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, you'll 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

We're a global, multi-disciplinary team that's 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 HARMAN's 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 AI's potential impact on the function or industry

* Experience working with global or cross-regional teams

* Familiarity with agile development concepts or software development life cycles

* 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 Bachelor's 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…