Software Engineering Intern

Who are we?

Gen Digital is a global company dedicated to cyber safety, helping millions of users worldwide stay secure in the digital world. Our well-known brands—including Norton, Avast, LifeLock, and Avira—provide cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions. With a strong engineering culture and innovation-driven mindset, we are committed to protecting the online experiences of individuals and businesses.

Our Prague office is home to top-tier engineers, product managers, and designers who work on global solutions. As a summer intern, you will be part of this dynamic environment, learning from experienced professionals and contributing to real projects.

About the Role

Are you a tech-savvy student looking for hands-on experience in software development? Join our Summer Internship program and become part of a team that builds and maintains an internal web application for managing campaigns and in-product messaging. You'll work with modern technologies, collaborate with experienced professionals, and gain valuable insights into real-world software development.

This full-time internship runs from 1st July to 30th September and is primarily on-site at our offices in Prague.
 

Objectives:

• Assist in the development of new features and improvements in our internal web application

• Work with TypeScript (JavaScript), PostgreSQL, Google Cloud Platform, Kotlin, and other technologies

• Collaborate with developers, designers, and product managers to deliver high-quality solutions

• Learn and apply best practices in coding, testing, and software deployment

• Participate in team meetings, brainstorming sessions, and code reviews

Competencies:

• Interest in web development and backend systems

• Basic experience with TypeScript (JavaScript) or another programming language

• Familiarity with databases (PostgreSQL) and cloud platforms is a plus

• Problem-solving mindset and attention to detail

• Ability to communicate and work in English within an international team

What We Offer:

• Real-world experience in a corporate tech environment

• Opportunity to work with modern technologies and industry best practices

• Supportive and collaborative team based in Prague

• Mentorship and learning from experienced professionals

• A chance to contribute to real projects with real impact
   

If you’re eager to learn and want to gain valuable experience in software development, we’d love to hear from you!

Gen is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on merit, experience, and business needs, without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law. Gen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based on such protected characteristics and seeks to recruit the most talented candidates from diverse cultures and backgrounds. 

We also consider employment-qualified individuals with arrest and conviction records. In addition, we will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Learn more about pay transparency. 

Gen complies with all anti-discrimination laws. 

To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.