Crate and Barrel Undergraduate Platform & Operations Intern

Crate&Barrel  Undergrad Student Internship - Platform & Operations

Summer 2026

About Crate&Barrel  Platform & Operations

The Crate&Barrel Platform & Operations team builds and manages the modern technology foundation that powers our global growth through innovation, reliability, and quality. We are responsible for automating and managing foundational technologies—including cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, and security—to ensure every team across the business can deliver continuous value with simplicity and cost-efficiency. By providing reliable and secure "defaults," we empower our developer teams to focus on experimentation and building exceptional customer experiences without being slowed down by technical hurdles. Our ultimate goal is to act as a growth driver, ensuring our technology is a seamless commodity that enables infinite possibilities for the business.

Internship Summary

Our 10-week internship program will provide valuable exposure to the various areas and senior leadership within our Platform & Operations organization, and will allow you to gain meaningful experiences created by our dynamic business environment. You will be stretched to build on existing skills and challenges to maximize your learning agility. Your role will be a blend of immersion into the daily work of the team, as well as a project that you will fully own, designed to directly transform our business.

As an intern, you will function as an integral member of an agile engineering team, contributing to the development and maintenance of software solutions that support our enterprise infrastructure. You will work closely with senior engineers to apply software development best practices while gaining hands-on experience with modern architectural patterns and cloud-native technologies. Your internship will culminate in a high-impact project that you will fully own, potentially focusing on areas such as Developer Platforms, Universal Observability, or Automated Lifecycle Management.

Daily Activities & Responsibilities

• Code Development: Write, test, and debug code for new and existing software features under the mentorship of senior team members.
• Agile Collaboration: Participate in daily agile ceremonies, including sprint planning and retrospectives, to ensure the successful delivery of team goals.
• Peer Reviews: Engage in code reviews to receive constructive feedback and learn how to maintain high standards of code quality.
• Cross-Functional Teamwork: Work with product managers and other stakeholders to understand user stories and deliver technical solutions that align with business needs.
• Problem Solving: Troubleshoot and resolve basic software defects, gaining a deep understanding of how to maintain complex systems.
• Documentation: Actively participate in the creation and maintenance of technical documentation to support knowledge sharing across the engineering organization.

Interns are eligible for full-time consideration based on overall performance throughout the program period.

Intern Benefits

Our commitment to our associates is of the utmost importance. In addition to the excitement of coming to a job you love, at a company whose values and products you are proud of, we also offer a competitive compensation package, a 30% discount on Housewares purchases, and a meaningful experience specially tailored for our interns.
 

Intern Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate degree program; anticipated graduation in Spring/Summer 2027
• Academic excellence and community involvement
• Previous business, related internship, or work experience
• Ability to work full-time for 10 weeks during the summer (Mid June - Mid August 2026) 
• Eligible to work in the U.S. without restrictions (will not require sponsorship for employment visa at any point in the future)
   

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Outstanding leadership and team skills
• Strong analytical skills and innovative, creative thinker
• Strong sense of urgency, initiative and personal accountability
• Ability to flex and adapt to changing priorities and work assignments
   

About Crate&Barrel

At Crate and Barrel, we help people love how they live in moments that matter. Founded in 1962, Crate and Barrel Holdings (CBH) is an industry-leading home furnishings specialty retailer, and includes the brands Crate and Barrel, CB2, and Hudson Grace. 

A leader in omnichannel retail and direct marketing, we believe in the experience of physical stores and embracing the customer experience by offering inspired living across all of our platforms. From curated product sourcing and production to custom delivery and set-up in more than 90 countries, our 7,500 talented associates form the dynamic teams that keep our company thriving and growing.

Accessibility

In accordance with applicable law, associates will be provided with reasonable accommodations as necessary and appropriate to perform the position’s requirements.