Summer Trainee for Software Engineering

Looking for a super cool summer job in the field of technology? Are you all about science and technology? Would work with cutting-edge ultra-low temperature cooling systems and curious people be awesome? Do you want to be a part of progress and success? If yes, then Bluefors could be the place for you this summer!

Our Software Engineering team is now looking for Trainees to support the great growth story of ours. Position in our Software Engineering team will support your studies and helps you to gain work experience in the field of high-tech product manufacturing and enhance the possible future career plans of yours. Our team is responsible for developing the control software of the dilution refrigerator. Software development is critical to our core business, and you could be part of keeping our software a world-class product.

Your tasks will include software development, programming and writing documentation. You might also be participating in some software design. We expect you to have a mindset for high quality, drive, and ability to learn. You would be a perfect fit to the team if you are a student in computer science or IT field.

To succeed in this role, it is required to have Java programming experience on basic or intermediate level and basic understanding of different software design patterns. If you have Python programming experience, it is an advantage for you. Positive and hands-on attitude with the ability to work independently within a great team takes you a long way. We expect you to be genuinely proud of what you do, and you do it meticulously.

The Software Engineering team is a group of passionate professionals from different backgrounds and nationalities, and this is a great opportunity for you to develop yourself as a future professional. Our work language is English on daily basis and position offers you a great opportunity to improve your strong communication skills even further.

During the summer your main responsibilities will be
• Software development tasks
• Programming
• Writing documentation
• Possibility to participate in software design

What we expect from you
• Some studies completed in computer science of IT field
• Experience in Java programming on basic or intermediate level
• Basic understanding of different software design patterns
• English language skills
• Active and hands-on attitude to get things done
• Open-minded, curious, and positive attitude

We also appreciate
• Ability to work independently
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Quality oriented and meticulous approach to work
• Experience in Python programming is considered as a plus

At Bluefors we’re all about continuous development, learning and collaboration in our international environment (we have people from almost 50 different nationalities!) and we always welcome new, uprising talents. You’ll be encouraged by your team, and you will learn from the best minds in your field. Our head office is in Pitäjänmäki, Helsinki and your exact starting and ending dates can be discussed.

All the summer positions will be filled as soon as we find the perfect candidate, so be quick! Fill in the application by January 31, 2024 at BLUEFORS.COM in English, with your application letter and CV included. The recruitment process will include a video interview and a face-to-face interview at our premises. Come and be part of the progress!

For more information contact Software Engineering Manager Petri Ruohonen, email: petri.ruohonen@bluefors.com

Bluefors designs and manufactures measurement systems, that can provide clean and quiet environment for scientific research, even at ultra-low temperatures. We have a strong focus on the quantum computing and information community. Our systems have options including wiring and superconducting magnets and can be customized to meet the requirements of each customer. We are here to support scientists and industries go further. For this we brought together the best minds. We are curious to the core and have one mission: progress. Continuous development, learning, collaboration, and information sharing are fundamental to our way of working.

Bluefors is a well-known market leader with reliable, easy-to-use quality products. In our agile company structure customers are in direct contact with scientists and engineers who design their system. We deliver systems all around the world and the markets for our products are constantly growing. Currently we employ more than 380 professionals from 47 different nationalities. We offer competitive benefits package, employee share program and a flexible working environment. Our head office is in Pitäjänmäki, Helsinki. We are a non-smoking workplace.