UX (Research or Design) Intern

Key Responsibilities:

• Research-oriented candidates: Assist in planning, conducting, and analyzing user research studies, including interviews, surveys, and usability testing
• Design-oriented candidates: Help create competitive analyses, journey maps, wireframes, prototypes, and other Research and Design artifacts
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (product managers, engineers, marketers) to ensure designs align with user and business goals
• Stay updated on the latest music technology trends and contribute insights to the team
• Work with SoundCloud artists and users to pilot and test new product features

Experience and Background:

• Understanding of user-centered design/research principles and methodologies
• Experience conducting qualitative research, especially interviews
• Familiarity with design tools, especially Figma (optional for research-oriented candidates)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Passion for music, participation in music scenes, and understanding of current music technology trends
• A portfolio showcasing UX design and/or research projects (including case studies if possible)

Internship applications must be submitted by April 4th, 2025. 

The summer internship program will be 10 weeks from June 2nd, 2025 - August 8th, 2025 (these dates are not flexible). This is a full-time internship and will be hybrid based out of our New York office. In-person attendance will be expected 2-3 times a week.  

The salary for interns based out of our New York office will be $7,124 paid over the course of the 10-weeks.

About us:

• We are a multinational company with offices in the US (New York and Los Angeles), Germany (Berlin), and the UK (London)
• We provide a flexible work culture that offers the opportunity to collaborate and connect in person at our offices as well as accommodating work from home
• We are deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion at all levels of our organization and fostering a community where everyone’s voice, perspective and experience is respected and heard
• We believe a strong team is made by investing in employees through mentorship, workshops and enrichment opportunities

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at SoundCloud

SoundCloud is for everyone. Diversity and open expression are fundamental to our organization; they help us lead what’s next in music by understanding and empowering our creators and fans, no matter their identity. We acknowledge the challenges in the music industry, and strive to influence an inclusive culture where everyone can contribute respectfully and thrive, especially the historically marginalized communities that many of our creators, fans and SoundClouders identify with. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment at SoundCloud for everyone, regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, migration background, national origin, age, disability status, or care-giver status.

At SoundCloud you can find your community or elevate your allyship by joining a Diversity Resource Group. Diversity Resource Groups are employee-organized groups focused on supporting and promoting the interests of a particular underrepresented community in order to build a more inclusive culture at SoundCloud. Anyone can join, whether you share the identity or strive to be an ally.