Praktikum Control Software Plugins Entwicklung

Salary: 3.000 - 12.000 € per year Requirements: Currently enrolled Bachelor or Master student in a STEM field, with enrollment valid for the entire internship duration Available as of 1 October 2026 Good command of English as a working language Hands-on experience with Python programming Responsibilities: Collaboratively develop plugins for our control system, known as devices, that implement specific functionality or interface to hardware Write and execute tests for the software Design and implement user interfaces Participate in commissioning of the software Engage in code review within the group Technologies: Hardware Support Python More: We are European XFEL, an international non-profit company located in the Hamburg area in Germany. We operate a 3.4 km-long X-ray laser that produces X-rays of unique quality for studies in physics, chemistry, the life sciences, materials research and other disciplines. Our diverse scientific facilities enable scientists from across the globe to carry out a wide range of experimental techniques. As part of the BSBF international traineeship scheme, we are looking for an intern starting in October 2026 to join our Control Software group in Schenefeld, in the Hamburg metropolitan area. We offer a vibrant international and multicultural team of scientists, engineers, technical and administrative staff, a cutting-edge scientific and technical environment, and an atmosphere of tolerance and respect. Our benefits include flexible working times, the option to work from home depending on tasks, a partially financed job-ticket, paid travel from the home country to European XFEL for the employment start, support in finding temporary housing, monthly social events, a subsidized company restaurant, and remuneration depending on student status. Our company language is English. last updated 27 week of 2026