Summer Intern - Product Strategy & Product Development (1842)

About Coresite:

At CoreSite, we empower a more connected future through high-performance data centers and interconnection solutions. Recognized as a trusted partner in digital transformation, our strategically located facilities and innovative services enable businesses to connect, collaborate, and grow in an ever-evolving technological landscape.

Our culture is defined by operational excellence and a relentless drive for innovation. We foster a collaborative environment where every team member is valued, wins are celebrated as a team, and ownership is part of our DNA. At CoreSite, we’re not just building state-of-the-art infrastructure—we’re creating a community of forward-thinkers committed to solving complex challenges and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

At CoreSite not only are we Committed to Excellence, but we also Build Connections, Own It, Do the Right Thing, Have Fun, and Win as a Team. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of digital infrastructure while nurturing your professional growth and success.

Overview:

The Summer Intern will work directly with the VP of Product Strategy, the Sr. Director of Product Development, and the Product Manager to support key activities across the product lifecycle. Throughout the internship, the intern will gain practical experience in product strategy, product development, and product management while building foundational knowledge of the data center industry and data center products.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Support for Product Strategy

• Assist in gathering and organizing market, customer, and competitive intelligence relevant to data center products and services.
• Contribute to strategic analyses, including trend assessments and opportunity sizing.
• Help prepare internal strategy materials, presentations, and briefs for cross-functional stakeholders.

2. Support for Product Development

• Assist the Sr. Director of Product Development in coordinating deliverables, timelines, and documentation for active development projects.
• Help document product requirements, technical inputs, and user stories.
• Participate in project meetings, capturing notes, action items, and next steps.
• Support cross-functional alignment between engineering, operations, and other contributing teams.

3. Support for Product Management

• Assist the Product Manager with ongoing product performance tracking, including usage metrics, customer feedback, and operational indicators.
• Help maintain and update product roadmaps, feature trackers, and supporting documentation.
• Contribute to the preparation of product training materials, customer-facing collateral, and internal communication updates.
• Participate in activities related to pricing, packaging, and product positioning.

Compensation:

Compensation for this role includes a base salary of $21.00/hr.

Learning Objectives:

During the internship, the intern will gain exposure to:

• The data center industry, including facility operations, interconnection, cloud and network services, and customer use cases.
• How products are ideated, validated, developed, launched, and iterated within the organization.
• The roles and responsibilities within a product organization and how product teams collaborate with engineering, operations, finance, sales, and marketing.
• Practical tools and frameworks used in product strategy and development (e.g., business case development, competitive analysis, product requirements, roadmapping).

Expected Outcomes:

By the end of the internship, the intern will:

• Have contributed to multiple active product initiatives.
• Develop a working understanding of our product portfolio and the broader data center ecosystem.
• Demonstrate the ability to analyze information, communicate insights, and support cross-functional coordination.
• Build foundational skills relevant to future roles in product strategy, product management, or technology leadership.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

General Statements -

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Please note that all offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and, where permitted by law, a 5-panel drug test conducted after the offer letter is signed, which will screen for THC, opiates, PCP, cocaine, and amphetamines. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

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