Software Engineering Intern (Boston)

Sonos, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits from day one

401(k) matching after 1000 hours

Paid holidays

Employee discount program

Job summary

Sonos, Inc. in Boston is seeking a Software Engineering Intern for the 11-week internship from June to August 2027.

This full-time, 40-hour-per-week role requires work onsite at least 4 days per week and offers hands-on project work across services/cloud, embedded software, and mobile features. You will collaborate with hardware, product management and UX teams to build features, improve reliability, and contribute to a semantic data layer for ML and AI, while gaining mentorship and real-world

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program with a preferred field of study in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent.
• Demonstrated proficiency writing code with one or more of the following: Python, Javascript, Java, Swift/Kotlin, C/C++.
• Familiarity with version control such as Git.
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle and CI/CD techniques.
• Implementing automated and self service software engineering processes.

Responsibilities

• Work on a cross-functional team supporting services/cloud or engineering operations to design and build product features.
• Build embedded software features for multi-room audio processing, networking, security and UX.
• Develop new services and APIs to control the Sonos system in a smart home.
• Enhance mobile apps to control and listen to audio content.
• Create data layers to enable ML/AI analytics and diagnostics.
• Use AI tools to automate software development workflows for productivity and security.

Skills

Python

JavaScript

Java

Swift/Kotlin

C/C++

CI/CD concepts

Education

Undergraduate student in CS/CE or equivalent

Tools

Git

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD tools

Job description

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.

Sonos is a sound experience company making it easier than ever for millions of listeners around the world to play more, hear more, and feel more. 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 a 11 week internship experience.

Work Period

June 7- August 20, 2027

Location & Schedule

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position with minimum 4 days per week onsite in our Boston office. There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.

As a Software Engineering Intern, you will contribute to the foundational pieces of our system, ensuring high-quality and reliable operation. You will collaborate with a team of industry-leading innovators across various disciplines, including hardware, product management, and user experience. If you enjoy solving challenging problems and delivering high-quality products, we want to talk with you!

What You’ll Do

As a Software Engineering Intern, you’ll work on a cross-functional team supporting services/cloud, or engineering operations to design and build product features and capabilities. Examples include:

• Building world class speaker products and solving challenges in areas involving embedded software development for multi-room audio processing, networking, security and user experience.
• Working on the next generation of services and APIs for controlling the Sonos system as part of a smart, internet-connected home.
• Empowering our users to listen better by making it easy to access new, relevant content.
• Adding new features to the mobile applications that let our users control and listen to their audio content on their system.
• Creating a semantic data layer to empower machine learning and AI to leverage data and diagnostics.
• Using AI tools to automate critical software development workflows to improve developer productivity, experience, and security.

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at a College or University with a preferred field of study in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent
• Demonstrated proficiency writing code with one or more of the following: Python, Javascript, Java, Swift/Kotlin, C/C++
• Familiarity with version control such as Git
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle and continuous integration and deployment techniques
• Implementing automated and self service software engineering processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with one or more of the following technologies:
  • Cloud Platform: Java, NodeJS, AWS, IoT, Kubernetes, Docker, Machine Learning and NLP
• Experience with AWS Cloud Services
• Experience with CI/CD build and release pipelines: Github Actions, Jenkins, Azure Pipelines, etc

Program Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at a College or University, with expected graduation date of Winter 2027/2028 or Spring 2028/2029.
• Available to participate in our internship program from June to August
• Ability to work out of our Boston 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 Internship Program Overview

• Multi-day orientation and robust onboarding
• Speaker Series with business leadership
• Social and team building activities with cohort
• Real, meaningful projects
• Mentorship from industry leaders
• Collaborative, creative culture

Your profile will be reviewed and you'll hear from us once we have an update. At Sonos we take the time to hire right and appreciate your patience.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits program with choice and flexibility in mind to help support the health, wealth, and overall well-being of our employees. Interns and Coops in the US are eligible for benefits on day one, unless otherwise noted, including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance after 90 days of continuous employment
• Eligibility for our 401(k) plan, with company matching, after 1000 hours of service or 3 years averaging 500 hours of service per year, whichever comes first
• 80 hours of sick time upon hire, refreshed annually
• Up to 12 paid holidays per calendar year
• A generous employee discount program & Sonos Radio HD - on us!

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Notice to U.S. Job Applicants: Sonos is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Sonos is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.