Software Engineer Intern

Siemens Digital Industries Software; United States; Remote; USD 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Siemens Digital Industries Software is seeking a Software Engineer Intern for the D-Cubed Components team at their Cambridge (UK) office for 12 months. You will work on cutting‑edge CAD algorithms powering mobile, desktop and cloud platforms.

You will design and implement algorithms, collaborate with customers to understand requirements, and contribute to the full software lifecycle with a focus on numerical accuracy and reliable performance.

Qualifications

• Fresh software engineering candidate or student.
• Solid C/C++ programming foundations.
• Strong mathematical reasoning for 3D problems.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer requirements and interpret them into software tasks.
• Research, design and implement reliable algorithms with high quality.
• Undertake lifecycle tasks including requirements, tests and design.
• Create software designs involving complex workflows and vector algebra.
• Write and test code in C/C++ and related high‑level languages.
• Communicate technical ideas clearly within a team.

Skills

C programming

C++

Vector maths

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

English communication

AI coding tools

Tools

Copilot

Claude Code

Job description

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 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.

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.

• 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!

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: 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. Siemens Software. Transform the Everyday #LI-Hybrid #LI-PLM