Key Takeaways
- Undertake all aspects of the software development lifecycle, including project management, requirements definition, functional specification, test planning, algorithm/software design and coding.
- Gain comprehensive, hands-on experience across the entire software development lifecycle rather than just writing code.
- This is a 12-month internship position based in Cambridge, UK.
- Requires enrollment on a course with a year-long industrial placement and programming experience in C, C++ or another high-level language.
About the Role
About Siemens Digital Industries Software
Siemens Digital Industries Software is a leading provider of solutions for the design, simulation, and manufacture of products across many different industries. Formula 1 cars, skyscrapers, ships, space exploration vehicles, and many of the objects we see in our daily lives are being conceived and manufactured using our Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software.
Position Overview
We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our D-Cubed Components team based at our Cambridge (UK) office for a 12 months internship. D-Cubed Components software lies at the heart of the algorithms that enable modern engineering design practices on mobile, desktop and cloud platforms, and is used by a wide range of major CAD software vendors.
As part of the development team, you will be working directly on cutting-edge algorithms that advance the state of the art of CAD software.
What You Will Be Doing
- Work with customers to understand and interpret their requirements.
- Research, design and implement reliable, efficient algorithms, with a focus on surpassing customers’ expectations by achieving high quality and on-time delivery.
- Undertake all aspects of the software development lifecycle, including project management, requirements definition, functional specification, test planning, algorithm/software design and coding
- Create and execute software designs which may involve complicated workflows
What You Should Bring
- Enrolled on a course that includes a year-long industrial placement.
- Sound knowledge of vector algebra and the ability to apply it to three-dimensional problems.
- Programming experience in C, C++ or another high-level programming language.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with careful attention to numerical accuracy and detail.
- Ability to communicate technical ideas clearly and work effectively as part of a collaborative team.
- Curiosity, initiative and a willingness to learn unfamiliar mathematical and software concepts.
Nice to Have
- Experience with AI tools for coding – for example, Copilot or Claude Code
What You Will Gain
- Work on real-world technology that powers software used by major engineering brands across the globe.
- Gain comprehensive, hands-on experience across the entire software development lifecycle rather than just writing code.
- Collaborate directly with experienced software engineers who will mentor you and support your professional growth.
- Bridge the gap between academic theory and industry practice by applying advanced mathematics to solve complex engineering challenges.
- Jumpstart your career with a global technology leader