Summer Intern – AI, Human-Computer Interaction & Future PC Experience Research

Houston, MS - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 28 - 42

Posted on: 20 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

: Summer Intern AI Human-Computer Interaction & Future PC Experience Research

Description -

We are seeking a highly motivated summer intern to research how AI and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) are changing future commercial PC form factors and user experiences. This role focuses on understanding human behavior shifts with AI identifying user pain points and jobs-to-be-done estimating market opportunities and translating insights into hypothetical future experience concepts. This is a research- and insight-driven role (not a software development role).

Key Responsibilities

User & Behavior Research
Conduct user research to understand how AI is changing workflows and human behavior
Identify pain points unmet needs and Jobs-to-Be-Done (JTBD) in AI-assisted work
Synthesize findings into clear insights journey maps and opportunity areas

Future Experience Exploration
Research emerging trends in AI HCI and computing devices
Explore how future PC form factors interaction models and AI agents may evolve
Develop conceptual workflows scenarios and experience ideas

Market & Opportunity Analysis
Perform basic market sizing (TAM/SAM/SOM or bottom-up estimates) for proposed concepts
Analyze adoption drivers target users and competitive landscape
Connect user insights to business opportunity framing

Communication & Presentation
Create clear research summaries slide decks and concept narratives
Present findings to cross-functional stakeholders (design product engineering)
Communicate complex ideas in a structured and engaging way

Required Skills & Qualifications

Core Skills
Strong interest in technology AI and future user experiences
Ability to conduct or quickly learn user research methods
Strong analytical and synthesis skills
Clear written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable working independently with guidance

Preferred Skills
Familiarity with HCI UX research or interaction design
Experience using AI tools (e.g. for research ideation or prototyping)
Basic understanding of market sizing or business analysis
Experience creating:
Journey maps
JTBD frameworks
Conceptual workflows or low-fidelity prototypes (Figma diagrams slides)

Education Background

Preferred Majors
Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
MBA (with AI or research focus)

Cognitive Science
Information Science / Informatics
UX / Interaction Design
Computer Science (with AI or UX focus)
Psychology (behavioral or experimental focus)
Data Science or Business Analytics (with product or UX projects)

Also below are internal reference (not for job posting) to look for the candidates if they have any project relevant theyll stand out.

What Will Make a Candidate Stand Out
Portfolio or class projects involving:
AI-driven workflows or interaction design
User research and behavioral insights
Market sizing or product opportunity analysis
Demonstrated curiosity about how people will work with AI in the future
Ability to connect research insights product concepts market potential

The pay range for this position is $28 to $42 per hour (applies to US candidates only). Pay varies by work location job-related knowledge skills and experience.

Benefits:

HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for US Interns working at least 20 hours weekly including:

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Long term/short term disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Generous time off policies including;
- 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
- 13 paid holidays
- 15 days paid time off (US benefits overview)
- Available hours are pro-rated based on hire date and scheduled hours

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time with or without notice subject to applicable law.

Job -

Administration

Schedule -

Full time

Shift -

No shift premium (United States of America)

Travel -

Relocation -

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) -

HP Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees without regard to race color religion sex national origin ancestry citizenship sexual orientation age disability or status as a protected veteran marital status familial status physical or mental disability medical condition pregnancy genetic predisposition or carrier status uniformed service status political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national federal state and local law(s).

Please be assured that you will not be subject to any adverse treatment if you choose to disclose the information requested. This information is provided voluntarily. The information obtained will be kept in strict confidence.

For more information review HPsEEO Policy or read about your rights as an applicant under the law here: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal

Required Experience:

Intern

: Summer Intern AI Human-Computer Interaction & Future PC Experience ResearchDescription -We are seeking a highly motivated summer intern to research how AI and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) are changing future commercial PC form factors and user experiences. This role focuses on understanding h...