Software Engineer (Intern) (AI/Java)

Location: Madrid, Spain; hybrid work model balancing office and remote work

Company

hirify.global develops digital employee experience management software that provides real-time visibility, analytics, automation, and employee feedback across enterprise endpoints.

What you will do

• Assist with developing and testing Java-based software solutions.
• Apply programming skills and AI knowledge to product development.
• Contribute to technical optimizations, software maintenance, documentation, and feature development.
• Participate in agile meetings and code reviews while collaborating with senior engineers.
• Learn and apply software development best practices, coding standards, and engineering processes.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a master's degree in AI or a closely related field, typically after a bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, or a related discipline; other paths may be considered with relevant engineering and AI foundations.
• Academic or personal projects involving retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), search optimization, or databases supporting AI applications.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes and distributed systems.
• Software engineering foundations, programming knowledge, and understanding of how software is built.
• Knowledge and practice of SOLID principles.
• Collaborative approach, strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills.
• Clear communication skills in English are required.
• Interest in developing software engineering and AI skills, with the ability to learn new technologies independently.

Nice to have

• Theoretical understanding of microservices.
• Kafka familiarity.

Culture & Benefits

• Six-month internship in a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning and hands-on development.
• Permanent contract and competitive compensation package are listed, but benefits may vary for internship roles.
• Hybrid work with structured office-based onboarding and connection-building for new hires.
• Private health insurance, daily meal vouchers, flexible hours, paid time off, holidays, and volunteer days may be available according to role eligibility.
• Relocation package offered to people coming from another country.
• Central Madrid office near the Bernabeu Stadium, company events, learning support, and additional employee benefits are available subject to internship eligibility.