2025 Summer Intern, Open Innovation, Partnerships

Lab Summary: Based in Mountain View, CA, Samsung Research America (SRA) develops next generation technologies including Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Security, VR/AR, IoT, Robotics, Digital Health, and more. SRA is seeking an entrepreneurial, collaborative and intellectually curious Intern to join our Open Innovation team for the Summer of 2025. Open Innovation combines the best of Samsung product expertise to create radically futuristic and innovative products, services and experiences by leveraging and fostering external innovations from startups and universities. We identify, partner and promote new emerging technologies to make our consumer’s experience better, faster, seamless, more powerful, and multi-dimensional with an eye towards enriching the end user experience through Samsung’s vast device ecosystem. Position Summary: As part of Open Innovation Partnerships, you will explore the latest emerging innovations from the startup ecosystem to develop & facilitate collaboration with various Samsung R&D teams to discover, evaluate, and secure access to core technology in support of future Samsung consumer products. You will regularly connect with domain researchers, senior leadership, and Samsung R&D teams to champion the latest innovations from disruptive startups that can create future differentiation for Samsung products. Position Responsibilities: Connect directly with startups, VCs, incubators, and accelerators to identify novel technologies that enable Samsung to differentiate its products across various technology categories including (but not limited to) AI, digital health, XR devices, robotics, next-gen appliances and future product categories. Evaluate the associated business opportunities that enable Samsung to deliver new and exciting value to consumers. Maintain a solid understanding of the latest technology trends, while also being able to keep a pulse on the current market dynamics and competitive landscape. Facilitate collaboration with startups to expedite development and be able to communicate their value propositions and key differentiators clearly and succinctly. Recommend new services and products that dramatically enhance, or even go beyond Samsung’s existing offerings, supported by qualitative and quantitative justification. Possess a strong understanding of Samsung Electronics’ consumer business and our competition’s SWOT. Build and deliver project roadmaps, go-to market strategies, and executive presentations on emerging technologies and products of technology. Form a clear understanding of team priorities to balance urgent vs. daily activities. Required Skills: Pursuing a Master’s degree or Ph.D. in a Technology field (e.g. Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, other etc.), or Business/Management at a top ranked University. Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technology field, such as Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, etc. (past technology work experience preferred). Knowledge of emerging technologies in multiple verticals. Passionate about enabling new user experiences through mobile products. A fast learner with an entrepreneurial attitude and natural curiosity for exploring new emerging technologies to find “the next big thing”. A self-motivated critical thinker with the ability to execute at a high level. Excellent communicator with the ability to explain the business implications of new technologies. Technical knowledge of market trends and emerging technologies.

Samsung Research America (SRA) develops next generation technologies including Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Security, VR/AR, IoT, Robotics, Digital Health, and more.