IT Automation Engineering Intern

Sonos is a sound experience company making it easier than ever for millions of listeners around the world to play more, hear more, and feel more. We’re seeking talented students to join our Internship Program and explore what it means to blend creativity, technology, and sound. Our interns are an essential part of our team, bringing fresh ideas, learning from experts, and helping us push the boundaries of what’s possible. Come broaden your skills, share your input and pursue your passion with a 12-week internship experience.

Work Period: June 1- August 21, 2026

Location & Schedule: This is a 40-hour-per-week position with minimum 4 days per week onsite in our Boston office.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Build a proof of concept agentic AI bot or RAG agent that supports our internal IT Operations team utilizing low code automation toolset. (n8n)

• Select, pre-process, and structure diverse knowledge sources (Confluence articles, SharePoint documents, PDF manuals) to optimize them for vector embedding and retrieval.

• Configure and maintain the dedicated vector database 

• Implement security rules within the RAG pipeline to ensure the agent only retrieves and utilizes information that the requesting user is authorized to view (e.g., restricting access to specific HR or Security documents).

• Participate in Scrum ceremonies like daily standups, backlog grooming, sprint planning, and the occasional sprint retrospective

• Provide timely updates to business stakeholders and leadership on progress 

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES

Basic Qualifications

• API/Webhook Proficiency: Skilled in integrating external services via custom HTTP Requests and utilizing webhooks for triggers/data exchange.

• JSON Data Handling: Proficient in reading, manipulating, and transforming JSON data structures for API interactions.

• Scripting Basics: Ability to write necessary small code snippets (JavaScript/Python) 

• Process Analysis: Ability to break down complex, manual tasks into simple, automatable, logical steps.

Preferred Qualifications

• LLM/Agent Tooling: Experience with and understand of large language models

• Effective Prompt Engineering: Able to design clear, constrained prompts to guide LLM reasoning, classification, and structured output.

• RAG Knowledge: Understanding of Retrieval-Augmented Generation to connect agents to internal knowledge bases for factual accuracy.

PROGRAM QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled in a College or University undergraduate program as a rising junior or rising senior.

• Available to participate in our full-time internship program from June 1 - August 21

• Ability to live within commuting distance of our Boston office and be on-site a minimum of 4 days per week

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any US employer, both now and in the future.  Sonos is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this role at this time. 

2026 SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM OVERVIEW 

The Intern Program includes the following elements to round out the work you do with your team on a day to day basis: 

• Multi-day orientation and robust onboarding

• Speaker Series with business leadership

• Social and team building activities with cohort

• Real, meaningful projects

• Mentorship from industry leaders

• Collaborative, creative culture

• Opportunities for full-time conversion

NOTE:  You will receive confirmation that your application has been received and will be contacted by a recruiter if we feel your skills and experience align. Due to the high volume of interest, your application status may not be communicated until after the position has closed. Thank you for your patience while we review your candidacy!

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Your profile will be reviewed and you'll hear from us once we have an update. At Sonos we take the time to hire right and appreciate your patience.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits program with choice and flexibility in mind to help support the health, wealth, and overall well-being of our employees. Interns and Coops in the US are eligible for benefits on day one, unless otherwise noted, including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance after 90 days of continuous employment

• Eligibility for our 401(k) plan, with company matching, after 1000 hours of service or 3 years averaging 500 hours of service per year, whichever comes first

• 80 hours of sick time upon hire, refreshed annually

• Up to 12 paid holidays per calendar year

• A generous employee discount program & Sonos Radio HD - on us!

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Notice to U.S. Job Applicants: Sonos is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Sonos is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.