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

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.

About the role

Our fall 2026 Strategic Student 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. As an intern in Product Engineering Software (PES), you will dive into developing our premiere Designcenter CAD software.

• Design, develop, modify, and implement software programming for products, with focus on surpassing customers’ expectations by achieving high quality and on-time delivery.
• Ensure the overall functional quality of the released product on all required platforms and mechanisms.
• Create, document, and execute software designs which may involve complicated workflows or multiple product areas.
• Work with general supervision on complex projects and partner with senior engineers, while acting with independent judgment when necessary.
• 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.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled as a university undergraduate student.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Authorized to work in the United States without the need for future or current sponsorship by the company.
• Preferred sophomore or pre-junior status.
• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree, or a first-year Master’s student, in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
• C++ required; other languages 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).

Skills

• 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.
• Inspires collaboration.

Benefits

• Victorious daily ping pong tournaments.
• Paid volunteer time off.
• 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.

Pay

$18.00 to $50.00 per hour.