Software Product Manager Intern

Sonos; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company matching

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Paid holidays

Employee discount & Sonos Radio HD

Job summary

Sonos seeks a Software Product Management Intern for an 11-week program in Seattle. You will collaborate with software engineering, product management, and UX to define features and build capabilities that improve the Sonos ecosystem.

You will perform data analysis, craft user stories, support product strategy, and manage a feature backlog under a Senior PM. A hands-on, collaborative environment with mentorship awaits.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a College or University with a preferred field of study in Computer Science, Business, Engineering, Economics, or equivalent.
• Clear writer and communicator who can explain findings and recommendations in concise language.
• Comfortable using Excel, Google Sheets, and Google Drive to organize and compare information.
• Eagerness to learn from people across teams.
• Hands-on with AI tools in daily PM work with willingness to learn more.

Responsibilities

• Develop an understanding of a key customer problem or opportunity with PMs, UX, and engineering to define and deliver a solution.
• Data analysis, user research, and feedback synthesis to measure success of features.
• Support product strategy by documenting user stories, requirements, and specs.
• Roadmap/backlog management under guidance of a Senior PM.
• Apply AI tools to speed up research, drafting, data analysis, and other PM tasks.

Skills

Enrolled in college/university

Strong written and verbal communicatie

Excel/Google Sheets

Interest in AI tools for PM

Collaborative team player

Education

Undergraduate student in CS/Business/Engineering/Economics or related field

Tools

Claude/ChatGPT/Gemini

SQL

Excel

Google Sheets

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.

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, MA office. There is no relocation or housing assistance for this position.

Sonos is the leading sound experience brand, on a mission to bring the joy of music and audio to everyone. We build premium hardware, deeply integrated software, and cloud-connected platform experiences that need to feel effortless to the millions of households that trust us in their homes every day. Delivering on that promise takes product managers who care as much about the details as they do about the big picture - and we're looking for a Software Product Management Intern to help us do exactly that.

As a Product Management 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 software engineering, product management, and user experience. If you enjoy solving challenging problems and delivering high-quality products, we want to talk with you!

As a Product Manager, you'll work on a cross-functional team design and build product features and capabilities. As

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Develop an understanding of a key customer problem or opportunity. Collaborate with other PMs, UX, and engineering partners to define and deliver a solution that addresses the customer problem or need.

• Data Analysis: Conduct basic data analysis, customer research, and user feedback synthesis to support decision-making and measure the success of launched features.

• Support Product Strategy: Assist in the definition and documentation of user stories, functional requirements, and product specifications for software features within the Sonos ecosystem.

• Roadmap / Backlog Management: Manage and prioritize a feature backlog under the guidance of a Senior Product Manager, ensuring alignment with overall product goals and business priorities.

• Use AI to work smarter. Apply AI tools to speed up research synthesis, spec drafting, data analysis, and other day-to-day PM work, and bring a curious, experimental mindset to improving your own workflow.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a College or University with a preferred field of study in Computer Science, Business, Engineering, Economics, or equivalent.

• Clear writer and communicator who can explain findings and recommendations in concise, plain language.

• Comfortable using Excel, Google Sheets, and Google Drive to organize and compare information.

• Eagerness to learn from people across teams.

• A practical, hands-on approach to using AI tools in daily PM work (e.g., research synthesis, spec drafting, data analysis), with enthusiasm for learning more.

• Comfort working in a lean team environment, where prioritization and resourcefulness matter.

• A collaborative, low-ego approach - easy to work with, takes feedback well, and eager to learn from more senior teammates.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on with AI tools like Claude, ChatGPT, or Gemini to build, automate, or solve a problem. Experience from class, work, or on your own

• Exposure to SQL or Snowflake, or just comfortable working with large amounts of data

• Coursework or projects in marketing, consumer behavior, or research methods

• A passion for music, audio technology, and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at a College or University in a related field of study

• Available to participate in our co-op program from June 7 - August 20, 2027

• Ability to work out of our Seattle office a minimum 4 days per week

• Applicants must be 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

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.