Internship/Graduation: Agentic AI Systems for Software Re-engineering

Vanderlande Industries B.V.; Veghel; On-site; EUR 7,800 - 11,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Internship allowance

Commuting allowance

On-site health center

Employee communities

Company restaurant & coffee bar

Job summary

Vanderlande Industries B.V. in Veghel invites a Master student to join the ADAPTO engineering team for an internship/graduation project on agentic AI systems for software re-engineering.

You will research, design, and demonstrate an agentic migration system using autonomous AI agents, with human oversight and traceability.

The assignment runs six months from February 2027, embedded in an agile team, with supervision and opportunities to contribute to real-world automation software.

Qualifications

• Strong programming fundamentals in C#, Java, or Python.
• Experience with Git version control.
• Interest in AI agents, software modernization and Generative AI.
• Good written and spoken English communication.

Responsibilities

• Explore state-of-the-art Agentic AI for large software migrations.
• Establish a baseline for a representative module including architecture, tests and build quality.
• Design a reference architecture for an agentic migration system with AI agents.
• Build a proof-of-concept that executes migrations in small, reviewable steps.
• Evaluate autonomy levels, code quality, test results, human interventions and effort.

Skills

C#

Java

Python

Git

English

DevOps

CI/CD

Software architecture

Generative AI

LLMs

Education

Master

Tools

Git

Job description

Job Title

Internship/Graduation: Agentic AI Systems for Software Re-engineering

Assignment Details

Assignment type: Internship/Graduation

Start date: February 2027

Assignment duration: 6 months

Location: Veghel

Education level: Master

Desired study: Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering

Language: Dutch / English

Description of assignment

Modernizing software is one of the most challenging and time-consuming activities in software engineering. Upgrading existing systems affects architecture, dependencies, interfaces, testing and deployment standards simultaneously, consuming capacity that could otherwise go into new functionality. Generative AI already supports individual coding tasks, but this assignment explores taking automation to the next level by evaluating whether autonomous AI agents can handle complete end-to-end migrations. Using a representative, real-world software module as a case study, you will research, design, and demonstrate an agentic migration system. You will investigate how autonomous AI agents can understand, plan, implement, test, and validate a software migration while ensuring that every change remains reviewable, traceable, and under human control.

Department description

You will join the engineering team developing ADAPTO, Vanderlande’s shuttle-based automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS), within the Technology organization. ADAPTO enables fast and accurate order fulfillment for high-volume e-commerce and retail distribution centers worldwide. The team continuously improves ADAPTO and its software while collaborating closely with product management, engineering teams, and customer project teams. You will work on your research assignment fully embedded within an agile, multidisciplinary engineering team that is eager to explore AI-driven software development. Throughout the assignment, you will receive close guidance and support from two dedicated supervisors.

Tasks / Responsibilities

• Explore state-of-the-art Agentic AI and analyze its possibilities for large software migrations.
• Establish a baseline for a representative software module, covering architecture, tests, and build quality.
• Design a reference architecture for an agentic migration system using specialized AI agents.
• Build a proof-of-concept executing migrations in small, reviewable steps in an isolated environment.
• Evaluate autonomy levels, code quality, test results, human interventions, and overall effort.

Profile

• Strong programming and software engineering fundamentals in languages such as C#, Java, or Python, with Git experience.
• Interest in software architecture, software modernization, Generative AI, LLMs, and AI agents.
• Affinity with DevOps, CI/CD, and automated testing.
• Good written and spoken English communication skills.
• *Mandatory enrolment to a Dutch Education System & resident of The Netherlands

What we offer

• A monthly internship allowance (based on a 40-hour work week): undefined undefined
• Full commuting allowance, including public transport, depending on whether you have access to free public transport or not
• On-site health center with gym
• Active employee communities and initiatives
• Excellent company restaurant and barista coffee bar

Company culture

Every day, millions of people rely on Vanderlande without even knowing it. From baggage checked in at the airport to parcels on their way to someone’s doorstep, our automation solutions help keep the world moving. Vanderlande designs, delivers, and supports automation technology, operational software, and lifecycle services for leading airports and parcel operations worldwide. Across more than 100 countries, our customers rely on us to keep their operations moving reliably, efficiently, and sustainably. Behind every solution are the people who make it happen. At Vanderlande, how we work matters just as much as what we deliver. Our values, Every Day Better, We Care, and Team Play, guide how we collaborate, support each other, and create value for our customers. Here, you can work with colleagues across disciplines and cultures, contribute to work that makes a difference, and build your future in an organisation that invites you to grow. Explore what is possible at Vanderlande and discover how you can make an impact. Aspire. Grow. Achieve. Together.