Internship Software Development

Software engineers are at the forefront of the tech industry. They are the people who design and create the software that powers everything from websites and mobile apps to autonomous vehicles, for example. And it's not just about writing code; software engineers also have to solve problems and understand human behaviour. Nevertheless, you might wonder what exactly a software engineer does in his/her day-to-day work. And how is that different from an app developer or data scientist? Let's dive in!

Besides a software development internship, are you curious about other internships such as a process optimisation internship or a data science internship Or are you a student at the HvA and just looking for a internship in Amsterdam, then of course we also have this at Fiks!

Software engineers are the people who design, develop and maintain software. Software engineers often work in teams with other software engineers, but sometimes they also work individually.

Software Development and Software Development internships comprise a wide range of flavours. In fact, you can find software engineers engaged in designing and developing websites and applications, managing databases and networks, working on embedded systems such as cars or devices, and even creating games! In the following paragraphs, we zoom in a bit more on the opportunities within the profession and opportunities within software engineer internships.

System Engineer internship

Systems engineers are responsible for the design, development and implementation of complex systems. These professionals work with software developers to create software that works with hardware to meet societal or commercial needs. System Engineers may also be tasked with creating or modifying existing systems to solve problems or meet new requirements.

Systems engineers are responsible for the design, development and implementation of complex systems. These professionals work with software developers to create software that works with hardware to meet societal or commercial needs. System Engineers may also be tasked with creating or modifying existing systems to solve problems or meet new requirements.

Data Engineer internship

Data engineers design, build and maintain the data infrastructure to support a company or government agency. They work with databases, data warehouses and data lakes to transform raw data into useful information for application development. For example, consider a Python internship or a MySql internship in preparation for a job as a Data Engineer.

Network engineer internship

Network engineers are responsible for designing, building and maintaining computer networks. They work with a team of other network professionals to ensure their organisation has the right infrastructure to support their strategy and goals. Network engineers may specialise in one area of network technology, such as security or wireless networks, but all network engineers should be familiar with multiple areas of technology. In this way, they can facilitate appropriate solutions for the stakeholders or entities involved. An example would be designing or upgrading a network or configuring routers and switches. 

Embedded Engineer internship

As an embedded engineer, you will be responsible for the design and development of embedded systems. Embedded systems are computer systems embedded in larger systems. An example is microprocessors that are part of larger devices such as microwaves and cars.

The position requires creativity and problem-solving skills to create solutions to real-world problems with limited resources such as memory capacity or processing power. The position requires excellent understanding of hardware and software concepts and good communication skills when working with teams across disciplines (such as mechanical engineers).

Support Engineer internship

As a support engineer, you are responsible for ensuring that an organisation's software works properly. You are the first to know when something goes wrong and needs to be fixed.

You provide support for the company's products or services by solving problems that arise. You may also be responsible for creating documentation or other training materials to help new users get started with a product.

Support Engineers are often the first members of their team to receive new features or functionality, so they can help test them before they go live. A Support Engineer internship therefore puts you at the centre of a team of developers and other stakeholders.

DevOps internship

The role of a DevOps engineer involves bridging the gap between development teams and operational teams within an organisation. DevOps engineers ensure that applications run smoothly after deployment by writing scripts or programs (often in Ruby) that automate tasks such as, for example, server provisioning and configuration management, setting up monitoring systems, implementing code changes etc etc... In short, a very comprehensive job! So if you are looking for a graduate Ruby internship, we recommend you look at DevOps internships.

Game developer internship

Game developers make games for gamers. They are responsible for what the player does in a game, how the game runs and, most importantly, what kind of experience they want to give the player. Game developers use software engineering skills to create these experiences by writing code that determines how the game runs on the platform (e.g. PlayStation or Xbox).

If you are interested in software engineering, there are many different roles and opportunities to build great products. You can work for a big company like Google or Facebook, or you can work in smaller teams. The important thing is that you have an interest in technology, are accurate, enjoy solving problems and working with others in a team.

Would you like to do an internship in one of these fields? Check out the vacancies on this page!

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