Spring Intern, Design Technologist Automotive Experience - Part Time

Who We Are:

SiriusXM and its brands (Pandora, SiriusXM Media, AdsWizz, Simplecast, and SiriusXM Connect) are leading a new era of audio entertainment and services by delivering the most compelling subscription and ad-supported audio entertainment experience for listeners -- in the car, at home, and anywhere on the go with connected devices. Our vision is to shape the future of audio, where everyone can be effortlessly connected to the voices, stories and music they love wherever they are.

This is the place where a diverse group of emerging talent and legends alike come to share authentic and purposeful songs, stories, sounds and insights through some of the best programming and technology in the world. Our critically-acclaimed, industry-leading audio entertainment encompasses music, sports, comedy, news, talk, live events, and podcasting. No matter their individual role, each of our employees plays a vital part in bringing SiriusXM's vision to life every day.

SiriusXM

SiriusXM is the leading audio entertainment company in North America, and the premier programmer and platform for subscription and digital advertising-supported audio products. SiriusXM's platforms collectively reach approximately 150 million listeners, the largest digital audio audience across paid and free tiers in North America, and deliver music, sports, talk, news, comedy, entertainment and podcasts. Pandora, a subsidiary of SiriusXM, is the largest ad-supported audio entertainment streaming service in the U.S. SiriusXM's subsidiaries Simplecast and AdsWizz make it a leader in podcast hosting, production, distribution, analytics and monetization. The Company's advertising sales organization, which operates as SiriusXM Media, leverages its scale, cross-platform sales organization and ad tech capabilities to deliver results for audio creators and advertisers. SiriusXM, through SiriusXM Canada Holdings, Inc., also offers satellite radio and audio entertainment in Canada. In addition to its audio entertainment businesses, SiriusXM offers connected vehicle services to automakers.

How you'll make an impact:

At SiriusXM, we're elevating our prototyping workflows to create more interactive, code-driven prototypes that bring future product experiences to life. While traditional low-code, clickable prototypes (like those from Figma) are invaluable, the unique challenges of the automotive industry require more immersive, functional prototypes. As a Design Technologist, you'll work on prototypes that integrate real audio content, multi-screen interfaces, voice input, hardware interactions, gaze detection, generative AI, and map services. You'll collaborate closely with our design team to translate creative visions into enriched, interactive experiences, using code as your medium to explore what the next generation of user experiences can truly be.

What you'll do:

• Build highly interactive UX prototypes for next-generation product opportunities, blending real technology with simulated user experiences to make product concepts both tangible and interactive.

• Incorporate production services, such as live audio streams, into prototypes, leveraging a Figma-to-Framer workflow.

• Bring a strong understanding of technology services and platforms into the design process, helping to identify new ways to make product concepts more interactive and impactful.

• Integrate technology into design workflows, utilizing advanced tools and processes to drive digital transformation within the team.

• Support user testing efforts by ensuring prototypes are ready for evaluation, implementing necessary functionality and adjustments based on test requirements.

• Prototype with emerging technologies like voice recognition, gesture control, and AI-driven features to create innovative and forward-thinking user experiences.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers and engineers, to align prototype functionality with business and user needs.

• Share your process with designers, software engineers, and other UX prototypers, ensuring that your work can be reused or extended for future projects.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest tools and technologies, ensuring the design team remains at the cutting edge of UX prototyping.

What you'll need:

• Internships are open to current students enrolled at a university (those graduating by January 2027 are preferred) and recent graduates who graduated within the 12-month period prior to the start of the internship.

• A deep understanding of both the design process and the technical skills necessary to bring designs to life.

• An available online portfolio showcasing interactive prototypes.

• Strong familiarity with Figma, including components, design systems, auto layout, and variables.

• Experience with Framer, including transitioning UX from Figma to Framer, code overrides, code components, custom code, and includes.

• Front-end programming experience, with coding samples in languages such as JavaScript, HTML/CSS, and React.

• Familiarity with a broad spectrum of technologies, including but not limited to: JavaScript, HTML/CSS, React, and potentially emerging platforms or frameworks.

• Experience with prototyping physical or hardware interfaces, including integration with real-world inputs like touchscreens, voice control, or multi-screen setups.

• Problem-solving mindset and innovation skills, especially in tackling complex, real-world automotive UX challenges.

• Familiarity with motion design principles, understanding how to incorporate transitions, animations, and other dynamic elements into prototypes.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, interpersonal, and analytical skills.

• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and pushing the boundaries of digital design.

• Must have legal authorization to work in the U.S.

At SiriusXM, we carefully consider a wide range of factors when determining compensation, including your background and experience. These considerations can cause your compensation to vary. We expect the base salary for this position to be $40/hr and will depend on your skills, qualifications, and experience. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary short-term and long-term incentives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.

Our goal at SiriusXM is to provide and maintain a work environment that fosters mutual respect, professionalism and cooperation. SiriusXM is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, alienage or citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, gender identity, marital status, familial status, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

The requirements and duties described above may be modified or waived by the Company in its sole discretion without notice.