Praktikum Control Software Plugins Entwicklung (f/m/d)

European X-Ray Free-Electron Laser Facility GmbH

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Praktikum Control Software Plugins Entwicklung (f/m/d), European X-Ray Free-Electron Laser Facility GmbH

European XFEL is an international non-profit company located in the Hamburg area in Germany. It operates a 3.4 km-long X-ray laser, which produces X-rays of unique quality for studies in physics, chemistry, the life sciences, materials research and other disciplines. The diverse scientific facilities at European XFEL enable scientists from across the globe to carry out a wide range of experimental techniques.
As part of the BSBF international traineeship scheme, and as of October 2026, we are looking for an

The Position You will help the EuXFEL's Control Software group integrate hardware into the facility's control system, Karabo, and implement procedures therein. This includes:

Collaboratively develop plugins for the control system, so-called devices, that implement specific functionality or interface to hardware
Write and execute tests for the software
Design and implement user interfaces
Participate in commissioning of the software
Engage in code-review within the group

Requirements Currently enrolled Bachelor or Master Student in STEM field. The enrollment must be valid for the entire internship duration

Available as of 1 October 2026
Good command of English as a working language is a must
Hands-on experience with the Python programming language is a must

For additional information, please contact Steffen Hauf ().
Working place will be Schenefeld, in the Hamburg metropolitan area. General information on working in Germany, the Hamburg area and the European XFEL can be found on our .

Our offer Become part of a vibrant international and multi-cultural team of scientists, engineers, technical and administrative staff. Be involved in cutting edge scientific and technical progress and participate in our international networks. Experience our atmosphere of tolerance and respect.

Remuneration: 250 € per month (currently enrolled Bachelor student) or 400 € per month (currently enrolled Master student) and, in addition to that, 10 € per day if the intern does not reside in the federal states of Hamburg or Schleswig-Holstein
Flexible working times (39 hours/week) and option to work from home depending on tasks
Partially financed job-ticket for public transportation
Paid round trip from home country to European XFEL for employment start
Support in finding temporary housing
Monthly social events and subsidized company restaurant

Our company language is English.

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