Werkstudent - Working student, part time : Backend Engineering Internship (m/f/d)

Introduction: We drive technology innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Catalyzing the era of pervasive intelligence, we deliver design solutions, from electronic design automation to silicon IP, to system design and multiphysics simulation and analysis. We partner closely with our customers across a wide range of industries to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow.

Internship Experience:

At Synopsys, interns dive into real-world projects, gaining hands-on experience while collaborating with our passionate teams worldwide—and having fun in the process! You'll have the freedom to share your ideas, unleash your creativity, and explore your interests. This is your opportunity to bring your solutions to life and work with cutting-edge technology that shapes not only the future of innovation but also your own career path. Join us and start shaping your future today!

Mission Statement:

Our mission is to fuel today’s innovations and spark tomorrow’s creativity. Together, we embrace a growth mindset, empower one another, and collaborate to achieve our shared goals. Every day, we live by our values of Integrity, Excellence, Leadership, and Passion, fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive—both at work and beyond.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Design and implement backend components for the Engineering Portal
• Develop and maintain deployment and packaging workflows, focusing on customer private-cloud and on-premise environments
• Support and improve deployment processes for customer-hosted installations
• Write integration-level and system-level tests to ensure reliability and quality
• Contribute to automation of build, release, and deployment processes
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize backend services in customer deployment environments
• Contribute to documentation and best practices for deployment and operations
  
  

What You’ll Need:

• Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
• Experience with at least one programming language such as Python, Java, or Go
• Understanding of backend service development and RESTful APIs
• Familiarity with databases (relational like PostgreSQL or NoSQL like MongoDB)
• Basic knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker)
• Understanding of software testing concepts (integration and system testing)
• Familiarity with Git and version control workflows
• Preferred: Experience with Kubernetes or similar container orchestration platforms, especially in private-cloud or on-prem setups; exposure to deploying and operating software in customer-managed environments; familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools; knowledge of deployment packaging and configuration management; familiarity with observability tools (e.g., OpenTelemetry, Prometheus); experience working in a large-scale or enterprise software environment
• Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking skills
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies
• Good communication and collaboration skills
• Proactive and self-motivated mindset
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Ability to work effectively in a geographically distributed team
  
  

Key Program Facts:

• Program Length: 6 months
• Location: Ismaning, Germany
• Working Model: In-office
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Part-time (20 hours/week)
• Start Date: Spring 2026
  
  

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Synopsys is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply, regardless of age, color, family or medical leave, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, race and ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please reach out to us.