Product Management Intern - Summer 2027 (Austin, TX)

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Business Operations

Job Profile

Intern - Technical

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

Travel %

Yes, 5% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Hourly base pay rate is $26.63 - $40.00/hour. The hourly base rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include commission (annual, monthly, etc.) and/or an incentive program.

Job Description

We encourage candidates to apply to no more than three internship opportunities within a 90-day period. Our recruiting team will review your application and ensure you are considered for the opportunities that best align with your skills and interests. 

There’s something really inspiring about the idea of innovators teaming up to build something incredible. If you agree, then you might be a perfect fit here at Cox!  

Across the Cox family of businesses (Cox Enterprises, Cox Communications and Cox Automotive), we’re looking for Software Development Interns to join our team and learn from the best. Ready to collaborate with us and work at a great company that truly cares about you and your future? Keep reading!  

What’s In It For You?      

• We value your time and potential. At Cox, you’ll be exposed to meaningful and challenging work.   

• You won’t be left alone to figure things out. You’ll have a team of supporters (plus an assigned program mentor) who will show you the ropes, guide you to excellence and cheer you on.  

• You’ll experience real accountability to develop your professional skills.    

•  You’ll expand your network and professional toolbox through exposure to senior leaders.   

• You’ll help us build a bold future that is sustainable, accessible and inclusive.  

What You’ll Do:  

• Gains familiarity with Product Management concepts, practices, and methodologies.  

• With guidance, performs standard Product Manager duties, including:  

• Client and market research for product-related evaluation and planning.  

• Conducting analysis and research to understand customer, market, and product application  

• information.  

• Supporting team efforts to develop and refine product vision and functional requirements.  

• Engaging with technical, product and other colleagues on product design, project planning, development, release, and execution.  

• Preparing and distributing project status updates.  

• Post-project evaluation.  

• Learns and applies the company’s Product Management standards and policies.  

• Understands the “why” behind each Feature and works with the Product Managers to understand the roadmap and supporting KPIs.  

• Partners with Product Manager to provide input into business case documentation.  

Who You Are:  

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field (in progress)  

• Working knowledge of Product specialty/job area, principles, concepts, and practices.   

• Strong writing ability.   

• Some experience in design, development and implementation of product plans.   

• Some experience in full product lifecycle methodologies.   

• Some experience in in conducting competitive research and analysis.   

• Some experience in a collaborative, cross-functional team environment  

Don’t miss out on the first steps toward your future. Apply today!   

Intern/Co-Op sessions are considered temporary employment. No full-time employment commitments are made. However, depending on our business needs, some interns may be considered for a full-time position following the conclusion of the session conditioned upon the intern graduating from their academic program and being available to commence full-time employment at a specified time.  
  
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.   

Drug Testing

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Benefits

Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

EOE, including disability/vets

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.