Internship Human Computer Interaction Research Jobs in Boston, MA

OVERVIEW

Crestron Electronics is dedicated to attracting exceptional emerging professionals by investing in resources and creating opportunities for hands-on learning, professional growth, and career development in a supportive work environment. As a result, we have an exciting opportunity for a Summer-Fall Software Engineering Co-op to join our XiO Cloud Engineering Team in Rockleigh, NJ or Boston, MA. This role has been designated for a 100% onsite work arrangement. Candidates must be commutable to Rockleigh, NJ or Boston. MA.

At Crestron Electronics, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion drive innovation. Crestron's success hinges on continuing to build a workforce of unique individuals whose passion inspires us to create and revolutionize industry-leading products and services. There will always be more to accomplish, and at Crestron, we believe the best way forward is together.

Crestron Interns and Co-Ops can expect to be challenged with meaningful projects and tasks alongside professionals and subject matter experts in the field. Interns and Co-Ops are assigned a dedicated mentor who will be responsible for their development and acclimation to the company. Crestron will also provide a variety of training and networking opportunities to participants in the program, seeking to present participants with a comprehensive experience that enhances technical and non-technical skill sets and prepares students for their professional careers. Crestron is an equal opportunity employer proud of its commitment to Diversity & Inclusion.

For the XiO Cloud Software Engineering Co-op position, we are seeking a motivated student who is passionate about technology and eager to learn from experienced software engineers. XiO Cloud is Crestron's enterprise-grade, cloud-based web application that enables IT administrators and AV professionals to remotely monitor, manage, and configure IoT edge devices deployed across commercial environments worldwide.

This Single-Page Application Development Co-op provides the opportunity to contribute to the XiO Cloud user experience while gaining hands-on experience with modern frontend technologies, responsive web design, and enterprise software development practices. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, creative, curious, and enjoys working in a collaborative engineering environment.

Through this Co-op experience, students will gain exposure to software development best practices, frontend application architecture, debugging and troubleshooting techniques, testing and automation processes, and collaboration with cross-functional engineering teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

With guidance from a dedicated mentor, perform the following tasks with increasing responsibility and independence throughout the Co-op experience:

• Contribute to well-defined projects supporting the XiO Cloud platform.
• Assist in developing and enhancing Angular components, services, and modules within the XiO Cloud single-page application.
• Collaborate with engineers to implement responsive and accessible user interface designs.
• Support integration efforts between frontend applications and backend APIs.
• Participate in software testing, debugging, and maintenance activities.
• Assist in developing and executing unit and integration tests to support software quality and reliability.
• Participate in code reviews, Agile ceremonies, team discussions, and technical design conversations.
• Document technical findings, implementation details, and test results to support team knowledge sharing.

QUALIFICATIONS

General Requirements

• Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Must have unrestricted work authorization in the United States now and in the future.

Technical Skills

• Strong programming fundamentals and understanding of software development concepts.
• Understanding of object-oriented programming principles and software engineering best practices.
• Familiarity with version control using Git.
• Coursework, project experience, or familiarity with JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Familiarity with Angular, React, Vue, or another modern frontend framework.
• Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, responsive Web-Design, and user interface development.
• Exposure to REST APIs and client-server application architecture.
• Interest in user experience, accessibility, or design systems is a plus.

Other Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Responsible, self-motivated, and eager to learn.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks and meet deadlines.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn new technologies and development practices.