Internship-Software Development Engineer
We are looking for students and early‑career professional who are willing to build a career in embedded firmware software development for IoT and medical devices.
The role will be based in Flex Milan Design Center.
What a typical day looks like:
- You will design and develop embedded firmware (low-level software) for medical devices.
- Collaborate in the definition of software requirements and embedded system architecture.
- Develop and maintain embedded C code on microcontrollers, with strong focus on quality, reliability, and security.
- Support software integration with hardware and peripherals (MCU, sensors, communication interfaces).
- Collaborate daily with multidisciplinary and international engineering teams (HW, System, QA).
Here is some of what you’ll need:
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or similar.
- Basic knowledge of embedded systems / microcontroller-based development.
- Familiarity with C programming and embedded software concepts (interrupts, timers, peripherals, memory).
- Interest in firmware development for regulated products (medical devices).
- Flexibility and availability to travel.
- Fluent English and Italian.
What you’ll get for the great work you provide:
- 6 month Internship program (plus 6 month renewable).
- An international working environment.
- Work with leading companies in their industrial segments.
- Opportunity to work in a medical device R&D environment, following structured development processes.
Is Sponsorship Available?
NoFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email [email protected] and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).Skills Required
- Degree in Electrical Engineering, Information Engineering, Computer Science or similar
- Familiarity with standard code development on microcontroller
- Fluent English
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, paid sick time, company‑wide shutdown days, and in some cases unlimited PTO point to extensive time‑off provisions. Flexible and hybrid work arrangements in certain teams further support work‑life balance.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Quarterly bonus checks and performance bonuses supplement base pay, and some roles can earn overtime at 1.5x. These elements strengthen the reliability of cash incentives.
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