Arena Engineering Intern (Summer 2027)
About The Position
PTC is hiring interns for Arena Application Engineering and Platform Engineering. Arena, a PTC business, provides cloud-based product lifecycle management (PLM) and quality management system (QMS) software for high-tech manufacturers and medical device companies. Interns contribute to engineering projects and collaborate with product management, quality assurance, and platform teams as part of PTC’s 10-week U.S. Summer Internship Program. Application Engineering interns help maintain and implement Arena SaaS modules, primarily using React and other UI technologies. Front-end work includes resolving assigned issues with QA and product management, documenting daily activities, and participating in stand-ups and product requirements or design meetings as needed. Platform Engineering interns contribute to backend development, primarily using Java or Scala, with Python used in some projects. They develop, improve, and maintain engineering tools and Arena PLM SaaS features to improve development processes and productivity. Work includes documenting project requirements and technical designs, participating in technical discussions, and contributing to initiatives that may influence future product features. The internship lasts 10 weeks and requires working on-site at the San Mateo office three days per week. The anticipated hourly compensation range is $32–$36. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment-based immigration sponsorship.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a degree in Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Good problem-solving and communication skills.
- For Front-End Engineering: strong JavaScript knowledge.
- For Platform Engineering: 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 willingness to embrace change.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring current or future sponsorship from PTC.
- Must work on-site at the San Mateo office three days per week.
Nice To Haves
- For Front-End Engineering: React.js experience.
- For Front-End Engineering: familiarity with an object-oriented language such as Java.
- For Platform Engineering: basic knowledge of Java, Apache Maven or other build tools, and Spring Boot and its components.
Responsibilities
- Help maintain and implement Arena SaaS modules using multiple UI technologies, primarily React (Application Engineering).
- Resolve assigned front-end issues in coordination with QA and product management team members.
- Document daily activities and participate in daily stand-ups and product requirements or design meetings as needed.
- Contribute to backend development, primarily using Java or Scala, with Python used in some projects (Platform Engineering).
- Develop, improve, and maintain engineering tools and Arena PLM SaaS features to improve development processes and productivity.
- Document project requirements and technical designs, participate in technical discussions, and contribute to initiatives that may influence future product features.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
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