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Software Engineering Intern

CompanySartorius
LocationUmeå
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 26, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will support the product development team by contributing to software solutions and applying theoretical knowledge to project activities. They will also assist in testing software components, maintaining technical documentation, and collaborating with experienced engineers.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
10097
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Sartorius is a leading international partner of biopharma research and manufacturing. We help our customers simplify progress from drug discovery to manufacturing so that more people can have access to better medicine. And simplifying progress starts with our employees who move things forward by realizing ambitious ideas and growing alongside with the company. Our product portfolio covers two customer groups: With innovative laboratory instruments and consumables, Sartorius focuses on laboratories performing research and quality control at pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies as well as academic research institutes. Our broad bioprocess product portfolio focusing on single-use solutions, helps customers manufacture biotech medications, vaccines, and cell and gene therapies safely, rapidly, and economically. Based in Göttingen, Germany, Sartorius also has a strong global reach with more than 60 production and sales sites worldwide. We regularly expand our portfolio through the acquisition of complementary technologies. In 2025, Sartorius generated sales revenue of around 3.5 billion euros. Currently, more than 14,000 employees from 110+ nations are working for customers around the globe. Join our team, partner or collaborate with us.
About the Role
Join our team as a Software Engineering Intern and contribute to software solutions that help advance life science and support better health for more people.
During your internship, you will have the opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a real-world software development environment, work alongside experienced colleagues, and gain valuable insights into how technology supports scientists and biopharmaceutical organizations worldwide. You will contribute to meaningful projects, learn from dedicated mentors, and gain hands-on experience in a collaborative and innovative environment.

This position is a on site role at our site in Umeå.

Grow with us – Your Responsibilities  

  • Support the development of software solutions by contributing to defined work packages and project activities within the Product Development team
  • Apply theoretical knowledge and established development methods, processes and tools to assigned tasks and projects
  • Collaborate with software engineers and other team members to support the delivery of high-quality software solutions
  • Assist in analyzing, testing and improving software components and development processes
  • Maintain technical documentation and ensure that project information is accurate, complete and up to date
  • Contribute to recurring operational activities and project assignments to support timely delivery of team objectives
  • Learn about modern software development practices, technologies and workflows in a professional product development environment
  • Work closely with a mentor or supervisor and actively contribute ideas, perspectives and solutions to assigned challenges


What will convince us 

  • Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's or Master's degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering or a comparable field
  • Interest in software development and modern software technologies
  • Ability to organize tasks and work in a structured and reliable manner
  • Curiosity, willingness to learn and ability to adapt to changing priorities
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills
  • Interest in solving technical challenges and contributing to meaningful projects
  • Fluent English and Swedish language skills


What we offer 

As a growing global life science company Sartorius offers a wide range of benefits: 

  • Personal and Professional Development: mentoring, leadership programs, LinkedIn Learning, internal seminar offerings
  • Making an impact right from the start: Comprehensive onboarding, including a virtual online platform – even before joining
  • Welcoming Culture: Mutual support, team-spirit and international collaboration; communities on numerous topics such as coaching, agile working and businesswomen network

About Sartorius 

Sartorius is part of the solution in the fight against cancer, dementia, and many other diseases. Our technologies help translate scientific discoveries into real-world medicine faster, so that new therapeutics can reach patients worldwide. 

We look for ambitious team players and creative minds, who want to contribute to this goal and advance their careers in a dynamic global environment.

Join our global team and become part of the solution. We are looking forward to receiving your application. 
www.sartorius.com/careers

Key Skills
Software developmentComputer scienceSoftware engineeringTechnical documentationTestingCollaborationCommunicationProblem solvingStructured workAdaptability
Categories
SoftwareTechnologyEngineeringScience & ResearchHealthcare
Benefits
MentoringLeadership programsLinkedIn LearningInternal seminar offeringsComprehensive onboardingCoachingAgile workingBusinesswomen network