Software Engineer Intern (Embedded Applications)

Location: SINGAPORE, Singapore

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 aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

In Singapore, Thales has been a trusted partner since 1973, originally focused on aerospace activities in the Asia-Pacific region. With 2,000 employees across three local sites, we deliver cutting-edge solutions across aerospace (including air traffic management), defence and security, and digital identity and cybersecurity sectors. Together, we’re shaping the future by enabling customers to make pivotal decisions that safeguard communities and power progress.

Thales Singapore Engineering Competence Centre (ECC) is a well-established R&D and engineering centre serving major customers worldwide in Digital Identity and Security domains ranging from mobile connectivity, IoT, banking & payment to government solutions.

As a Software Engineer Intern, you will be participating with a team of more than 80 people that develop, validate and deploy new software components (like advance software security mechanism and next generation IoT connectivity protocols), for embedded operating systems targeted for mobile, IoT devices and Automotive, in applications such as mobile payment, digital identity, IoT connectivity and connected cars.

In your assignment, you may work on your own design and innovation project or contribute to the design, implementation, validation and deployment of Embedded Products for major OEM customers. In this position, you can expect to learn the ins-and-outs of software development and get hands-on experience of product development and validation.

Responsibilities:

• Create internal tools and simulators to test the Java Card applications
• Collaborate with other embedded software engineers to design and develop new software features
• Contribute to continuous product and development methodology improvement
• Actively participate in requirements gathering, planning, and daily stand-up meetings

Requirements:

• Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• Basic programming skills in Java and Visual Basic, Python.
• Basic knowledge on Code Repository (e.g. Mercurial, Git)
• Experience on Java card applet programming and EMV standard is an advantage
• Team player with good communication and collaborative skills
• Good communication skills and fluent in English

Learning Outcomes:

• Experience working within the Agile methodology and being part of an interactive Scrum team
• Understand the full software development life cycle from planning, development, testing to integration
• Mentored and work with experienced developers, architects and managers, with diversified culture and countries

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.