User Experience Intern

Sonos, Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company matching

Sick time

Paid holidays

Employee discount

Sonos Radio HD - on us

Onsite Seattle office

Job summary

Sonos, located in Seattle, invites undergraduate design students to join an 11-week internship from June 7 to August 20, 2027. You will design end-to-end flows for the Sonos app, conduct research with real listeners, and collaborate with engineers to build scalable experiences.

The program emphasizes hands-on projects, mentorship, and exposure to leadership. Expect a robust onboarding, campus-style collaboration, and opportunities to show your work across platforms.

Qualifications

• Enrolled undergraduate student in related field (HCI, Interaction, Visual Communication, Cognitive Science).
• Portfolio showing design process from problem framing to final solution.
• Proficiency with Figma or equivalent design/prototyping tool.
• Solid UX fundamentals: interaction design, information architecture, usability.
• Curious, collaborative, able to give and receive feedback.

Responsibilities

• Design end-to-end flows and interfaces for the Sonos app and connected products.
• Turn ambiguous problems into clear concepts via sketches and interactive prototypes.
• Plan and run research with real listeners and translate findings into design decisions.
• Collaborate with engineers to implement designs and maintain consistency via the design system.
• Present ideas to team and Sonos leadership to advocate for design decisions.
• Explore ideas faster with AI tools to assist research and design work.

Skills

HCI knowledge

Portfolio

Figma

UX fundamentals

Feedback culture

Education

Undergraduate student

Expected graduation date Winter 2027/2028 or Spring 2028/2029

Tools

ProtoPie

Principle

After Effects

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

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Designing end-to-end flows and interfaces for the Sonos app and connected products, from first-time setup to everyday listening.
• Turning ambiguous problems into clear concepts through sketches, wireframes, and interactive prototypes.
• Planning and running research with real listeners, then turning what you learn into design decisions.
• Working with engineers to get your designs built, and using our design system to keep the experience consistent across platforms.
• Making the case for your ideas by presenting your work to your team and to Sonos leadership.
• Using AI tools to explore ideas faster, synthesize research, and improve how the team designs.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at a College or University, preferably studying Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction, Visual Communication, Cognitive Science, or a related field
• Portfolio (or equivalent work samples) showing your design process, from problem framing to final solution
• Proficiency with Figma or a comparable design and prototyping tool
• Solid grasp of UX fundamentals: interaction design, information architecture, and usability
• Curious, collaborative, and comfortable giving and receiving feedback

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing for mobile (iOS or Android), including platform conventions such as Apple HIG or Material Design
• Hands-on experience with user research methods such as interviews, usability testing, and surveys
• Experience with motion or prototyping tools such as ProtoPie, Principle, or After Effects
• Familiarity with design systems and accessibility best practices
• Interest in music, audio, or connected-home products

PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program at a College or University in a related field of study, with expected graduation date of Winter 2027/2028 or Spring 2028/2029
• Available to participate in our internship program from June 7 – August 20, 2027
• Ability to work out of our Seattle 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 PROGRAM OVERVIEW

• 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

Interns and Coops Eligibility and Benefits

• 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.

Sonos is a sound experience company. We connect millions of listeners all around the world to the content they want, where and how they want it. Since inventing multiroom wireless audio in 2005, we have continuously innovated the listening experience, designing hardware and software that celebrates sound, empowers our customers, and brings the home to life. Our team is made up of passionate players united by a culture of respect, transparency, collaboration, and ownership who want to inspire the world to listen better.

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