HID Global Austin Hiring: PM Intern Role Paying Up to $30/hr

HID Global, a leading provider of secure identity and access control solutions, is hiring a Product Management (PM) Intern in Austin, Texas, offering competitive pay that can reach up to $30/hour—aligned with the broader Austin PM intern market averages. This opportunity gives students hands-on exposure to real-world product development, cross-functional collaboration, and cutting-edge security technologies, making it a strong launchpad for aspiring product managers.

Job Overview

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated Product Management Intern to support our product team in building, improving, and launching products that solve real customer problems. This internship offers hands-on experience working cross‑functionally with engineering, design, marketing, and business stakeholders while learning core product management practices.

As our Product Management Intern, you’ll support HID’s success by: 

• Assisting in defining product requirements, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Conducting user research, competitive analysis, and market research.
• Analyzing product usage data and customer feedback to identify insights.
• Supporting backlog grooming, sprint planning, and roadmap updates.
• Helping document product decisions, PRDs, and release notes.
• Collaborating with engineering and design teams during product development.
• Participating in stakeholder meetings, demos, and retrospectives.
• Supporting product launches and go‑to‑market activities.

Your Experience and Background include:  

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Business, Marketing, Computer Science, Engineering, Design, or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.
• Interest in technology, products, and user‑centered design.
• Prior internship, project, or coursework related to product management, UX, or engineering is preferred.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum & tools such as Jira, Confluence, Figma, Miro, Microsoft Office is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leveraging AI Tools to perform Market and Competitive Research is preferred.
• Basic understanding of software development concepts and APIs is preferred.

Selection Process

The hiring workflow at HID Global typically follows a structured evaluation pipeline:

1. Application Screening

• Resume shortlisting based on product sense, technical exposure, and analytical skills
• Preference for candidates with internships/projects in product, tech, or business

2. Recruiter/HR Interview

• Behavioral questions
• Interest in product management and HID’s domain

3. Technical / Product Interview

• Product thinking (feature design, prioritization)
• Case-based questions (e.g., improving a product or solving user pain points)
• Basic understanding of software systems and UX

4. Final Round (Hiring Manager)

• Deep dive into projects
• Cross-functional collaboration scenarios
• Culture fit and communication skills

How To Apply

Follow these steps to apply effectively:

1. Visit the official careers page of HID Global
2. Search for “Product Management Intern – Austin”
3. Prepare a strong resume highlighting:
   • Product or startup experience
   • Analytical/problem-solving skills
   • Tools (SQL, Excel, Figma, etc.)
4. Submit your application via the careers portal
5. Optionally, connect with recruiters/employees on LinkedIn for referrals