Intern – Product Management, Software and Experiences, Consumer Solutions

Company Description

Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in Flash and advanced memory technologies, our solutions have become the beating heart of the digital world we’re living in and that we have the power to shape.

Sandisk meets people and businesses at the intersection of their aspirations and the moment, enabling them to keep moving and pushing possibility forward. We do this through the balance of our powerhouse manufacturing capabilities and our industry-leading portfolio of products that are recognized globally for innovation, performance and quality.

Sandisk has two facilities recognized by the World Economic Forum as part of the Global Lighthouse Network for advanced 4IR innovations. These facilities were also recognized as Sustainability Lighthouses for breakthroughs in efficient operations. With our global reach, we ensure the global supply chain has access to the Flash memory it needs to keep our world moving forward.

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

We are looking for a forward-thinking and technically curious intern to join our Consumer Software Group. Our team builds a unified, cross-platform ecosystem designed to differentiate our hardware through a seamless, user-centric experience across iOS, Android, macOS, and Windows. This role provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in software strategy, AI integration, and next-generation UX design within the consumer storage and removable flash memory space. You will support strategic initiatives that bridge the gap between hardware and software, working cross-functionally with engineering, product management, QA, and design teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Technical Market Research: Conduct deep-dive competitive analyses of storage applications and emerging hardware/software trends in the IoT, Edge AI, and wireless connectivity sectors.
• AI Integration & Enablement: Assist in identifying and implementing AI-driven workflows to optimize software functions across the product lifecycle (e.g., streamlining QA automation, enhancing PM documentation, or supporting engineering agents).
• UX Vision & Prototyping: Support the "UX vision-setting" process by exploring "vibe design" and "vibe code" concepts to create high-value, emotive user experiences for external storage management.
• Cross-Platform Strategy: Help analyze and document feature parity and native platform integrations across mobile and desktop environments to ensure a cohesive global user journey.
• Data-Driven Analysis: Gather and analyze user behavior data to assess the impact of new software features and recommend architectural or design improvements.
• Project Coordination: Support the tracking of software sprints, feature deliverables, and technical documentation using Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence).
• Collaborative Innovation: Participate in cross-functional workshops to align software development efforts with the broader hardware roadmap and consumer needs.

Qualifications

Required:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), or a related technical field.
• Strong interest in cross-platform development frameworks (e.g., Flutter) and modern software architectures.
• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts and an interest in applying LLMs or agentic tools to improve professional software workflows.
• A passion for User Experience (UX) and an eye for "vibe-centric" design—understanding how software feels to the end-user, not just how it functions.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate complex technical research into actionable product insights.
• Proficiency in Atlassian Suite (Jira/Confluence) or similar project management and documentation tools.
• Self-motivated and eager to experiment with emerging technologies in a fast-paced consumer electronics environment.

Preferred Skills: 

• Excellent communication skills for articulating technical visions to both engineering and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

What You’ll Gain:

• Global Impact: Exposure to building and scaling software for a massive global consumer base.
• Strategic Mentorship: Guidance from experienced leads in software strategy, engineering, and p