Strategic Student Program: Software Development Intern (PES, Fall 2026)

Siemens Mobility; Kentucky; On-site; USD 25,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Victorious daily ping pong tournaments

Employee discounts at top customer sit

Job summary

Siemens Digital Industries Software’s Strategic Student Program is offering a Software Development Intern position in PES for Fall 2026. You will dive into Designcenter CAD software, applying C++ and OO programming to design, develop, modify, and implement software, while ensuring quality and on-time delivery.

You’ll collaborate with senior engineers and customers and gain mentorship. This internship emphasizes hands-on projects with real-world impact, opportunities for full-time offers after

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree, or a first year Master’s student, in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
• C++ is required; other languages are a plus.
• Software development with AI (e.g. Claude Code) is a plus.
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling software is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement software for Designcenter CAD (PES).
• Design, modify, and document software designs for complex workflows.
• Collaborate with senior engineers and customers to improve the product quality.
• Ensure overall functional quality across required platforms and mechanisms.

Skills

C++

AI

3D CAD

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's / Master candidate in CS/CE

Tools

Designcenter CAD

Claude Code

Job description

Strategic Student Program: Software Development Intern (PES, Fall 2026)

519241

24-Ago-2026

Internal Services

Temporal

Siemens Digital Industries Software
Strategic Student Intern Program (SSP)

Discover your career with us at Siemens Digital Industries Software!

We are a leading global software company dedicated to the world of computer aided design, 3D modeling and simulation— helping innovative global manufacturers design better products, faster! With the resources of a large company, and the energy of a software start-up, we have fun together while creating a world class software portfolio. Our culture encourages creativity, welcomes fresh thinking and focuses on growth, so our people, our business, and our customers can achieve their full potential.

Currently we’re recruiting interns for our fall 2026 Strategic Student Program. Our internship program will allow you to find a career path that most inspires you. Here, you will apply your education to solve real-world problems, and turn theory into practice. At Siemens, our goal is to empower our students to become the next leaders of our company.

We have positions available in Product Engineering Software – our development group focused on Designcenter, a 3D modeling software. More information on our specific roles are included in this document.

Baseline Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a university undergraduate student


• Authorized to work in the United States without the need for future or current sponsorship by the company


• Preferred sophomore or pre-junior status


• Victorious daily ping pong tournaments


• Employee discounts at our top customer sites


• Networking with our global leaders


• Mentorship from senior engineers


• Individual career development planning


• Professional and technical workshops


• Energetic student community


• Leadership opportunities


• Potential for full time offers after university graduation and completion of the program

Product Engineering Software (PES)

As an intern in Product Engineering Software (PES), you will dive into developing our premiere Designcenter CAD software. You will have the opportunity to design, develop, modify, and implement software programming for products, with focus on surpassing customers’ expectations by achieving high quality and on time delivery.You will be responsible for ensuring the overall functional quality of the released product on all required platforms and mechanisms.You will also create, document, and execute software designs which may involve complicated workflows or multiple product areas. While you will work with general supervision on complex projects and have the opportunity to partner with senior engineers, it will also be important to act with independent judgment when necessary. Your projects will focus on the Designcenter product domain and entail:

• Using the Siemens CAD software, Designcenter, for development work


• Use C++ and object-oriented programming


• Assist in maintaining our existing software product by analyzing and defining solutions to reported problems


• Work with customers to understand and improve our Designcenter CAD software


• Ensure ongoing quality of our software product for our customers

Organization Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree, or a first year Master’s student, in Computer Science or Computer Engineering


• C++ required, other languages also a plus


• Software development with AI (e.g. Claude Code) a plus


• Experience with 3D CAD modeling Software is a plus


• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel PowerPoint)


• Passionate, driven, and proactive


• Strong analytical and problem solving skills


• Effective organizational and time management skills


• Desire to continuously improve and learn about new areas


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

You’ll Benefit From

The hourly pay range for this position is $18.00 to $50.00 per hour for first time Interns or $18.00 to $50.00 per hour for returning Interns. The actual wage offered may be lower or higher depending on budget and candidate experience, knowledge, skills, qualifications, and premium geographic location. Additionally, interns for Siemens are eligible to contribute into our 401K program.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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Application Deadline

This role will be posted for a minimum of five (5) days from the original posting date. The posting timeline may change based on applicant volume to ensure we attract and consider a strong and representative candidate pool.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Siemens is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO is the Law

Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any characteristic protected by Federal or other applicable law.

Reasonable Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form by clicking on this linkAccommodationfor disability form . If you’re unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our AskHR team for support at 1-866-743-6367. Please note our AskHR representatives do not have visibility of application or interview status.

Pay Transparency

Siemens follows Pay Transparency laws.

Application Deadline

This role will be posted for a minimum of five (5) days from the original posting date. The posting timeline may change based on applicant volume to ensure we attract and consider a strong and representative candidate pool.

California Privacy Notice

California residents have the right to receive additional notices about theirpersonal information. To learn more, clickhere .

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