Technical Product Owner — Master-Level Internship

Pursuing or recently completed Master’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, tech-focused Product Management MBA, or a related field. Experience slicing epics into crisp user stories Experience grooming backlogs in Jira/Azure DevOps Experience managing APIs, data stores, non-functional requirements, and technical debt Ability to align the team, ignite momentum, and communicate actively Experience monitoring analytics, performance metrics, and A/B or canary tests Ability to turn deep technical details into business impact Experience leading retrospectives, velocity digs, and tooling tweaks Clear communicator who thrives in fast-paced, multi-functional teams

Break down epics into clear, testable stories with acceptance criteria Groom backlog and prioritize features, tech debt, and enablers Define technical specs (APIs, NFRs); align architecture with business goals Lead sprint planning, clarify scope, and validate delivery against Definition of Done Coordinate releases with DevOps, CI/CD, and feature flags Use analytics and customer feedback to guide backlog reprioritization Communicate scope, risks, and trade-offs across teams and stakeholders Ensure compliance (e.g., GDPR, SOC 2) and maintain audit-ready records Apply WBS and PDM to structure work and map dependencies Lead retrospectives and drive process/tooling improvements