Internship Engineering - Software Development (Summer 2026)
Bitmovin
Core skills: computer engineering, problem solving, team work, time management, critical thinking, adaptability, initiative
STARTING TIME: June 29th
DURATION: 10 weeks
Bitmovin is a global Series-C SaaS scale-up that provides award-winning video streaming technology to world-renowned brands including Disney+, Discovery+, BBC, Red Bull Media House, Hulu, fuboTV, and The New York Times, to name just a few.
Our solution suite consists of a Video Encoder, Player, and Analytics platform, enabling content owners to redefine the viewer experience through API-based workflow optimization, fast turnaround, and scalability. Innovations include the first commercial HTML5 MPEG-DASH.
“We are constantly seeking out forward thinking individuals who want to shape the future of video… come and work with us!”
Stefan Lederer, CEO
At Bitmovin we value cognitive diversity and the huge part this plays in not only creating a global culture second to none, but in how this underpins our ability to create truly representative, Emmy award winning products. Diversity in all its forms is encouraged and celebrated at Bitmovin; everyone has a role to play in helping us shape the future of video.
Why us?
Bitmovin wants to give students from technical schools like HTL valuable work experience and also support them in writing their diplomas during a paid internship.
We are welcoming students from all backgrounds, however it would be beneficial to have a passion for software engineering and knowledge of fundamentals.
Your Impact
Come and work on a range of cool projects, using state of the art technology, that help shape products used by millions of customers worldwide and a trusted by industry leading players like DAZN, Disney+, F1 You could get involved in:
- Utilizing AI in Video Streaming
- Analyzing docker images for optimal size
- Creating a player debugging user interface
- Building a software programmable Smart TV remote
- Testing new CPU architectures
…. and much more!
Want to sign up?
Search our careers page and upload your CV, school certificate (Zeugnis), and a motivation video with your expectations for an internship at Bitmovin. We recommend a minimum of two months to ensure a truly rewarding learning experience.
As part of the application process, we would love to get to know you better through a short video. In this video, we would like to know:
- "What are your personal goals for this internship, and what skills or experiences do you hope to gain?"
- "Please tell us about the time you most successfully hacked some (non-computer) system to your advantage."
- "What aspects of building software give you the most energy, and what experiences shaped that?"
Guidelines for the video:
- Keep it concise (2-3 minutes).
- Be authentic and showcase your personality.
- Feel free to demonstrate your passion and creativity—this is your chance to stand out!
- Using the box below enter a link to a dropbox or google drive folder where you have stored your video (remember to allow view access for everyone)
We look forward to hearing from you!
STARTING TIME: June 29th
DURATION: 10 weeks
Life at Bitmovin
Find out more about us on our Careers Page
See what fellow Bitmovers are saying on LinkedIn
Check the employee reviews on Glassdoor
For all of our roles, we are willing to offer flexible working arrangements to support everyone’s unique circumstances.