Software Engineer Intern

Overview

Red Gate is offering a paid software engineering internship based in Cambridge, United Kingdom. The position runs for 10 weeks during the summer of 2027 and is designed for students heading into their final year of university. Interns join a product team as full members to build software used by database professionals worldwide, working alongside engineers on real products and features.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to students who expect to graduate in 2028 with a degree in a relevant subject and who are available for the full 10-week duration. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this internship. Candidates should enjoy software, communicate clearly, ask questions, share what they learn, and value teamwork including giving and receiving feedback.

What you get

Interns receive 10 weeks of paid hands-on experience working directly on product teams using the same tools as other engineers, including AI tools like Claude. Participants are assigned an intern manager for feedback and a buddy for general support. The role includes protected time every Friday afternoon dedicated to learning, skill development, lightning talks, communities of practice, or independent projects.

Requirements

Applicants must submit a CV that includes educational details such as the course and year of graduation, relevant work experience if any, a project or accomplishment they are proud of, and a statement detailing what they hope to learn from the internship. Cover letters are not required for this application process.

Key dates

The internship takes place during the summer of 2027. Applications are reviewed by human Talent Partners rather than automated tools, and candidates can expect to receive a response within a few days.