Software Engineer Intern : Strategic Student Program

Siemens Digital Industries Software; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid by default

Private healthcare

Pension

Generous holiday allowance

Job summary

Siemens Digital Industries Software is seeking a Software Engineer intern to join the D-Cubed Components team at our Cambridge (UK) office for a 12 months internship. You will work on core CAD algorithms, collaborating with experienced engineers to translate academic theory into practical software solutions.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in a course with a year-long industrial placement, have knowledge of vector algebra, and experience in C/C++.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a course that includes a year-long industrial placement.
• Solid knowledge of vector algebra and 3D problems.
• Experience in C, C++ or another high-level language.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with numerical accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Understand and interpret customer requirements.
• Research, design and implement reliable algorithms with high quality.
• Participate in all software development lifecycle aspects from planning to coding.
• Create and execute software designs involving complex workflows.

Skills

C/C++ programming

Vector algebra

Analytical thinking

Communication

Curiosity

Education

Year-long industrial placement program

Job description

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

Why Us

At Siemens Software, flexibility is how we work - hybrid by default, built on trust and autonomy. Together, 30,000 people across more than 200 countries build technology that shapes the real world. You'll grow through real projects, strong technical peers, and global mobility, backed by the scale and benefits of an industrial software leader. We're committed to equality and inclusion, and we hire based on merit, skills, and impact. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow!

Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion

We value your unique identity and perspective. We are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society, while ensuring that we attract the best talent based on qualifications, skills, and experiences. We welcome you to bring your authentic self and transform the everyday with us.

Our Benefits & Rewards

We offer a comprehensive reward package which includes a competitive basic salary, bonus scheme, generous holiday allowance, pension, and private healthcare. We actively support working from home and flexible working arrangements. Siemens offers health and wellness benefits to employees; you can access the benefits available in your country via the link: https://jobs.sw.siemens.com/benefits/

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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