2027 Intern- Software Engineer

Adobe; Basel; Hybrid; CHF 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Adobe is offering a 6-month Software Engineer internship in Basel, Switzerland, from July to December 2027. The program combines on-site and remote work (3 days on-site, 2 days remote) with EU or Swiss students eligible and enrolled full-time in CS/CE programs graduating in 2028.

Interns will work across backend/frontend areas and data science initiatives in an AI-enabled environment. You will collaborate with engineers, designers, and product managers to contribute to real-world systems and

Qualifications

• Enrolled full-time in a Bachelor, Master, or PhD in Computer Science or Computer Engineering with graduation planned in 2028.
• Eligible EU or Swiss student residing in Switzerland.
• Strong grounding in data structures, OOP, algorithms and problem solving.
• Interest in data science, AI and analytics; comfortable handling datasets and ML concepts.
• Solid knowledge of web technologies and excellent English communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist backend/frontend internship projects across Java/Node.js or frontend tech.
• Collaborate with engineers, designers, and product managers.
• Work in an AI-enabled development environment to build real-world systems.
• Contribute to data preparation and deriving insights to inform product decisions.

Skills

Data Structures

OOP

Algorithms

English communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Interests in AI/Data Science

Education

Bachelor/Master/PhD student in CS/CE or equivalent, graduation 2028

Tools

Java

Node.js

JavaScript

HTML

Job description

Internship Details

Location: Basel, Switzerland Duration: 6 months full-time (1st July 2027 to 31st December 2027) Eligibility: EU or Swiss students enrolled in a Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree program, graduating in 2028, and residing in Switzerland Hybrid arrangement: 3 days onsite at the office, 2 days remote work from home Annual Pay: 96,000 CHF

The Opportunity

Adobe is seeking dedicated and curious Software Engineer interns to help design, build, and evolve the systems that power our products and platforms. As an intern, you’ll work in an AI-enabled development environment, where modern tools accelerate how software is built and tested. You’ll collaborate with experienced engineers and multi-functional partners, including designers and product managers, to contribute to real-world systems while continuing to build your technical and problem-solving skills. In Basel, we build Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), the industry leader in Experience Management. AEM helps our customers develop, manage, and deliver high-quality digital experiences for the world’s biggest brands. Join us for an internship in one of several open project areas: Backend Development (Java and/or Node.js), Frontend Development (HTTP, HTML, JavaScript), Cloud Engineering, or Data Science.

What's in it for you?

Real impact: You’ll participate in important engineering projects that have a direct effect on Adobe’s products and platforms. Work alongside knowledgeable teams, address authentic challenges, and grow skills that count. Unforgettable memories: Our Internship Program is built to accelerate both personal and professional growth through curated learning sessions, mentorship, and peer networking. Authentic culture: At Adobe, you’re encouraged to be yourself. Our values: Create the future, Own the outcome, Raise the bar, and Be genuine build a culture where innovation thrives, ownership is celebrated, and authenticity is respected.

What are we looking for?

Curiosity and drive: you’re eager to learn, explore new ideas, and contribute to a global, market-leading company. Currently enrolled full-time and pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience is required. The anticipated graduation date should be in 2028, and the student should be located in Switzerland. Enthusiastic about programming with a solid grasp of ideas like Data Structures, OOP, Algorithms, and Problem Solving. Excited to work across data science, AI, and analytics. Help prepare and explore datasets. Experiment with machine learning models. Develop insights that support data-driven decisions across products. Solid knowledge of web technologies. Excellent verbal and written English communication skills; can effectively articulate complex ideas and influence others through well-reasoned explanations. Team collaboration: You enjoy working with others to deliver thoughtful, end-to-end solutions. Big picture thinking: You can connect the dots between day-to-day tasks and broader organisational goals. Ability to participate in a full-time internship between July and December.

What to expect from the recruitment process?

Our selection process typically includes the following stages: a 60-minute online assessment, followed by a visit to our office where we conduct a 60-minute technical interview with the team, and a 45-minute soft-skills conversation with the Hiring Manager.

About Adobe

Adobe empowers everyone to create through innovative platforms and tools that unleash creativity, productivity and personalized customer experiences. Adobe’s industry-leading offerings including Adobe Acrobat Studio, Adobe Express, Adobe Firefly, Creative Cloud, Adobe Experience Platform, Adobe Experience Manager, and GenStudio enable people and businesses to turn ideas into impact, powered by AI and driven by human ingenuity. Our 30,000+ employees worldwide are creating the future and raising the bar as we drive the next decade of growth. We’re on a mission to hire the very best and believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. At Adobe, we believe that great ideas can come from anywhere in the organization. The next big idea could be yours. Let’s Adobe together At Adobe, we believe in creating a company culture where all employees are empowered to make an impact. Learn more about Adobe life, including our values and culture, focus on people, purpose and community, Adobe for All, comprehensive benefits programs, the stories we tell, the customers we serve, and how you can help us advance our mission of empowering everyone to create. Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Learn more. Adobe aims to make our Careers website and recruiting process accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email [e-mail]. AI Use Guidelines for Interviews: Our interviews are designed to reflect your own skills and thinking. The use of AI or recording tools during live interviews is not permitted unless explicitly invited by the interviewer or approved in advance as part of a reasonable accommodation. If these tools are used inappropriately or in a way that misrepresents your work, the application may not move forward in the process. At Adobe, we empower employees to innovate with AI — and we look for candidates eager to do the same. As part of the hiring experience, we provide clear guidance on where AI is encouraged during the process and where it’s restricted during live interviews. See how we think about AI in the hiring experience. At Adobe, you will be immersed in an exceptional work environment that is recognized around the world. You will also be surrounded by colleagues who are committed to helping each other grow through our unique Check-In approach where ongoing feedback flows freely. If you’re looking to make an impact, Adobe's the place for you. Discover what our employees are saying about their career experiences on the Adobe Life blog and explore the meaningful benefits we offer. There’s more than meets the eye when it comes to Adobe. Take the quiz and see how well you know us! Adobe is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Learn more. Adobe aims to make Adobe.com accessible to any and all users. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation to navigate our website or complete the application process, email [e-mail].