Software Engineer Intern
Posted on 11/18/2025

Zeiss
Compensation Overview
$23 - $29/hr
Dublin, CA, USA
In Person
Must be in-office in Dublin, CA for the internship; 5 days/week until training completed.
About Us:
How many companies can say they’ve been in business for over 179 years?!
Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like, Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!
Location/Region: This position is located in Dublin , CA and must be in office 5 days a week till trained. 6 Month Internship.
What’s the role?
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Software Engineering Intern to join our dynamic development team. You will contribute to the development, calibration, and diagnostic tools for X-ray microscopes. You will primarily work with Python, but familiarity with C++ and C# is essential for understanding and integrating with existing systems. You will also collaborate with the team using Git and Azure DevOps to manage code and workflows.This role will also involve working closely with hardwaresystems and engineering teams, so a willingness to engage with physical systems and learn about their operation is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, test, and maintain Pythonmodules for the calibration and diagnostics of X-ray microscopes.
- Collaborate with the team to integrate Python modules with existing systems written in C++ and C#.
- Debug and troubleshoot software issues to ensure optimal performance and accuracy.
- Work hands-on with hardwaresystems to understand their functionality and ensure seamless integration with software tools.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to support the calibration and diagnostics of X-ray microscopes.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving code quality and maintainability.
- Use Git for version control and collaborate on projects using AzureDevOps.
- Document code, processes, and workflows to ensure knowledge sharing and reproducibility.
Do you qualify?
- Currently pursuingor recently obtaineda degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages:Python,C#, C++.
- Goodunderstanding of software development principles and methodologies.
- Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
The hourly pay range for this position is $23.00 – $29.00
The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.
Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:
Clara CresswellZeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).
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