Summer Intern Product Management, Connectivity Software

A Career at HARMAN

As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together youll discover that at HARMAN you can grow make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

Introduction: A Career at HARMAN Automotive

Were a global multi-disciplinary team thats putting the innovative power of technology to work and transforming tomorrow. At HARMAN Automotive we give you the keys to fast-track your career.

• Engineer audio systems and integrated technology platforms that augment the driving experience

• Combine ingenuity in-depth research and a spirit of collaboration with design and engineering excellence

• Advance in-vehicle infotainment safety efficiency and enjoyment

About the Role

As a Connectivity Software Product Management Intern you will support the definition evaluation and execution of connectivity-focused software products and services across HARMANs automotive and connected ecosystems. This role offers hands-on exposure to product strategy roadmap development and cross-functional collaboration with engineering design and business teams. You will help translate market and customer needs into clear product requirements while learning how large-scale connected software products are brought to market. This is an individual contributor internship role reporting to a Product Management leader.

What You Will Do

• Support the evaluation triage and prioritization of new connectivity software features use cases and new business opportunities with outcome-oriented recommendations

• Assist in defining product vision value propositions and high-level roadmaps for connected software platforms and services

• Partner closely with engineering UX sales marketing and operations teams to align product requirements with technical capabilities and business objectives

• Contribute to market research competitive analysis and customer insights related to connected and software-defined products in the connectivity space

• Help prepare product documentation presentations and go-to-market collateral to support internal stakeholders and customer engagements

What You Need to Be Successful

• 3 months experience or equivalent coursework/projects in one or more of the following fields: Software connected systems artificial intelligence or digital platforms

• Strong analytical problem-solving and systems-thinking skills

• Ability to clearly communicate ideas in written and verbal form and collaborate across cross-functional teams

• Highly organized self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Bonus Points if You Have

• Project experience related to Automotive Connectivity AI IoT Cloud platforms Consumer devices Autonomous or Digital ecosystems

• Project experience leveraging Gen AI to solve real world problems

• Exposure to product management tools or frameworks (e.g. road mapping user stories requirements definition)

• Experience leveraging market customer or competitive insights to develop a specific data-driven product or strategic investment recommendation

• Experience in demonstrating or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes decision-making or problem-solving. This may include using AI-powered tools automating workflows analyzing AI-driven insights or exploring AIs potential impact on the function or industry

• Experience working with global or cross-regional teams

• Familiarity with agile development concepts or software development lifecycles

• Design data analysis or presentation skills that help tell a compelling product story

• Skill in C C Java AI-assisted code tooling or related

What Makes You Eligible

• Must be currently enrolled in a related Bachelors Degree program or higher at an accredited institution having completed your Sophomore year or later taking at least one class in the semester/quarter before participation in the internship program and returning to school for at least one semester upon completion of the internship program

• Must have a cumulative 3.0 GPA

• Be willing to work in an office in Novi Michigan or Sunnyvale CA

• Able to provide your own housing and transportation to/from work.

• Must possess unrestricted work authorization.

• Successfully complete a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment

• Must provide full work availability from May 18 2026 through August 7 2026 and be able to work 40 hours per week

What We Offer

• Flexible work environment allowing for hybrid work for positions/tasks that can be performed outside a HARMAN location

• Access to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL HARMAN Kardon AKG etc.)

• Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN University

• Access to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and Cafeteria

• An inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

Pay Transparency

Freshman: $21.00
Sophomore: $23.00
Junior: $25.00
Senior: $27.00
Master: $32.00
Doct: $38.00

Dependent on the internship offered pay is based on factors including without limitation the applicants level of education and business need.

Benefits

HARMAN is interested in your health and wellbeing and offers benefits designed to support your wellbeing. Benefits and perks may vary depending on the nature of your relationship with HARMAN and may include paid sick leave and medical benefits.

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.