Intern in Control Software Development

Big Science Sweden; Hamburg; Hybrid; EUR 3,000 - 4,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working times

Partially financed job-ticket for public transportation

Paid round trip from home country to employment start

Support in finding temporary housing

Monthly social events

Subsidized company restaurant

Job summary

Big Science Sweden is looking for an Intern in Control Software Development starting October 2026. This role involves integrating hardware into the EuXFEL’s control system, Karabo, and implementing necessary procedures. Responsibilities include developing plugins, testing software, and designing user interfaces.

Requirements include being currently enrolled as a Bachelor or Master student in a STEM field, strong English skills, and hands-on Python experience. This is a 3-month internship based in the Hamburg metropolitan area with a monthly remuneration of 250 € for Bachelor students and 400 € for Master students.

Qualifications

• Available as of 1 October 2026.
• Hands-on experience with Python programming language is a must.
• Good command of English as a working language is a must.

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively develop plugins for the control system.
• Write and execute tests for software.
• Design and implement user interfaces.
• Participate in commissioning of the software.
• Engage in code-review within the group.

Skills

Python programming

Good command of English

Education

Currently enrolled Bachelor or Master Student in STEM field

Job description

As part of the BSBF international traineeship scheme, and as of October 2026, we are looking for a Intern in Control Software Development.

The Position

You will help the EuXFEL’s Control Software group integrate hardware into the facility’s control system, Karabo, and implement procedures therein.

This includes:

• Collaboratively develop plugins for the control system, so‑called devices, that implement specific functionality or interface to hardware
• Write and execute tests for the software
• Design and implement user interfaces
• Participate in commissioning of the software
• Engage in code‑review within the group

Requirements

Currently enrolled Bachelor or Master Student in STEM field. The enrollment must be valid for the entire internship duration.

• Available as of 1 October 2026
• Good command of English as a working language is a must
• Hands‑on experience with the Python programming language is a must

For additional information, please contact Steffen Hauf ([e-mail]).

Working place will be Schenefeld, in the Hamburg metropolitan area. General information on working in Germany, the Hamburg area and the European XFEL can be found on our Career Page.

Duration

This internship is limited to 3 months. An extension might be possible subject to later decision.

Our offer

Become part of a vibrant international and multi‑cultural team of scientists, engineers, technical and administrative staff. Be involved in cutting‑edge scientific and technical progress and participate in our international networks. Experience our atmosphere of tolerance and respect.

• Remuneration: 250 € per month (currently enrolled Bachelor student) or 400 € per month (currently enrolled Master student) and, in addition to that, 10 € per day if the intern does not reside in the federal states of Hamburg or Schleswig‑Holstein.
• Flexible working times (39 hours/week) and option to work from home depending on tasks
• Partially financed job‑ticket for public transportation
• Paid round trip from home country to European XFEL for employment start
• Support in finding temporary housing
• Monthly social events and subsidized company restaurant

Our company language is English.

Application

Please provide your CV and a motivation letter in English as well as any reference letters.

The European XFEL GmbH is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we promote and support diverse and heterogenous teams. Applicants with disabilities will be given preference over other equally qualified applicants.