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Samsung Research America (SRA) · 1 day ago

2026 MBA Intern, Design & Innovation Strategy (Summer)

San Francisco Bay Area

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$34/hr - $38/hr

Start in 2026 Summer

Samsung Research America (SRA) is seeking an MBA Intern with a strong business and analytical or design background to support early-stage product innovation and strategic design initiatives. The role involves conducting market research, developing business models, and crafting compelling narratives to communicate strategies to senior stakeholders.

Consumer ElectronicsDigital SignageInformation TechnologyMedical DeviceSoftware

Work & Life Balance

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Analyze market trends, business opportunities, and emerging technologies to shape Samsung’s innovation strategy

Perform TAM/SAM/SOM analyses to assess market opportunity and prioritize innovation investments

Develop business models for new experience-driven innovations, incorporating unit economics, revenue strategies, and go-to-market feasibility

Develop strategic narratives and vision frameworks to guide early-stage product concepts

Translate research insights into business-driven design opportunities through compelling storytelling

Collaborate with designers, engineers, and executives to bridge business, technology, and user needs

Qualification

Management consulting experienceQuantitative research skillsQualitative research skillsStrategic narrative developmentExecutive communicationBusiness model developmentPrototyping skillsStorytelling skillsMBA studentFigmaAdobe Creative SuitePowerPointPassion for technologyCollaboration skills

Required

Currently pursuing an MBA

Experience in management consulting (McKinsey, BCG, Bain etc), corporate strategy, venture capital, innovation consulting (IDEO, Frog etc.) or corporate innovation labs

Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills—ability to analyze data, synthesize insights, and build business cases

Experience developing strategic narratives, vision decks, and innovation roadmaps

Strong storytelling and executive communication skills—expertise in tools like Keynote, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite, PowerPoint

Ability to translate research into actionable product strategies and early-stage prototypes

Comfortable in an exploratory, fast-paced innovation environment with ambiguity

Passion for emerging technologies, future business models, and user-centered design

Benefits

Annual bonus eligibility

Generous benefits to help you live life well

Company

Samsung Research America (SRA)

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Founded in October 1988, Samsung Research America (SRA) builds upon Samsung’s 40-year history in the Bay Area.

Founded in 1988

Mountain View, California, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.sra.samsung.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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