EX - UX Research Internship - Summer 2026

ServiceNow.com

Office

San Diego, CALIFORNIA, United States

Internship

Company Description

It all started in sunny San Diego, California in 2004 when a visionary engineer, Fred Luddy, saw the potential to transform how we work. Fast forward to today — ServiceNow stands as a global market leader, bringing innovative AI-enhanced technology to over 8,100 customers, including 85% of the Fortune 500®. Our intelligent cloud-based platform seamlessly connects people, systems, and processes to empower organizations to find smarter, faster, and better ways to work. But this is just the beginning of our journey. Join us as we pursue our purpose to make the world work better for everyone.

Job Description

Experience Team (EX) - UX Researcher Internships - Summer 2026

Company Description

Internship Program Overview

At ServiceNow, we’re looking for students who want to learn, grow, and take a giant step early in their careers, all while making a giant impact. We offer 12-week summer internship opportunities across various business functions.  

Interns will participate in executive speaker series, career development workshops, philanthropic efforts, and team-building activities. Additionally, interns will have access to online learnings and a dedicated Summer Coach to further grow their careers with us. 

Team Overview

We are the Experience Team (EX)! We are made up of Product Designers, UX Researchers, Technical Writers, and Design Operations.

We are successful because of the collective minds of diverse individuals within the Experience Team, contributing to building innovative software that makes workflows smarter. We embrace representation in and from all professional and personal backgrounds and cultures to help propel passion and innovation in all our products.

Learn more about our team here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/servicenow/life/userexperience/

Qualifications

What You Will Do:

Partner with cross-functional teams, like Product and Design, leveraging your research, communication and collaboration skills to drive shared understanding and decision making.
Conduct UX Research, across all phases of the product lifecycle from discovery to design validation, using various methodologies to represent the needs of customers and end users.
Contribute to the full research lifecycle, including planning, conducting studies, and presenting insights.
Communicate your findings through artifacts such as personas, journeys, task analyses, etc. as needed to your core team.
Partner closely with Sr. UX staff to help influence the product strategy and roadmaps.
Support design by conducting concept testing and/or usability testing.

Qualifications

Currently pursuing a Masters degree in the Human-Computer Interaction, Human Factors, Cognitive Psychology, or other related degrees
Portfolio of work is required at time of interview
Experience successfully applying customer-centered research and mixed design methods, highly preferred
Working knowledge of planning, developing and conducting User Research and Testing
Comfortable in a customer facing role where you need to represent the ServiceNow brand
Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving. This may include using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI’s potential impact on the function or industry.
Graduating December 2026, or later
Able to work full time for 12-weeks during the summer

For positions in this location, we offer a base pay of $43.35 - $55.58, plus equity (when applicable), variable/incentive compensation and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the base pay shown is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies, and work location. We also offer health plans, including flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) Plan with company match, ESPP, matching donations, a flexible time away plan and family leave programs. Compensation is based on the geographic location in which the role is located and is subject to change based on work location.

Additional Information

Work Personas

We approach our distributed world of work with flexibility and trust. Work personas (flexible, remote, or required in office) are categories that are assigned to ServiceNow employees depending on the nature of their work and their assigned work location. Learn more here. To determine eligibility for a work persona, ServiceNow may confirm the distance between your primary residence and the closest ServiceNow office using a third-party service.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements.

Accommodations

We strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are unable to use this online application and need an alternative method to apply, please contact globaltalentss@servicenow.com for assistance.

Export Control Regulations

For positions requiring access to controlled technology subject to export control regulations, including the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (EAR), ServiceNow may be required to obtain export control approval from government authorities for certain individuals. All employment is contingent upon ServiceNow obtaining any export license or other approval that may be required by relevant export control authorities.