Job Description

: Summer Intern - AI, Human-Computer Interaction & Future PC Experience Research
Description -
We are seeking a highly motivated summer intern to research how AI and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) are changing future commercial PC form factors and user experiences. This role focuses on understanding human behavior shifts with AI, identifying user pain points and jobs-to-be-done, estimating market opportunities, and translating insights into hypothetical future experience concepts. This is a research- and insight-driven role (not a software development role).
Key Responsibilities
User & Behavior Research

• Conduct user research to understand how AI is changing workflows and human behavior
• Identify pain points, unmet needs, and Jobs-to-Be-Done (JTBD) in AI-assisted work
• Synthesize findings into clear insights, journey maps, and opportunity areas

Future Experience Exploration

• Research emerging trends in AI, HCI, and computing devices
• Explore how future PC form factors, interaction models, and AI agents may evolve
• Develop conceptual workflows, scenarios, and experience ideas

Market & Opportunity Analysis

• Perform basic market sizing (TAM/SAM/SOM or bottom-up estimates) for proposed concepts
• Analyze adoption drivers, target users, and competitive landscape
• Connect user insights to business opportunity framing

Communication & Presentation

• Create clear research summaries, slide decks, and concept narratives
• Present findings to cross-functional stakeholders (design, product, engineering)
• Communicate complex ideas in a structured and engaging way

Required Skills & Qualifications
Core Skills

• Strong interest in technology, AI, and future user experiences
• Ability to conduct or quickly learn user research methods
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working independently with guidance

Preferred Skills

• Familiarity with HCI, UX research, or interaction design
• Experience using AI tools (e.g., for research, ideation, or prototyping)
• Basic understanding of market sizing or business analysis
• Experience creating:
• Journey maps
• JTBD frameworks
• Conceptual workflows or low-fidelity prototypes (Figma, diagrams, slides)

Education Background
Preferred Majors

• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• MBA (with AI or research focus)

• Cognitive Science
• Information Science / Informatics
• UX / Interaction Design
• Computer Science (with AI or UX focus)
• Psychology (behavioral or experimental focus)
• Data Science or Business Analytics (with product or UX projects)

Also... below are internal reference (not for job posting) to look for the candidates, if they have any project relevant, they'll stand out.
What Will Make a Candidate Stand Out

• Portfolio or class projects involving:
• AI-driven workflows or interaction design
• User research and behavioral insights
• Market sizing or product opportunity analysis
• Demonstrated curiosity about how people will work with AI in the future
• Ability to connect research insights ? product concepts ? market potential

The pay range for this position is $28 to $42 per hour (applies to US candidates only). Pay varies by work location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits:
HP offers a comprehensive benefits package for US Interns working at least 20 hours weekly, including:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Long term/short term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Generous time off policies, including;

• 4-12 weeks fully paid parental leave based on tenure
• 13 paid holidays
• 15 days paid time off (

) * Available hours are pro-rated based on hire date and scheduled hours
The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.
Job - Administration
Schedule - Full time
Shift - No shift premium (United States of America)
Travel -
Relocation -
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