About the role#
As a Product Intern, you will join the Product Development team to help create and refine user-friendly products and applications. You will work alongside Product Managers, Software Engineers, and UX Designers to deliver features across our platforms. This role offers exposure to the full product development lifecycle, from initial strategy and user research to requirements gathering, design, testing, and performance measurement. You will also explore how emerging technologies like AI and automation tools help teams understand customer needs and drive innovation.
What you'll do#
- Write and manage requirements in task, bug, and project tickets.
- Maintain the product backlog based on business priorities.
- Collaborate with UX/UI designers on wireframes and mockups.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, including daily standups, sprint planning, and backlog refinement.
- Coordinate with Quality Assurance Analysts to test features before release.
- Communicate with cross-functional stakeholders.
- Conduct user, market, and competitive research.
- Analyze product performance and use KPIs and customer feedback to identify improvements.
- Research industry trends and bring new ideas for feature development to the team.
What you'll need#
- Current pursuit of a bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Real Estate, Analytics, Information Systems, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Expected graduation date between December 2027 and June 2028.
- Plan to return to school following the completion of the internship.
- Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA.
- Ability to commit to a 40-hour work week for the full 10-week summer program.
- Coursework or experience related to product development, technology, business analysis, or customer experience.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to contribute both independently and within a team.
- A drive to identify and deliver software solutions.
- Preferred: Exposure to Agile methodologies, UI/UX principles, data-informed decision-making, and interest in AI or automation tools.
Location & details#
- Location: Richmond, Virginia.
- Term: Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid (Monday to Thursday in office, Friday remote).
- Status: Full-time.
- Note: This position does not offer visa sponsorship.
About CoStar Group
CoStar Group provides information, analytics, and online marketplaces for the commercial and residential real estate sectors. The company operates digital platforms including Apartments.com, LoopNet, and Homes.com. It also offers spatial data technology and hospitality benchmarking services. Based in Arlington, Virginia, the firm employs between 5,001 and 10,000 people.
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