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

Siemens Digital Industries Software
Strategic Student Intern Program (SSP)

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.

Currently we’re recruiting interns for our Fall 2026 Strategic Student Program. Our internship 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.

We have positions available in Product Engineering Software – our development group focused on NX, a 3D modeling software. More information on our specific roles are included in this document.

Baseline 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

• Able to work from Cypress, CA without relocation assistance

• Preferred sophomore or pre-junior status

• Perks:
• 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
• Leadership opportunities
• Potential for full time offers after university graduation and completion of the program

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated Software Engineering Co‑op to join our Teamcenter Integration (TCIN CORE) team. This role provides hands-on experience in enterprise software development, testing, and automation within Siemens Digital Industries Software.

As a co‑op, you will work closely with experienced engineers on real product features, test automation, and infrastructure improvements. You will be expected to take ownership of assigned tasks, contribute to team deliverables, and operate in an agile development environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Software Development & Automation

· Develop, enhance, and maintain scripts, tools, and utilities to support Teamcenter/NX integration workflows

· Assist in implementing new features or improving existing components in the codebase

· Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code

2. Testing & Quality Assurance

· Create and execute test cases for product validation (functional, regression, and integration)

· Analyze logs and debug issues in dev/test environments

· Contribute to automation of tests and CI pipelines

3. Task Ownership & Delivery

· Take ownership of assigned tasks and deliver with minimal supervision, especially for returning co‑ops

· Work with clearly defined requirements and provide technical implementation details

· Track and manage work using team dashboards and task tracking tools

4. Agile Collaboration

· Actively participate in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and task refinement meetings

· Collaborate with team members to refine requirements and unblock issues

· Communicate status, risks, and progress proactively

5. Debugging & Troubleshooting

· Investigate and resolve issues related to environment setup, configuration, and runtime behavior

· Work with logs, system configurations, and integration points to identify root causes

6. Documentation

· Document technical solutions, test procedures, and troubleshooting guides

· Maintain clarity in task descriptions, code comments, and knowledge-sharing artifacts

Qualifications

· Pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mechnical Engineering or a related field

· Strong programming skills in one or more languages (Primary C++, Python, or similar)

· Understanding of object-oriented programming concepts

· Ability to learn new tools, frameworks, and technologies quickly

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Key Expectations (Based on Team Culture)

· Demonstrate ownership of tasks rather than waiting for direction

· Deliver results with reduced supervision over time

· Maintain clear communication and proactively raise issues

· Contribute to a collaborative and structured development environment

· Be comfortable working in a fast-paced, technically complex system

Learning Opportunities

· Work on large-scale enterprise software (Teamcenter/NX ecosystem)

· Gain exposure to testing frameworks, automation, and deployment pipelines

· Learn industry-standard debugging and troubleshooting techniques

· Collaborate with experienced engineers on real customer-impacting features

Why Join This Team

· Work on real product deliverables—not isolated academic tasks

· Opportunity to contribute meaningfully within a short time

· Strong mentoring with focus on independence

· Exposure to full software lifecycle: development → testing → deployment