Hej Master thesis student,
Do you want to furnish the future to make room for everyone?
With us, you can feel at home at work while sharing that feeling with millions of people around the world. 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.
We are now looking for a student who wants to write their Master thesis at IKEA of Sweden from mid-January to June 2027.
Your new assignment
Explore 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.
Investigate 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.
We 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?
The outcome could be recommendations, a concept, or a prototype that shows what’s possible.
QualificationsWe think that you:
Are currently pursuing a Master’s degree in a relevant field within technology, engineering, digital product development, interaction design, information systems, or innovation and management.
Have 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.
Do 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.
Are curious, open-minded and enjoy exploring complex problems and turning insights into practical ideas and recommendations.
Enjoy working with people from different backgrounds and areas of expertise in an international environment.
Are fluent in English.
We welcome your application
Get 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.
In your motivation letter, we'd love to hear:
Why this thesis topic interests you
How your studies and experience relate to software engineering, AI and emerging technologies
In 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.
At 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.
If you have a special need that requires accommodation in the recruitment process, just let us know.
If you have any questions regarding the recruitment process, please contact the recruiter [email protected]. 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.
We look forward to hearing from you!
accessible to everyone. With us, you contribute to building a democratic brand and workplace that has a positive impact on both the planet and people's lives.
Skills Required
- Currently pursuing a Master’s degree in technology, engineering, digital product development, interaction design, information systems, innovation and management, or a related field.
- Strong interest in digital product development and emerging technologies.
- Curiosity about how AI can influence digital products and product management.
- Ability to explore complex problems and turn insights into practical ideas and recommendations.
- Ability to work collaboratively with people from different backgrounds in an international environment.
- Fluent English.
IKEA Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about IKEA and has not been reviewed or approved by IKEA.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive for eligible employees, including medical, dental, and vision alongside company‑paid protections. Feedback suggests access is available for many part‑time schedules, with additional resources such as savings accounts and mental health support.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is presented as generous, complemented by paid time off for caregiving needs. Family‑focused benefits like adoption support and childcare discounts are also available in some regions.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401k with company match and the Tack! loyalty pension contributions, alongside pension or group insurance in certain markets. These programs are positioned as broad‑based, adding long‑term value to total rewards.
IKEA Insights
What We Do
The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. Our business idea is to offer well-designed, functional and affordable, high-quality home furnishing, produced with care for people and the environment. The IKEA Brand unites more than 200.000 co-workers and hundreds of companies with different owners all over the world. It’s one brand, but it reaches millions of hearts and homes. Our value chain is unique. It includes everything from product development, design, supply, manufacture and sales – and of course it begins and ends with our customers.
