About the role#
Parallel is seeking a Product Management Intern to help build the software platform used to operate our autonomous freight network. This is a hands-on position where you will own a specific product problem from discovery through to launch. You will work at the intersection of engineering, operations, and customer needs to help us improve how users monitor, dispatch, and manage vehicles and freight.
What you'll do#
- Interview operators, rail partners, and internal teams to identify workflows and pain points.
- Turn research findings into clear problem statements, user stories, and technical requirements.
- Collaborate with engineering and design teams to scope, prioritize, build, and launch features.
- Define success metrics, query fleet and usage data, and use those findings to make product decisions.
- Assess opportunities and tradeoffs to help inform the product roadmap.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program for Computer Science, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Hands-on experience through internships, student teams, research, or personal projects.
- Technical fluency to read code, understand system architecture, and discuss tradeoffs with engineers.
- Experience working with data using SQL, Python, or spreadsheets.
- Strong written communication skills with the ability to produce clear, concise documentation.
- Ability to bring structure to ambiguous problems and work with limited direction.
- Interest in logistics, transportation, rail, robotics, or industrial technology.
- Experience with user interviews, usability testing, or building prototypes is a plus.
- Familiarity with B2B, enterprise, or operations software.
Location & details#
- This position is based on-site in Los Angeles, California.
- This is a full-time, paid internship.
- Sponsorship is not provided for this role.
About Parallel
Parallel builds autonomous, battery-electric rail vehicles. The company focuses on moving freight from trucks to rail systems. Based in Los Angeles, California, the firm started in 2020. It employs between 11 and 50 people.
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