2026 Intern - Software Development Engineer (Java)

Job Description

Our Company

Changing the world through digital experiences is what Adobes all about. We give everyonefrom emerging artists to global brandseverything they need to design and deliver exceptional digital experiences Were passionate about empowering people to create beautiful and powerful images, videos, and apps, and transform how companies interact with customers across every screen.

Were on a mission to hire the very best and are committed to creating exceptional employee experiences where everyone is respected and has access to equal opportunity. We realize that new ideas can come from everywhere in the organization, and we know the next big idea could be yours

2026 Intern Software Development Engineer (Java)

Ready to launch your engineering career in tech?
When you join us as an engineering intern, youll dive into real projects that impact the future of our products. Youll work side-by-side with experienced teams, contribute meaningful code, and see how a global tech company builds and scales innovation.

Internship Details

• Location: Hamburg
• Duration: 6 months
• Start date: 1st March 2026
• End date: 31st August 2026
• Eligibility: Students that are enrolled in Bachelor or Masters program, must be graduating the following year. Final year of study based in Munich.
• Hybrid: 3 days per week in the office, 2 days per week work from home

About the role

Are you looking for a creative, dynamic work environment where you can make a real impact?
Join Adobes mission to redefine and standardise the Content and Collaboration Platform. Were building a suite of cloud services that power seamless collaboration across desktop, mobile, and web productsenabling developers to choose the right mix of storage and collaboration tools for exceptional user experiences.
As part of the Content and Collaboration Services team, youll contribute to services used across Adobe SaaS offerings like Adobe Express and desktop products, operated globally on AWS. Youll work in a cross-functional team to develop, deploy, and own dockerised Java microservicesbuild it and own it
Youll be based in Hamburg, collaborating with teams in the USA and India. Were looking for self-directed, team-oriented individuals eager to learn from experienced colleagues and kickstart their career in software engineering.

What you will do

• Work in a cross-functional team with full ownership of the services you develop.
• Enhance platform architecture to support current and future standard processes.
• Contribute to high standards of code quality, robustness, and security.
• Follow secure development principles and foster a culture of continuous learning.
• Collaborate with Adobe internal client teams integrating with the Content Platform.

What you need to succeed

• Strong programming skills in Java.
• Basic understanding of cloud platforms, containerisation, and distributed systems.
• Proactive mindsetif you see something, speak up.
• Committed to teamwork, self-organisation, and continuous improvement.
• Fluent in both German and English.

What to expect from the recruitment process

Our selection process typically consists of three stages as follows:

• 60-minute Online Assessment.
• 90-minute Technical Interview with the team.
• 45-minute Soft-Skills Interview with the Hiring Manager.

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Locations

Location
Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany

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