Internship Program - Software Development

Location: Bucharest, Romania

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of defence and security, aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

In Romania, we are advancing innovation through software engineering, research and development, delivering solutions in key markets in which Thales Group operates. Our engineers design, develop and integrate solutions that impact global industries – from fully operational systems and subsystems for naval warfare and maritime security operations, to air traffic management systems, satellite-based solutions, tactical indoor simulations, identity and biometric technologies and more.

Join our Thales Internship Program and unlock your potential. We are looking for students who are eager to learn, grow, and contribute to our mission of making the world a safer place. We offer exciting 3-month paid internship opportunities in software development. All you need is basic programming knowledge and experience in academic projects.

We are looking for students who are:

• passionate about technology;

• resourceful, innovative and solution-oriented;

• adaptable and able to thrive in a fast-paced setting;

• able to work autonomously but also committed to teamwork.

Activities:

• work as part of an agile team to build scalable, reliable and secure software;

• design, develop, deploy, integrate various features into existing or new products;

• assist, as part of the team, in designing components of larger systems;

• monitor and report project progress using appropriate quality assurance processes;

• test the programmed solution.

Requirements:

• currently studying Computer Science or a similar technical domain;

• basic knowledge in Agile software development processes;

• experience in academic projects using one of the programming languages C++, Java, JavaScript (Angular, React) or DevOps skills;

• basic knowledge in tools like Git and Jira;

• comfortable with UNIX/LINUX and able to use basic commands like bash, grep, find, etc.;

• a strong communicator with great English skills.

What's in it for you:

• 24 days leave per year;

• private medical subscription;

• meal vouchers;

• a good work-life balance, including flexible working hours and short Fridays;

• learning and growth opportunities and access to various eLearning resources.

Join us today

As a Thales intern, you will dive into projects that are critical to our business and customers. You will be working alongside a team of diverse experts who will have your back every step of the way. With hands-on experience in your chosen field and opportunities to network with professionals in your industry, you will gain the skills and knowledge you need to launch your career with confidence.

Apply now and see what the future holds with Thales. It all starts with HI* (Human Intelligence).

At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.