job posting: Summer 2016 Intern, User Research – Salesforce.com

As part of the User Experience Team, you will help define the future of Cloud Computing. Whether it’s designing for or researching business applications and analytics tools, information visualization, mobile/iPhone applications, social networking, or on-demand development tools,  you’ll find a challenge that you can get excited about.

Responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively to achieve high quality user experiences on a complex feature over the summer internship
• Organize and conduct user research activities that lead to better product
• Evangelize best practices for achieving User Centered Design within agile development teams

Required Skills:

• In the process of completing an MS in the area of Cognitive, Behavioral, Experimental or Industrial Psychology, Human Factors, or Human Computer Interaction
• Working knowledge of user research methods (e.g., usability testing, interviews, cognitive walkthroughs)
• Familiarity with basic statistical methods concepts and methods
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Interest in working in an extremely fast paced environment
• Desire to achieve innovation

Bonus:

• Knowledge of social networking, development platforms, or the CRM space is preferred
• Experience using a statistical programming language or software (SPSS, SAS, R, etc.)
• Experience with data analysis and modeling
• Proficient in Excel
• Experience with AI, machine learning or text analytics a plus

Internship Program Experience:

In your 12-week internship, expect to explore San Francisco, network with executives, participate in intern-only events and programs, and immerse yourself in the Salesforce culture. To learn more, head on over to http://www.salesforce.com/college.
We want to hire you full time after graduation! With one of the best conversion rates in the industry, we expect our interns to be the future of salesforce. This internship truly is the path to your #dreamjob!

Salesforce.com is the global leader in customer relationship management (CRM) software. We pioneered the shift to cloud computing, and today we’re delivering the next generation of social, mobile and cloud technologies that help companies revolutionize the way they sell, service, market and innovate–and become customer companies. We are the fastest growing of the top 10 enterprise software companies, the World’s Most Innovative Company according to Forbes and one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our “more human, less corporate” culture is built around doing work that matters, winning as a team and celebrating success. Join the #FutureForce team as an intern or a new college grad and get on the path to your #dreamjob.