Intern, Software Engineer in Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Intern Software Engineer (Starting Summer 2027)

Location: Birmingham, UK

Application deadline: 31st December 2026

Position Overview

Autodesk provides engineers with the software they need to imagine, design, and make anything, across every industry you can think of. If you feel excited by the opportunity to wake up every morning, knowing that what you do has a direct impact on shaping our world, then come and join us at Autodesk!

We are looking for undergraduates that have the talent and ambition to become accomplished software engineers. During your placement with us we will ensure that you are challenged and given every opportunity to grow your knowledge and experience with the support of an experienced Autodesk developer.

Summer Interns will get the opportunity to work in an Agile Scrum team, made up of 5-8 experienced software engineers, as part of a larger software development team working on Fusion 360 and reporting to our Engineering Director. The software we develop is both challenging and rewarding - from writing toolpath algorithms in C++ to developing web components in TypeScript or creating new AI tools to delight our customers - so we will ensure you get the training and support to help you grow and develop your skills during your time with us.

We offer paid leave, flexible working, private medical cover, plus a new starter stipend. We also encourage our staff to get to know each other, in and out of the office, with subsidised social activities.

Responsibilities

• Work on real commercial development projects mentored by experienced Autodesk developers
• Gain experience of working on large team-based software development
• Learn how to write robust commercial software
• Gain knowledge of the commercial development processes used at Autodesk
• Engage with Agile and Scrum working practices.
• Use source control and Continuous Integration platforms such as GitHub and Jenkins.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 120 UCAS points and predicted 1st or 2:1 degree

What are we looking for

• Bright Computer Science, Maths, Physics, and Engineering students
• Programming experience at some level, ideally using a C-style language (eg. C, C++, Java, C#), is desirable

Learn More

About Autodesk

Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software – from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.

We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk – it’s at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.

When you’re an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!

Salary transparency

Salary is one part of Autodesk’s competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate’s experience, educational level, and geographic location.

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