Product Innovation & Development (PID) Summer Intern

About the ETS PID Internship

ETS’ Product Innovation and Development (PID) work drives the innovation and development of teaching and learning technologies that are grounded in research and powered by next-generation AI. PID is dedicated to working closely with end-users to uncover real-world needs and co-designing and prototyping solutions to meet those needs. Our staff is made up of scientists (impact research, learning, and data), software developers, AI engineers, user experience researchers and designers, instructional designers, scrum coordinators, and product owners.

Interns accepted into the ETS PID summer program will participate in user needs, discovery and exploration, solution ideation and validation, capability and prototype development, iterative user validation, and data-driven solution optimization. We work in agile development teams to apply the best of foundational learning and cognitive science to the design, development, and testing of solutions to meet educator and learner needs. Upon the completion of the program, you’ll have the opportunity to present your findings to teams across R&D.

Applicants who have interest and expertise in the following would be a great fit for this program:

• Software development
• AI and ML engineering
• Data Science / Data Engineering.

Tasks

• Interns will develop models, train models, predict outcomes, work with lead scientists or engineers, or develop software.
• All interns will create and give presentations about their projects at the end of the internship period.

Experience and Skills

How to Apply:

Applying to the PID Internship is a two-step process:

Step 1:  Submit a preliminary application

Step 2: After successfully completing the preliminary application, within 24 - 48 hours you will receive an email from recruiting@pereless.com inviting you to provide additional documents needed for a complete application. These Materials include:

• A copy of your graduate transcripts (unofficial copies are acceptable).
• If you were accepted into a graduate program and deferred enrollment, attach proof of acceptance.
• A written statement identifying the PID team you are interested in and how your education and experience align with the work of the team
• A recommendation form to share with your recommenders.

Eligibility

• Completion of bachelor's degree
• Actively enrolled or accepted into a graduate program aligned to a focus area (students who have deferred enrollment due to extenuating circumstances will be considered)

Selection

The main criteria for selection will be the match of applicant interests and experience with the focus of PID. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
 

ETS affirmative action goals will be considered. The PID values building teams of individuals from diverse backgrounds and with diverse experiences. We strongly encourage students from underrepresented groups and backgrounds to apply. 

Internship details and dates

• Applications must be received by January 1st, 2024; Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Applicants will be notified of selection decisions by March 31st, 2024
• Duration - Ten weeks, remote: June 10th, 2024 - August 16th, 2024
• Compensation - $15,000 stipend