Product Owner Internships
Product owner internships give university students, recent graduates, and early-career switchers hands-on project experience, mentorship from working PMs, and, at many employers, a path toward a full-time offer. Openings are concentrated across {{top_industries_phrase}}, with Adobe, C3 AI, and Cencora among the employers posting roles now.
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Product Manager Intern, MBA Level (Apex Legends)
Founded in 2010 by the original creators of the Call of Duty Franchise, Respawn was created with the philosophy that when talented people have creative freedom, they'll make extraordinary games that achieve the unexpected. From our roots as an indie studio to joining the expansive roster of studios at Electronic Arts, this remains our guiding principle. We truly love what we do and want to share our passion with players worldwide. Our shipped titles include critically acclaimed multi-platform games Apex Legends, Titanfall, Titanfall 2, Star Wars™ Jedi: Fallen Order, Star Wars™ Jedi: Survivor, and Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond. Join us for the opportunity to create ground breaking games with some of the best developer talent in the industry.
We're looking for a Product Management Intern to join the Apex Legends team. We are only considering students who will be enrolled in an MBA or Master’s program in the Summer of 2027 and are slated to graduate in Fall of 2027 or Spring of 2028.
What You'll Do
- Find the next opportunity. Dig into player behavior to find gaps, estimate how much each one is worth, and bring forward recommendations in priority order.
- Track the competition. Study new launches, engagement tactics, and monetization strategies across the market, and explain what they mean for our roadmap.
- Advocate for players while weighing business goals. Be the voice of the player in product discussions and model the expected business outcomes from proposed features.
- Turn player data into decisions. Review how features and events performed against their goals after launch, pull out lessons we can reuse, and recommend what to keep, change, or cut.
- Present your work. Finish the internship with a presentation to Apex product leadership.
Required Qualifications
- Enrolled in a Master's or MBA program during Summer 2027, with expected graduation between Fall 2027 and Spring 2028
- Available to work full-time during Summer 2027 for 12 weeks hybrid or onsite in Los Angeles, CA
Preferred Qualifications
- You play live-service games and have opinions about why they succeed or fail (Apex experience is a plus)
- Comfortable working with data in Excel or Sheets; SQL or a similar tool is a plus
- Prior experience in product management, consulting, analytics, strategy, or the games industry
- A clear writer and communicator who can bring structure to an ambiguous problem
At this time, we are considering MBA or Master's students who will be enrolled in an accredited degree program, slated to graduate no earlier than December 2027. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis during the 12-week internship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Please ensure that your graduation date is visible on your resume.
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General Information
Description & Requirements
Product Manager Intern, MBA Level (Apex Legends)
Founded in 2010 by the original creators of the Call of Duty Franchise, Respawn was created with the philosophy that when talented people have creative freedom, they'll make extraordinary games that achieve the unexpected. From our roots as an indie studio to joining the expansive roster of studios at Electronic Arts, this remains our guiding principle. We truly love what we do and want to share our passion with players worldwide. Our shipped titles include critically acclaimed multi-platform games Apex Legends, Titanfall, Titanfall 2, Star Wars™ Jedi: Fallen Order, Star Wars™ Jedi: Survivor, and Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond. Join us for the opportunity to create ground breaking games with some of the best developer talent in the industry.
We're looking for a Product Management Intern to join the Apex Legends team. We are only considering students who will be enrolled in an MBA or Master’s program in the Summer of 2027 and are slated to graduate in Fall of 2027 or Spring of 2028.
What You'll Do
- Find the next opportunity. Dig into player behavior to find gaps, estimate how much each one is worth, and bring forward recommendations in priority order.
- Track the competition. Study new launches, engagement tactics, and monetization strategies across the market, and explain what they mean for our roadmap.
- Advocate for players while weighing business goals. Be the voice of the player in product discussions and model the expected business outcomes from proposed features.
- Turn player data into decisions. Review how features and events performed against their goals after launch, pull out lessons we can reuse, and recommend what to keep, change, or cut.
- Present your work. Finish the internship with a presentation to Apex product leadership.
Required Qualifications
- Enrolled in a Master's or MBA program during Summer 2027, with expected graduation between Fall 2027 and Spring 2028
- Available to work full-time during Summer 2027 for 12 weeks hybrid or onsite in Los Angeles, CA
Preferred Qualifications
- You play live-service games and have opinions about why they succeed or fail (Apex experience is a plus)
- Comfortable working with data in Excel or Sheets; SQL or a similar tool is a plus
- Prior experience in product management, consulting, analytics, strategy, or the games industry
- A clear writer and communicator who can bring structure to an ambiguous problem
At this time, we are considering MBA or Master's students who will be enrolled in an accredited degree program, slated to graduate no earlier than December 2027. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis during the 12-week internship. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Please ensure that your graduation date is visible on your resume.
