Product Management Intern - Pleasanton, CA

Calyxo, Inc. is a medical device company headquartered in Pleasanton, California, USA. The company was founded in 2016 to address the profound need for improved kidney stone treatment. Kidney stone disease is a common, painful condition that consumes vast amounts of healthcare resources each year. Our team is led by executives and investors with a proven track record of commercializing paradigm-shifting devices to meet unmet needs within urology.

Are you ready to change the future of kidney stone treatment? We are seeking high achievers who want to be part of a dynamic team working in a fun, diverse atmosphere.

We are seeking a highly organized and motivated Intern to support the next generation product UX test cycles and input voice of customer into the product design process occurring through summer. Over this fast‑paced 10‑week program, you will play a critical role in coordinating usability test operations, ensuring data quality, and enabling product and engineering teams to make informed design decisions. You will also help develop and maintain lightweight dashboards that track Early Market Evaluation (EME) and launch‑readiness metrics, including testing throughput, usability findings, issue severity, and mitigation progress, providing clear visibility into program status and follow‑up actions.

This internship is ideal for someone seeking hands‑on experience in UX research, research operations, product development, analytics, and medical device usability

In This Role, You Will:

• Support planning and execution of multiple usability testing cycles by preparing test scripts, session checklists, notetaking templates, and maintaining the master usability test calendar.

• Stand up and maintain lightweight dashboards that track Early Market Evaluation (EME) throughput, usability findings, issue severity, ownership, and mitigation progress, providing regular visibility into testing outcomes and followup status.

• Manage and maintain the central repository of usability artifacts, ensuring all test sessions are fully documented, accurately categorized, and easily accessible to Product, Engineering, and Design stakeholders.

• Attend and support usability test sessions, including notetaking, observation logging, and coordination with external partners and internal team members.

• Assist with preparation of presentation materials and readouts for cross functional reviews, leadership updates, or milestone checkpoints as needed.

Who You Will Report To:

• See Organizational Chart

Requirements:

• Education: Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Human‑Computer Interaction (HCI), UX Research, Cognitive Science, Biomedical Engineering, Product Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant academic experience.

• Minimum 0 years experience

• Work location: Pleasanton, CA

• Travel: 25%

• Full time employment

• Required Hard Skills

• Familiarity with usability testing or human centered design principles

• Experience organizing, documenting, and synthesizing research or project data

• Ability to build and maintain lightweight dashboards or trackers to monitor Early Market Evaluation (EME) throughput, usability findings, issue severity, ownership, and mitigation progress

• Experience working with structured data using tools such as Excel or Google Sheets (e.g., tables, filters, basic formulas, pivots)

• Exposure to UX or research tools such as Figma, Notion, Airtable, Miro, Qualtrics, Power BI, or similar tools (academic or project experience acceptable)

• Required Soft Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills

• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams

• Analytical thinking and problem solving skills

• Ability to follow instructions, manage multiple tasks, and execute in a fast paced environment

• Computer / Technology Competency

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) or Google Workspace, and comfort learning new software tools and systems as required. Exposure to basic programming or scripting relevant to data analysis or research workflows (e.g., Python, SQL, R, or similar), gained through coursework, projects, or internships

• Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while working at a computer, attend meetings, and perform standard office‑based tasks.

• Compliance with relevant county, state, and Federal rules regarding vaccinations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Coursework or experience in usability testing or humancentered design.

• Familiarity with tools like Figma, Notion, Airtable, Miro, Qualtrics, or similar.

• Working knowledge of data analysis or dashboarding tools such as Excel (advanced formulas, pivots), Google Sheets, Power BI, Tableau, Airtable, or similar platforms

What We Offer:

At Calyxo, you will be part of a knowledgeable, high-achieving, experienced and fun team. You will work in a diverse work environment with experienced, proven leaders and have an opportunity to shape our company culture. You will experience constant learning and dynamic challenges to help you grow and be the best version of yourself.

We also offer a compensation plan as follows:

• Competitive hourly rate of $28/hr (undergrad) - $30.00/hr (graduate students)

Application close date: March 9, 2026

Calyxo is deeply committed to fostering an environment where diversity and inclusion are not only valued but also prioritized. We believe a diverse and inclusive community empowers us to act courageously, care deeply, and dream boldly to impact people in big ways. Diverse viewpoints bring diverse capabilities, which strengthen our focus and fuel our growth. Calyxo is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics

Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Disclaimer:

At Calyxo, we prioritize a transparent and structured interview process to ensure the best fit for both our candidates and our team. Please be aware of the following:

• Structured Interview Process: Our hiring process includes multiple stages of interviews where you will have the opportunity to communicate directly with Calyxo employees. This ensures that you gain a comprehensive understanding of the role and our company culture.

• Verification of Identity: We do not extend job offers without first meeting candidates, either virtually or in person. This step is crucial to maintain the integrity of our hiring process and to ensure mutual alignment.

• Beware of Scams: Calyxo will never request sensitive personal information, such as your full name, address, phone number, or identification documents, via email or online forms before an official interview. Calyxo representatives will always contact you using an email format of [email protected]. If you receive a request for information from any other domain, please contact us directly at [email protected] to verify the legitimacy of the communication.

We appreciate your interest in joining Calyxo and look forward to getting to know you through our official channels.