About the role#
As a Software Partner Engineering Intern, you will join our team for an 11-week program running from June 7 to August 20, 2027. You will be paired with a mentor to work on real software that ships to Sonos customers. Our team supports over 120 integrations with music service partners across our speaker firmware and mobile applications. You will choose to focus on either our player firmware (C/C++) or our mobile applications (Kotlin/Android or Swift/iOS).
What you'll do#
- Own a scoped project from initial design through implementation.
- Implement features and bug fixes in player firmware or mobile apps.
- Debug real-world issues using logs, traces, and reproduction steps.
- Participate in code reviews, team ceremonies, and daily development practices.
- Collaborate with engineers, QA, and product management to deliver reliable work.
- Help maintain and improve integrations with music service partners.
- Present your work to the team and stakeholders at the end of the term.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Expected graduation date between Spring 2027 and Spring 2029.
- Coursework or project experience in C/C++ for the player track or Kotlin/Android or Swift/iOS for the mobile track.
- Solid understanding of programming fundamentals including data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design.
- Experience with version control systems like Git.
- Strong learning aptitude and a willingness to engage with AI tools.
- Ability to discuss personal, academic, hackathon, or internship projects in depth.
- Preferred: Familiarity with embedded concepts, app development experience, or comfort working with APIs, SDKs, and networking basics.
- Interest in audio, music, and consumer devices.
- Must be authorized to work for any US employer.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position based in Boston, Massachusetts.
- You must be able to work from our Boston office at least 4 days per week.
- No relocation or housing assistance is provided for this role.
- Sonos does not provide visa sponsorship for this internship.
About Sonos, Inc.
Sonos, Inc. produces audio equipment and software for home entertainment. Founded in 2002, the company maintains its headquarters in Santa Barbara, California. It operates as a public company with a workforce between 1,001 and 5,000 employees. The business focuses on wireless speakers and related digital audio technology.
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