cross-functional teamwork

Product lifecycle methodologies

Competitive research & analysis

Design, development & implementation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

There's something really inspiring about the idea of innovators teaming up to build something incredible. If you agree, then you might be a perfect fit here at Cox!

Across the Cox family of businesses (Cox Enterprises, Cox Communications and Cox Automotive), we’re looking for Software Development Interns to join our team and learn from the best. Ready to collaborate with us and work at a great company that truly cares about you and your future? Keep reading!

What’s In It For You?

• We value your time and potential. At Cox, you’ll be exposed to meaningful and challenging work.
• You won’t be left alone to figure things out. You’ll have a team of supporters (plus an assigned program mentor) who will show you the ropes, guide you to excellence and cheer you on.
• You’ll experience real accountability to develop your professional skills.
• You’ll expand your network and professional toolbox through exposure to senior leaders.
• You’ll help us build a bold future that is sustainable, accessible and inclusive.

What You’ll Do

• Gains familiarity with Product Management concepts, practices, and methodologies.
• With guidance, performs standard Product Manager duties, including:
• Client and market research for product‑related evaluation and planning.
• Conducting analysis and research to understand customer, market, and product application
• information.
• Supporting team efforts to develop and refine product vision and functional requirements.
• Engaging with technical, product and other colleagues on product design, project planning, development, release, and execution.
• Preparing and distributing project status updates.
• Post‑project evaluation.
• Learns and applies the company’s Product Management standards and policies.
• Understands the "why" behind each Feature and works with the Product Managers to understand the roadmap and supporting KPIs.
• Partners with Product Manager to provide input into business case documentation.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field (in progress)
• Working knowledge of Product specialty/job area, principles, concepts, and practices.
• Strong writing ability.
• Some experience in design, development and implementation of product plans.
• Some experience in full product lifecycle methodologies.
• Some experience in in conducting competitive research and analysis.
• Some experience in a collaborative, cross‑functional team environment

Intern/Co‑Op sessions are considered temporary employment. No full‑time employment commitments are made. However, depending on our business needs, some interns may be considered for a full‑time position following the conclusion of the session conditioned upon the intern graduating from their academic program and being available to commence full‑time employment at a specified time.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

USD 26.63 - 40.00 per hour

Hourly pay rate is in the range of $26.63 - $40.00/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Compensation

Hourly pay rate is in the range of $26.63 - $40.00/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Benefits

• Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

EOE, including disability/vets