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Tips for Your Product Owner Internship Search
Apply earlier than your classmates do
Large employers running structured product internship cohorts open applications the fall before a summer start date. If you wait until spring, many of those roles are already filled. Set a calendar reminder for August or September and treat the application cycle as a semester-long project.
Build a portfolio before you need one
Hiring teams for product owner internships want something to evaluate, not just a list of classes. Document two or three projects as case studies, a short slide deck or written walkthrough showing the problem, your prioritization logic, and the proposed solution. Link to it everywhere your resume goes.
Work your campus network alongside direct applications
Campus career fairs surface structured programs tied to your university, and recruiters at those fairs often move faster for students they meet in person. Professors and career center staff frequently know which companies recruit from your school before roles post publicly. Applying directly to smaller employers running their own cohorts alongside campus activity widens the pool you reach.
Practice product-sense conversations out loud
Product owner intern screens typically involve a case or product-sense conversation, not a technical coding test. Practice answering prompts like 'improve this feature' or 'prioritize this backlog' out loud, walking through your reasoning step by step. Interviewers weigh how you think as much as the answer you land on.
Target structured APM and rotational programs early
Associate product manager programs at larger technology and consumer companies are built to train people new to the field, making them a natural fit for interns without prior PM experience. These programs recruit in the fall, fill fast, and are competitive. Identify the ones that match your background and get your application in during the first wave.
Set your work-type filter before you start
On-site roles are 0% of the product owner internships listed here. Decide what you can realistically commit to before you start searching so you are not sorting through roles that do not fit your situation. Filter by location and work type on Migrate Mate first, then apply to the listings that actually match.
Product Owner Internships: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a product owner internship?
Lead with coursework and personal projects rather than work history, since hiring teams expect limited experience at the intern level. Build a product portfolio, a case study doc or slide deck walking through a problem you scoped, prioritized, and proposed a solution for, gives recruiters something concrete to assess. Pair direct applications with campus career fairs, where recruiters often move faster for students they meet in person.
Can a product owner internship turn into a full-time job?
Many employers extend return offers to strong interns, but conversion is never guaranteed. What actually drives it is performance on real work, available headcount on the team, and whether you have a clear conversation about your interest before the internship ends. Position yourself for a return offer by treating every project seriously, but keep applying elsewhere so you are not counting on one outcome.
When should I apply for product owner internships?
Earlier than most candidates expect. Large employers, particularly those running structured APM or rotational programs, recruit summer interns the preceding fall, sometimes as early as August or September. Smaller companies and co-op programs post much closer to start dates, so openings appear year-round. Checking listings regularly and setting alerts means you catch roles as soon as they go live.
Are product owner internships paid?
Most professional product owner internships in the United States are paid. Compensation varies by company size, industry, and location, and listings show what the employer discloses. Unpaid internships do exist, primarily at very small companies or nonprofits, so read each listing carefully before applying.
What should a product owner internship resume include?
Lead with projects, not work history. Include two or three complete, documented projects that show how you identified a user problem, defined requirements, and proposed or tested a solution, with links to case studies, slide decks, or prototypes wherever possible. Add relevant coursework in product management, business analysis, or technology. Keep the whole thing to one page.
Are there remote product owner internships?
Yes. Remote and hybrid roles make up 100% of the product owner internship listings here, with the rest on-site. Remote cohorts fill fast because they attract candidates from every location, so apply early once you find a role that fits and use the work-type filter to surface them without sorting through on-site listings you cannot take.
What is an associate product manager (APM) internship?
An APM internship is a structured program designed specifically for people new to product management, typically offered by larger technology companies. Interns rotate through cross-functional teams, work on real product problems, and receive coaching from senior PMs. These programs recruit early, often the fall before a summer start, and are competitive, so identify the ones that fit your background and apply in the first wave.
Can international students get product owner internships?
Yes. F-1 students can intern through CPT while enrolled or through OPT work authorization after finishing a degree, and the employer does not have to file anything for either, so many companies are open to international interns. Confirm your eligibility and timing with your university's international student office before accepting an offer.
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