Software Engineering Intern

Sika, a global specialty‑chemicals leader that supplies bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing and protection solutions for the building and industrial sectors, is seeking a Software Engineering Intern for its Web & eCommerce Team. The internship offers students or recent graduates the chance to contribute to a variety of technical projects that support the company’s digital transformation and sustainability goals. Interns will be involved in creating and refining business applications and automating processes across several initiatives. Typical work includes generating product metadata with generative AI, building functional and semantic similarity models for chemicals, delivering training content through interactive chatbots, parsing website data while preventing hallucinations, tagging images using Sika’s ontology and knowledge graph, and developing recommendation or ranking algorithms for the eCommerce platform. Applicants should possess a basic grasp of at least one programming or scripting language, familiarity with database technologies and query languages, and foundational knowledge of data engineering, data science and computer‑science principles. A friendly, personable attitude and the ability to work well within a collaborative environment are also expected. The role provides exposure to senior technology leaders, visibility to IT management, and participation in clearly defined projects that can satisfy academic credit requirements. The team is described as dynamic, multicultural and enjoyable, reflecting the “Sika Spirit” of straightforward and supportive colleague relationships. Competitive compensation aligned with local market standards is offered, with pay determined by relevant skills, education and training.