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Carl Zeiss AG

Internship - Embedded Linux

Carl Zeiss AG
Jena, TH500+ employeesSide job
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  • Start Date

    On request

  • Sector

    Technology

  • Salary

    Competitive salary

Listing data as of November 3, 2026

About this Apprenticeship

Welcome to ZEISS – a company that combines innovation and responsibility! Our corporate functions are diverse and make a decisive contribution to the strategic orientation and sustainable success of ZEISS. With us, you have the opportunity to perfectly combine your studies with practical experience while actively contributing to exciting projects. This allows you to gain valuable skills, expand your network, and grow both professionally and personally.

What You'll Learn

  • At ZEISS, you won't just write code - you'll work on hardware demonstrators evaluating new technologies for medical devices, microscopy and semiconductor manufacturing.
  • As part of a team of scientists and research engineers, you will spend at least 6 months developing embedded Linux systems, integrating cameras, displays, and SoCs to prototype and validate new software/hardware concepts hands-on in the lab.

Requirements

  • You are enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program in electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics or a related field
  • You have experience with Desktop Linux and a genuine interest in how it works under the hood - from kernel to hardware interfaces
  • You have first hands-on experience with embedded systems, such as Raspberry Pi or microcontrollers
  • You are curious, proactive and enjoy learning by doing - rapid prototyping gets you excited
  • You communicate well in English and/or German
  • The internship lasts approximately 6 months and can be followed by a bachelor's or master's thesis

What Carl Zeiss AG offers

  • Real project ownership: contribute to embedded computing solutions used in medical, microscopy and semiconductor industries
  • Hands-on experience with the latest embedded hardware and software platforms
  • A collaborative, open-minded team that welcomes new ideas and fresh perspectives
  • Close mentorship by experienced engineers and researchers
  • Flexible working arrangements, including partial remote work
  • The chance to grow with a globally leading technology company - with potential for a subsequent thesis or career opportunities at ZEISS

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