UX Design Internship - Engineering Development Group
Summary
A 3–4 month summer internship (starting June/July 2027) in MathWorks' Cambridge office, where a UX design intern joins the Engineering Development Group to improve the user experience of MATLAB and Simulink products — turning requirements into wireframes and prototypes, running usability testing, and collaborating with development and marketing teams.
- Deadline: Ongoing
- Salary: Competitive
- Location: Cambridge
- Degree required: Master's/PhD
- Duration: 3-4 months
- Starting: June/July 2027
- Disciplines: Software, Computer Science, Web Development, IT
About us
MathWorks develops MATLAB and Simulink, the leading technical computing software used by engineers and scientists. The company employs more than 6,500 people in 16 countries, with headquarters in Natick, Massachusetts, USA. MathWorks is privately held and has been profitable every year since its founding in 1984.
Job Summary
Calling all aspiring UX Designers! Join our Engineering Development Group and get ready for hands-on experience in an engaging and innovative environment.
We believe in rewarding creativity, teamwork, and having fun while learning. As an intern, you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact by contributing to a UX Design project based on your interests and skill set. Together, we'll push the boundaries of engineering and science.
During your time at MathWorks, you'll have the opportunity to further develop your knowledge of software engineering and UX Design work. You'll also develop foundational professional skills such as effective communication, problem-solving, and time management.
Note: MathWorks summer internships are based in the Cambridge office and are for a three or four-month period starting in July or June respectively.
Responsibilities
You’ll collaborate closely with a cross-functional development team to improve the user experience for MathWorks products and applications. Transform requirements from early sketches into wireframes and prototypes to address user needs and project vision.
- Identify ideas to move forward into detailed design and eventually production, based on usability testing, standard methodologies (including accessibility standards), and technical input.
- Collaborate with development and marketing teams to implement delightful, appropriate and consistent solutions for MathWorks products.
Note: A design portfolio is required to be uploaded at the application stage.
This internship will prepare you for a career at MathWorks starting in our Engineering Development Group (EDG).
Minimum Qualifications
- Candidates must be pursuing a master's level or a PhD level degree in a technical discipline.
Additional Qualifications
- STEM degree (e.g. Computer Science, Human Computer Interaction, Design Engineering, Information Design, Architecture, Cognitive Sciences)
- Knowledge of user-centered design, UX methods, or UI/UX design
- Ability to grasp technical concepts and translate those to UI representations
- Experience with visual design tools such as Figma, Adobe XD, Axure
- Working knowledge of a programming language (e.g.MATLAB, Python, C++, JavaScript)
Why MathWorks?
It's the chance to collaborate with bright, passionate people. It's the opportunity to accelerate the pace of discovery, innovation, and learning in engineering and science. And it’s a commitment to doing the right thing - for each individual, our customers, and the local community. We cultivate an enjoyable, participatory, and rational environment that champions individual growth, encourages initiative, values collaboration, shares success, and rewards excellence.