Arena Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)

Location: USA-San Mateo, CA

Our world is transforming, and PTC is leading the way. Our software brings the physical and digital worlds together, enabling companies to improve operations, create better products, and empower people in all aspects of their business.

Our people make all the difference in our success. Today, we are a global team of nearly 7,000 and our main objective is to create opportunities for our team members to explore, learn, and grow – all while seeing their ideas come to life and celebrating the differences that make us who we are and the work we do possible.

Our 10-week US Summer Internship Program offers students an immersive learning experience with hands-on work in areas across the organization. Interning with PTC provides students with the opportunity to work on high-visibility and high impact projects.

At Arena, a PTC business, we help high-tech manufacturers and medical device companies create products that change the world through cloud-based product lifecycle management (PLM) and quality management (QMS) software. We are hiring for multiple opportunities on this team: Application Engineering and Platform Engineering. As an intern, you will contribute to engineering projects and collaborate with product management, quality assurance, and platform teams. Responsibilities and technical qualifications vary by role, as outlined below.

Your Day-to-Day

Application Engineering: Help maintain and implement Arena SaaS modules, working with multiple UI technologies and primarily React for front-end development.

For front-end projects, resolve assigned issues with QA and product management team members, document daily activities, and participate in daily stand-ups and product requirements/design meetings as needed.

Platform Engineering: Contribute to backend development, primarily using Java/Scala, with Python used in some projects. Develop, improve, and maintain engineering tools and Arena PLM SaaS features to improve development processes and productivity.

For platform projects, document project requirements and technical designs, participate in technical discussions, and contribute to innovative initiatives that may influence future product features.

Basic Qualifications

Currently pursuing a degree in one of the following or related fields: Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science.

Good problem solving and communication

Qualifications by Role

Front-End Engineering: Strong JavaScript knowledge is required. React.js experience is a major plus, and familiarity with an object-oriented language such as Java is a bonus.

Platform Engineering required skills: Proven ability to solve problems in high-pressure situations; strong written and verbal communication; ability to learn quickly and apply knowledge to new tasks or technologies; and a self-motivated, adaptable approach with a willingness to embrace change.

Platform Engineering preferred skills: Basic knowledge of Java, build tools such as Apache Maven, and Spring Boot and its components.

Work Location

This internship requires working on-site at the San Mateo office 3 days per week.

Learn and Grow with Us

PTC is focused on developing the workforce of tomorrow, and we offer a world class internship experience to do just that. Our internship program provides students with hands-on work experience in a fast-paced, dynamic, work environment. As an intern, you will be tasked with several impactful projects that will help you learn and develop in your field. At PTC, we believe that a strong internship program focused on growth and development, will turn the students of today into the highly skilled workforce of tomorrow. Each program has a unique structure, goals, and is designed to do just that.

PTC carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, which include a candidate’s background and experience, in determining salary for a position. Compensation will vary based on these factors, but PTC anticipates the hourly range for this position to be between $32-$36. The actual pay may vary based on a candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

This position is not eligible for employment-based immigration sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future sponsorship from PTC.

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