Software and Data Engineer Intern (12 Months, Rotkreuz)

About the role

Roche Diagnostics in Rotkreuz, Switzerland, is looking for a Digital & Analytics Intern (Software and Data Engineer) for a 12-month internship in a hybrid setting. The team solves operational challenges through data, digital products and AI, and the assignment is tailored to the candidate's strengths and project needs. The preferred start date is January 2027.

Key responsibilities

• Work with business and process experts to understand operational challenges, turn them into clear requirements and define success criteria.
• Design and build dashboards, analytical applications and lightweight web apps using Python, R or TypeScript, with React or FastAPI where appropriate.
• Develop and improve data pipelines and transformations with SQL, Airflow and dbt.
• Contribute to automation, DevOps and CI/CD practices, including testing, deployment and maintainable workflows.
• Help with solution concepts, prototypes and feasibility assessments.
• Contribute to data governance, data quality and digital engineering standards.
• Communicate technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders through documentation, demos and presentations.
• Work with Product Care data across supply, quality and engineering to improve data availability.

Required profile

• Currently enrolled in a Master's degree or completed a Bachelor's within the last 12 months, preferably in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Data Science, AI or a related field.
• Practical experience with at least one programming language (Python, TypeScript or R) and basic SQL experience.
• Experience developing an application, analytical solution or substantial software project.
• Fluent English; German is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and communication skills, able to work independently and learn quickly.
• Cannot combine the internship with a university thesis.

Required skills

• Preferred: hands-on experience with Git, CI/CD or automated testing.
• Preferred: React, FastAPI, dbt or Airflow.
• Nice to have: AI agents, data visualization, data products.

Applicants submit a CV, a motivation letter and a certificate of enrolment or degree certificate. Non-EU/Non-EFTA citizens must also provide a university confirmation that the internship is mandatory and that they remain enrolled throughout.