At Wayfair, students and recent graduates get the chance to explore their potential outside of the classroom and take the lead on high-impact projects. Whether you want to gain new skills or build upon existing talents, we’ll give you the support, experience, and autonomy to make a difference quickly to kickstart an exciting career.
Our 10-12 week summer internship program is designed to give you a feel for what it would be like to work at Wayfair as a full-time employee. You’ll be assigned real projects and contribute directly to your team’s goals and objectives. Rising seniors eligible.
A six-month, full time experience designed to give you real world experience, aligning you to strategic projects. Start dates are available in January and July each year. Undergraduate, graduate and PhD students are eligible depending on the role.
Our Early Leaders Program is an opportunity for second-year students from diverse communities to join us for a week-long immersive inclusion experience. You’ll join either our tech or business track and will gain exposure to core functional areas of our business, while honing your communication, analytical and leadership skills.
"During my time at Wayfair, I had the opportunity to revamp the Castlegate value proposition, pull and analyze WBR metrics, help lead the onboarding process for supplies into Castlegate, and more. One of my highlights was going on coffee chats, which was a great way to meet new people and learn about different areas of the business. This experience deepened my understanding of the complexities of running a successful company. Overall, I had an amazing experience and met exceptional people, and I’m grateful I had the opportunity to co-op at Wayfair!"
"I had the opportunity to intern at Wayfair as a Data Engineering Co-op. During my journey at Wayfair, I gained invaluable real-world experience managing large-scale datasets. I had the opportunity to collaborate with the team, which allowed me to learn extensively and acquire new skills in machine learning and data engineering, thereby broadening my technical expertise. The team was exceptionally supportive, ensuring my voice was heard and my input valued. Additionally, I enjoyed the vibrant office culture, highlighted by lavish Wayfair parties. I had the opportunity to work across various departments, from data engineering to machine learning, where my manager encouraged me to tackle complex tasks."
"I conducted market analysis and utilized data analytics to identify trends and opportunities, providing suppliers and team leads with actionable insights that guided category strategy and product performance. A big project I was tasked with was creating an assortment guide based on multiple factors, such as price, class, and more, to enhance product offerings. One of the program's highlights was the networking opportunities, such as participating in team pod outings and coffee chats, which offered opportunities to gain valuable insights and connect with my colleagues. I strengthened my foundation of business knowledge and learned the most effective tactics that successful e-commerce companies use."
"My co-op at Wayfair was an incredible adventure! As part of the Personalization Pod under the SMART Analytics team, I dove into exciting projects like A/B testing for email and homepage recommendations. The autonomy to lead high-impact projects from day one was both thrilling and empowering. The support from my teammates and manager, coupled with top-notch mentorship, made every day a learning experience. One of my favorite moments was the picnic at the Boston Public Garden organized for all the co-ops, highlighting the fun and engaging culture at Wayfair. The dynamic environment, amazing office space, and legendary snack wall made my co-op truly unforgettable, contributing immensely to my personal and professional growth."
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Early Careers at Wayfair supports upcoming and recent graduates with up to 3 years of experience. Early Careers roles are full-time, corporate roles at the company, spanning the technology and Business departments. As a full-time employee, you’ll be challenged to solve complex problems and develop solutions to company-wide initiatives. We are looking for hires who are passionate about technology and e-commerce.
Full-Time, 0-1 years of experience
January and June - September start dates available, degree must be earned prior to start date. Additional details listed in the individual job postings.
January and June - September start dates available, degree must be earned prior to start date. Additional details listed in the individual job postings.
Full-Time, 1-3 years of experience
Rolling start dates available. Additional details listed in the individual job postings.
Rolling start dates available. Additional details listed in the individual job postings.
Recruitment Process
As a candidate, you will be supported at each step of the recruitment process, outlined below, and receive real-time updates on your candidacy. In an effort to get back to candidates as soon as possible, most interview processes will include some form of the following stages, and you will be prepped before each stage.
Application Review
Your chance to put your best self forward! A recruiter will review your resume for transferable skills against the requirements for the job, as listed in the job description, and relay updates directly to each candidate via email. You should receive initial updates within 3 weeks of applying. Remember, your resume is your first impression when applying for roles.
Recruiter Screen
(if applicable)
The time you get to speak with a recruiter to share more about how your experience relates to the role you’re applying for and talk through compensation expectations. Be sure to come prepared to speak about these topics to make the most of your time. Forming a great relationship with your recruiter can really help during the recruitment process. Please note, if you apply for a technology role, you will complete a technical assessment prior to the recruiter screen to ensure you meet the analytical requirements of the role.
First Round
Your opportunity to showcase your transferable skills by working through a real-life scenario of what you may encounter in your daily role here at Wayfair. This gives us an opportunity to understand your thought process, how you work through problems, and how you arrive at decisions.
Final Round
A time to meet with a hiring manager within the department you could be working in. In this stage, we are looking for you to use answer-first communication and walk through specific situations and outcomes from previous work experience, and how it translates to the role you’re applying for.
Our Culture
Learning & Development
Part of kickstarting your career is learning all that you can, growing professionally, and soaking up the company culture. Wayfair offers a robust onboarding experience for all early talent and continues this learning through a Senior Leadership Dialogue Series, volunteer activities with local non-profit, and a coffee-chat culture to continue expanding your network.
Purpose & Inclusion
At Wayfair, we pride ourselves on fostering an environment where every individual experiences a fair and equitable employee journey. We are committed to developing targeted resources that raise awareness around inclusion and eliminate barriers, ensuring Wayfair provides a fair and inclusive workplace experience for everyone.
Autonomy
Early talent are assigned high-impact projects for the duration of their internship, gaining real-world experience and the opportunity to be part of moving the company forward.
Mentorship
Each early talent individual is thoughtfully matched with a mentor upon joining Wayfair, allowing you to begin building your network from Day 1 and serve as a safe supportive space for any and all questions.
Whether through data-driven product design, our modern end-to-end tech stack, or building world-class experiences and relationships for our customers, partners, and employees – Wayfair is changing the future of home.
No matter what role or tenure, interviews consist of behavioral questions and scenario-based questions. Behavioral questions are specifically designed questions inspired by the core competencies against which all Wayfair employees are assessed: team building & culture, innovation & results, critical thinking, and communication & persuasion. Scenario-based questions are questions used to assess how candidates might operate in a real-world setting.
What’s New
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