Intern (f/m/d) in Control Software Development

European XFEL is an international non-profit company located in the Hamburg area in Germany. It operates a 3.4 km-long X-ray laser, which produces X-rays of unique quality for studies in physics, chemistry, the life sciences, materials research and other disciplines. The diverse scientific facilities at European XFEL enable scientists from across the globe to carry out a wide range of experimental techniques.

As part of the BSBF international traineeship scheme, and as of October 2026, we are looking for an

The Position

You will help the EuXFEL’s Control Software group integrate hardware into the facility’s control system, Karabo, and implement procedures therein. This includes:

• Collaboratively develop plugins for the control system, so-called 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

Requirements

Currently enrolled Bachelor or Master Student in STEM field. The enrollment must be valid for the entire internship duration

• Available as of 1 October 2026
• Good command of English as a working language is a must
• Hands-on experience with the Python programming language is a must

For additional information, please contact Steffen Hauf ().

Working place will be Schenefeld, in the Hamburg metropolitan area. General information on working in Germany, the Hamburg area and the European XFEL can be found on our .

Our offer

Become part of a vibrant international and multi-cultural team of scientists, engineers, technical and administrative staff. Be involved in cutting edge scientific and technical progress and participate in our international networks. Experience our atmosphere of tolerance and respect.

• Remuneration: 250 € per month (currently enrolled Bachelor student) or 400 € per month (currently enrolled Master student) and, in addition to that, 10 € per day if the intern does not reside in the federal states of Hamburg or Schleswig-Holstein
• Flexible working times (39 hours/week) and option to work from home depending on tasks
• Partially financed job-ticket for public transportation
• Paid round trip from home country to European XFEL for employment start
• Support in finding temporary housing
• Monthly social events and subsidized company restaurant

Our company language is English.