UX Design Intern

About the company

Armada builds edge-focused hyperscaler infrastructure that helps organizations move from initial deployment to full AI factory operations with speed, scale, and sovereignty. The company has been recognized by Fast Company and CNBC, and its technology is used in more than 60 countries across sectors such as energy and defense.

Supported by nearly half a billion dollars in funding, Armada is backed by investors including Microsoft (M12), Founders Fund, and BlackRock, and works with partners such as NVIDIA, Palantir, and Dell Technologies. The team is seeking highly capable people who want to take ownership, work independently, and contribute to a mission that aims to close the digital divide worldwide.

About the role

The UX Design Intern will partner with the product design team to assist across the full design cycle for important product initiatives. The internship provides hands-on exposure to user research, interaction design, and collaboration with other teams in a fast-moving product environment.

This is an unpaid internship designed for learning and professional growth. Academic credit can be arranged if it applies. The employer encourages undergraduate students to apply.

The position is based in the Bellevue, Washington office and requires onsite work.

Key responsibilities

• Help shape product features from early discovery through final delivery by creating wireframes, user flows, and polished prototypes.
• Support user research planning and execution, including interviews, usability sessions, and synthesizing insights.
• Assist in maintaining and improving the Armada AI design system.
• Work with product managers and engineers to make sure the intended design is implemented correctly.
• Take part in design critiques, reviews, and cross-functional planning discussions.
• Record design choices and explain the reasoning clearly to stakeholders.

Required qualifications

• Current enrollment in a Bachelor's or Master's program in UX Design, Human-Computer Interaction, Interaction Design, or a similar field.
• A portfolio that shows UX thinking and problem-solving across one or more projects.
• Working knowledge of Figma or a similar design and prototyping tool.
• Understanding of user research methods and usability best practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present ideas to varied teams.
• Ability to handle several tasks at once and adjust to shifting priorities.

What makes a strong fit

• Curious, motivated, and eager to keep learning while building relevant skills.
• Comfortable solving problems independently and following through with a practical, action-oriented mindset.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial setting and enjoys contributing to a growing organization.
• Collaborative and team-focused, with an emphasis on shared success.
• Well organized, able to prioritize effectively, and committed to getting results.

Equal opportunity

Armada is committed to providing equal opportunity and maintaining a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. Hiring decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and current business needs. Protected characteristics include race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, and other legally protected traits.

Agency and unsolicited applications

Armada does not accept unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from external agencies or recruiters. Applicants must submit directly through the company’s careers process. Resumes sent by agencies without a signed prior agreement are treated as unsolicited, and no placement fee will be owed.