Product Owner Intern - Hybrid Software Internship

Aspen Technology, Inc.; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Aspen Technology, Inc. is seeking a Product Owner Intern to help translate customer needs into clear software requirements. You will collaborate with engineering, UX, QA, and product managers to deliver high-quality features for industrial applications.

The role emphasizes hands-on discovery, backlog management, and working within an Agile environment. This internship is based in our Bedford, MA headquarters and features a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Interest in software development processes and product lifecycle management.
• Ability to break down complex technical concepts into requirements.
• Experience with coursework, projects, hackathons, or internships.

Responsibilities

• Assist in product discovery and translate needs into functional requirements.
• Participate in technical discussions to understand feasibility and options.
• Write user stories with clear acceptance criteria for engineering teams.
• Refine requirements through backlog grooming and clarify edge cases.
• Support agile ceremonies and collaborate with developers and QA to ensure readiness.
• Contribute to release planning and documentation for new features.
• Analyze performance data and user feedback to identify improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

GitHub Projects

Job description

Aspen Technology, Inc. is seeking a Product Owner Intern to help translate customer needs into clear software requirements. You will collaborate with engineering, UX, QA, and product managers to deliver high-quality features for industrial applications.

The role emphasizes hands-on discovery, backlog management, and working within an Agile environment. This internship is based in our Bedford, MA headquarters and features a hybrid work arrangement.