Internship – Software Engineering & Agentic Systems for Digital Twins

Shape the Future of Digital Twin Technology at ZEISSAt ZEISS Corporate Research, we explore technologies that shape future ZEISS products. We are looking for a motivated student passionate about software engineering, C++, automation, and intelligent developer tools to help build the software foundation of an in-house digital twin platform.

Your RoleWith us, you have the opportunity to perfectly combine your studies with practical experience while actively contributing to exciting projects. This allows you to gain valuable skills, expand your network, and grow both professionally and personally.

Develop robust, reusable software components in modern C++Design APIs, interfaces, and software architectureBuild and maintain workflows (build, packaging, deployment) and improve CI/CD with GitHub Enterprise/ActionsImplement automated tests (unit, integration, system) and maintain Python wheels/bindings for C++ librariesAutomate documentation generation/publication and explore agentic workflows for software development, testing, documentation, and productivityCollaborate with researchers and engineers to integrate software into ongoing projects, document architectural decisions, and present your workYour ProfileEnrolled in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related programStrong programming skills in modern C++Good understanding of software engineering, modular design, and architectureInterest in testing, CI/CD, code quality, and developer toolingFamiliarity with Git and collaborative software developmentInterest in AI-assisted development or agentic systemsAbility to work independently and collaborativelyGood English communication skillsNice to HaveExperience with unit/integration testing and CMake/C++ packagingFamiliarity with Python bindings or wheels from C++Knowledge of documentation/deployment/release automationSome exposure to GPU tech (Vulkan/CUDA) or game engine programmingSounds exciting? Then become part of #teamZEISS and help us shape the future! Please provide your complete application documents (CV, transcript of records, etc.).

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:Selina Safradin