Internship - Software and Data Engineer (for 12 months in Rotkreuz)

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters. The Position As a Digital & Analytics Intern at Roche Diagnostics in Rotkreuz, Switzerland, you will join an innovative team solving operational challenges through data, digital products, and AI. Working in a hybrid model, you will contribute across the entire solution lifecycle—from problem identification to prototyping and adoption. Designed for candidates with backgrounds in Data Engineering or Data Analytics & Science, your assignment will be tailored to your strengths and project needs (expertise in every listed technology is not required). This internship position is located in Rotkreuz, Switzerland, with a hybrid working model. The Opportunity: You work with business and process experts to understand operational challenges, identify opportunities, translate them into clear requirements and define what success looks like. You design and build dashboards, analytical applications and lightweight web applications using technologies such as Python, R or TypeScript, with frameworks such as React or FastAPI where appropriate. You develop and improve reliable data pipelines and transformations using technologies such as SQL, Airflow and dbt. You contribute to automation, DevOps and CI/CD practices, including testing, deployment and maintainable development workflows. You contribute to solution concepts, prototypes and feasibility assessments together with experienced team members and stakeholders. You contribute to data governance, data quality and digital engineering standards to support reliable and compliant solutions. You communicate technical concepts and findings clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders through documentation, demos and presentations. You work with Product Care data across areas such as supply, quality and engineering, improving data availability and supporting better operational decisions. Who You Are: You are currently enrolled in a Master’s degree or have completed a Bachelor’s degree within the last 12 months prior to the internship start date, preferably in Computer Science, Business Informatics, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field. You bring practical experience with at least one programming language such as Python, TypeScript, or R, alongside basic experience with SQL and working with data. You bring experience developing an application, analytical solution, or substantial software project through your studies, work experience, or personal projects. You possess strong communication skills and fluent English, enabling effective collaboration. German is nice to have. You possess a high level of problem-solving competence, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently, learn quickly, and collaborate effectively with others. An understanding of basic software-design principles and an interest in modern software engineering and AI is considered an asset. Hands-on experience with Git, CI/CD, or automated testing, and exposure to technologies like React, FastAPI, dbt, or Airflow is preferred. Experience with AI agents, data visualization, or building data products is nice to have. Additional information: Start Date & Duration: The preferred start date for the internship is January 2027 with a duration of 12 months or upon discussion. Workload: Flexible working options from 80% to 100% full-time equivalent are open for discussion. Thesis Note: Please note that the internship cannot be combined with a university thesis. Application Process: Please upload your CV (in English) , a motivation letter with your application, and a certificate of enrolment (if you are currently studying) or your degree certificate (if you have already completed your studies). Non-EU/Non-EFTA citizens : Must attach a confirmation from the university to the application documents, stating that a mandatory internship is part of the education and be continuously enrolled in their university for the whole duration of this internship. Ready to take the next step? We'd love to hear from you. Apply now to explore this exciting opportunity! Who we are A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact. Let’s build a healthier future, together. Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.