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Porsche Engineering is looking for motivated Working Students who are passionate about technology and eager to gain hands-on experience in a modern software development environment. This role is ideal for students who have built projects during university courses, personal learning, hackathons, or their free time and want to further develop their technical and professional skills.
You will work alongside experienced engineers and contribute to various areas including cloud infrastructure, web development, testing, automation, and data management.
- Support the development and maintenance of web applications using modern technologies such as React and Python
- Assist with designing, implementing, and improving CI/CD pipelines
- Learn and contribute to cloud infrastructure solutions on Azure and AWS
- Participate in manual and automated testing activities to help ensure software quality
- Work with SQL and NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB) for data storage and analysis
- Contribute to data modelling and system design activities
- Collaborate with developers, testers, and product teams to solve technical challenges.
- Participate in code reviews, knowledge-sharing sessions, and team discussions
- Document technical solutions and continuously improve development processes
Qualifications
- Ongoing Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
- Basic understanding of software development principles and programming concepts
- Familiarity with some of the following: Python, React, JavaScript, TypeScript, SQL or NoSQL databases, Azure or AWS, Git, testing and automation frameworks, and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience gained through university or personal projects, hackathons, internships, or self-learning is highly valued
- Exposure to Docker, containerized applications, and basic DevOps practices.
- Experience with cloud services, including through academic projects
- Strong curiosity and passion for technology, with a proactive and open-minded attitude
- Critical-thinking and problem-solving mindset, with attention to detail and quality
- You speak English fluently; German language is considered a plus
At a Glance
Porsche Engineering Romania specializes in complex technical solutions at its two locations in Cluj-Napoca and Timisoara, including the development of intelligent and connected electric vehicles, electronics, and design.
We cover a wide range of development activities and technical know-how – from conventional powertrains to future mobility, and from prototype to series development. By optimizing brake systems and developing pedestrian protections as well as driver assistance systems, these activities significantly contribute to the improvement of future car safety. As an integral part of the Porsche Engineering, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Stuttgart (Germany) based sports car manufacturer Porsche AG, the work of our engineers in Cluj and Timisoara results into improvements and innovations incorporated in the Porsche sports cars, sold all over the world.
More information can be found on our website:
https://www.porscheengineering.com/en/peg/about-us/locations/romania/
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Knowledge-Sharing
Working with new technologies and employing innovative methodologies has always been a part of our day-to-day operations, therefore knowledge sharing is an essential part of our work culture. We regularly organize internal technical meetups to build bridges between departments, share best practices, and learn about new ways of thinking.
Collaboration with Universities and Master’s Program
On average, our company offers 12 master's thesis topics per year, based on allocation interviews for the top-performing students, and 10 Porsche Engineering scholarships for master's program students with outstanding technical and soft skills. To ensure continuity, our Master curriculum is updated yearly, and only the top 5 bachelor level students are eligible for Porsche Engineering scholarships. For those with a Ph.D., a scholarship for research and development in the AI field is also available.
Expanding our Know-How
It is important to stay ahead of technological trends in order to respond to ever-changing consumer needs, such as making cars safer and more enjoyable to drive. Based on project demands, we provide internal and external soft and technical skill trainings to meet these requirements.
Performance Running in our Blood
We are part of the Porsche family that specializes in high-performance sports cars, so getting involved in various sporting events and supporting our employees in their quest to become better athletes comes naturally to us.
Community Support
As part of a very active social community, we take our commitment seriously when it comes to supporting programs and initiatives that make lives better and provide renewed opportunities for children and adults alike. Giving back to the community, whether through donations or employee volunteering, through the most appropriate social causes that reflect our values and culture, is our primary focus.
How to apply?
Please fill out our online application form and enclose your complete application documents at the end, consisting of cover letter, curriculum vitae, ideally also your work and (university) school references and, if necessary, other certificates.
Contact
You can apply directly from our job location site or for direct applications please send your CV at: JobsRomania@porsche-engineering.ro