Software Engineer Intern

Software Engineer Intern at Zendesk

Are you a passionate and curious student looking to kickstart your career in software engineering? Zendesk is offering a 3-month paid, full-time internship in our Product and Engineering Organization based in Kraków, Poland. This in-office role will run from July to early October 2026, and the best interns will be offered a full-time position after completion.

About The Internship

As an Intern Software Engineer at Zendesk, you’ll collaborate with talented engineers across the globe to build scalable, high-performance products and services. You will:

• Pair with experienced engineers to understand our technology stack and architecture.
• Ship your code to production continuously and improve the experience of tens of thousands of Zendesk customers.
• Use metrics and distributed tracing to instrument changes.
• Gain hands-on experience with real-world challenges and cutting-edge technologies.
• Learn a ton and enjoy what you do every day!

This internship will focus on building applications, enhancing your skills, and providing on-the-job experience to develop your engineering knowledge further. We value individuals who are flexible, adaptable, and eager to learn.

What You’ll Work On

Based on your preference and skillset you’ll be able to choose an internship in one of the teams working in different areas and using various programming languages i.e.: Ruby on Rails, Java, Scala, PHP, Golang (you don’t need to be proficient in them but have the desire to learn!)

What You’ll Gain

By the end of your internship, you will have developed skills to become a successful software developer, including:

• Problem-solving and delivering simple, elegant solutions to complex challenges.
• Writing reliable, maintainable, and high-quality code.
• Collaborating with teammates across different time zones and nationalities.
• Working with a variety of technologies in an agile development environment.
• Engaging in activities and volunteering opportunities with fellow interns.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Currently enrolled in a Computer Science or related degree program.
• Preference for students in their penultimate (junior) year.
• Basic coding skills in at least one programming language (e.g., Ruby on Rails, Java, Scala, PHP, Golang) and a willingness to learn more.
• Authorized to work in Poland (Zendesk does not provide visa sponsorship for this internship).
• Located in Kraków for the full duration of the internship.

Why Zendesk?

At Zendesk, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of our culture. We believe in fostering a workplace where everyone belongs, and our Employee Communities help create a supportive and inclusive environment.

This is more than an internship—it’s an opportunity to learn, grow, and make an impact. Ready to take the next step? Apply now!

Key skills/competency

• Software Development
• Problem-Solving
• Coding
• Agile Methodologies
• High-Performance Systems
• Scalability
• Collaboration
• Distributed Tracing
• Ruby on Rails
• Java