Internship: Software Development

Internship: Software Development at Philips

Start date: September 2025

Type: Internship (it's possible to write thesis)
Length: 5-6 months
Time: 40 hours/week

The Azurion X-Ray scanners developed by Philips are used all around the world to diagnose and treat patients for cardiovascular and neurological diseases. There are currently more than 8000 systems used in hospitals globally.

Obviously, the development of such complex systems involves a lot of disciplines, and one major discipline is software development. We develop software on several different levels: Embedded software on Linux based hardware components, C++ control software on Windows PCs, C# .Net software for control software and for test software and web-based applications, mostly for tool applications.

As an intern you will get a specific assignment, tailored to your skills, experience and interests. The assignment can be in all of the above-mentioned software levels. A large part of each assignment will be research work to gather user requirements and to define alternative solutions to challenges. Typically, you will create a prototype or proof of concept implementation to back up your research. Presenting your progress and your results to a large team of professional software developers in Philips is also required and gives you the opportunity to practice.

You're the right fit if:

• Currently studying for Bachelor or Master in the direction of Business Informatics, Computer Sciences, Engineering Software or ICT

• Fluent in English speaking and writing, as all documentation is in English

• Knowledge of general software development processes, frameworks and languages

• Ability to communicate abstract concepts; good communication skills able to in a timely manner to communicate with other disciplines such as IT, SW Development teams, and (System) Test Teams.

• Team player, proactive, analytical, conceptual thinker and a structured worker.

How we work together
We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week. This role is an office based role.

In return we offer you

• You learn to apply your technical skills in a large (Healthcare) regulated organization.

• You learn how to get the different stakeholders with different opinions to come to a solution.

• You have the opportunity to enhance your technical skills with support from professional software developers.

In addition, we also want to remunerate you well for the opportunity. This includes:

• Monthly full-time allowance between €500 - €700 gross, depending on your education level. Part-time internships receive the allowance pro-rata.

• Housing compensation. Should you need to relocate to near our office, we’ll offer you a monthly allowance of €300 net if location is in the vicinity of Amsterdam, €255 net for all other Philips locations. To be eligible, we’ll just ask for the rental contract from your landlord, and your usual home-work travel distance needs to be more than 50 km or 1.5 hours of travel time (for a one way trip).

• Travel compensation, if you are not eligible for a free public transport card; you will receive max. €192 net as a monthly allowance.

• Paid holidays per internship term

About Philips
We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody everywhere has access to the quality healthcare that we all deserve. Do the work of your life to help the lives of others.

If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our culture of impact with care.

Over 125 years ago, Frederik and Gerard Philips started a small light bulb company in Eindhoven.

Little did they realize that it would become a global force of innovation, committed to improving billions of lives worldwide. But it did.

Today, Philips is a world leading health technology company with a vision to make life better for people worldwide through meaningful innovation. Making good on this promise depends on our passionate, inspirational, collaborative and diverse team.

We have over 80,000+ brilliant people around the world but are always looking for more. Like-minded, motivated, focused minds to join us in creating a healthier, more connected society while transforming themselves personally and professionally.

Working at Philips is more than a job. It's an experience filled with unexpected moments that will transform you in lasting and positive ways. Help us improve the world for the better while building a career that no one could have planned for. Even you.