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We encourage you to stand up for yourself and others, creating an environment where everyone feels welcome. We invite you to open new doors, embrace mistakes, and grow from them. As our Master thesis student, you’ll have many opportunities to try things you’ve never done before.\nWe are now looking for a student who wants to write their Master thesis at IKEA of Sweden from mid-January to June 2027.\nYour new assignment\nExplore how AI can enhance the way we develop digital products at IKEA, from internal digital products that support our business and the development of our physical products, to customer-facing digital products such as planners and smart home solutions.\nInvestigate emerging trends and practices in AI-enabled digital product development and where they could bring value throughout the product lifecycle, from ideation, user insights and feedback through design, software development, testing and product management.\nWe want to understand what we can learn and adopt from emerging industry practices, but also where the IKEA context creates different needs or opportunities, particularly when digital products are closely connected to the development and lifecycle of our physical products. How could AI help us develop better digital products, improve our ways of working and collaboration, and increase the value we create for our users and our business?\nThe outcome could be recommendations, a concept, or a prototype that shows what’s possible.\n We think that you:\nAre currently pursuing a Master’s degree in a relevant field within technology, engineering, digital product development, interaction design, information systems, or innovation and management.\n\nHave a strong interest in digital product development and emerging technologies, and are curious about how AI can change the way digital products are imagined, developed and managed.\n\nDo not need to be an AI expert, but are someone who actively explores new technologies and enjoys experimenting with how they can be applied in practice.\n\nAre curious, open-minded and enjoy exploring complex problems and turning insights into practical ideas and recommendations.\n\nEnjoy working with people from different backgrounds and areas of expertise in an international environment.\n\nAre fluent in English.\n\n We welcome your application\nGet ready to assemble something new! We look forward to receiving your application by 24th of November. Please submit both your CV and motivation letter in English.\nIn your motivation letter, we'd love to hear:\nWhy this thesis topic interests you\n\nHow your studies and experience relate to software engineering, AI and emerging technologies\n\nIn case you are two students wishing to write this thesis together, we ask you to please submit one application each and clearly state the other person's name and your wish to collaborate.\nAt IKEA, we are looking for people who believe everyone deserves a seat at the table. You're welcome no matter where you come from, what you believe, or what you look like. We don't even care how you have furnished your home. We're interested in you simply because you're you. We believe that people's different perspectives, backgrounds, and personalities make us better at understanding our customers' dreams and needs.\nIf you have a special need that requires accommodation in the recruitment process, just let us know.\nIf you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact the recruiter . Please note that we do not accept applications via email. Applications sent to these email addresses will be deleted in accordance with GDPR requirements. Please submit your application through the job ad page.\nWe look forward to hearing from you!\naccessible to everyone. 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