Software Engineer Intern, Arondite

• Arondite is looking for an ambitious and versatile Software Engineering Intern to work in our growing software engineering team for the summer of 2026
• Will be entering the final year of an undergraduate degree in Computer Science or another technical subject in September 2026
• Are an ambitious builder with extremely strong software engineering skills
• Care about the ethical defence of sovereign democracies
• Want to work closely with cutting-edge AI and integrate with autonomous systems (e.g., drones)
• Want to see your work used with impact in the real-world (affecting atoms, not just bits)
• Have programming experience in at least one server-side programming language (e.g., Python, C++, Java, or Rust)
• We don't expect everyone to have experience across each of these areas. Please apply even if you only partially fulfil this list
• We believe in working closely with defence customers. As a result, this role will require the individual to hold a clearance or be willing to undergo UK security vetting to Security Check (SC) or above. This normally requires having continuous residency in the UK for at least 5 years

Desirable

• Arondite is a defence technology company building the foundational software and AI to power the autonomous age
• Our aim is to revolutionise the way organisations collaborate with sensors, robots and autonomous systems and use the data they generate. We are driven by our determination to help defend our collective democratic values and by our strong belief that an elite group of engineers can make a big difference. We are ambitious, well-funded and building for the long-term
• You will join Arondite at a pivotal moment in the company’s journey. Our company is being built by exceptional engineers - people who find high-impact and technically challenging work engaging and exciting, and who consistently deliver outsized impact. You will collaborate with other brilliant minds to solve some of the world’s hardest and most important problems
• You will have ownership and autonomy from Day One. There is no corporate ladder at Arondite. From your first day, you will directly influence the design, functionality, and direction of Arondite’s product offering
• We hire the best people and give them extremely high levels of autonomy; the sky is the limit for an individual with the right ambition
• If you are motivated by our mission and if you want to be part of a growing team of outstanding people, then we want to hear from you
• This internship is a hands-on opportunity to work on real-world projects, contribute to meaningful software development, and learn from experienced engineers in a fast-paced environment

• Generally, our interview process is comprised of the following stages:
• CV submission with initial questions
• Introductory Teams call (30 mins)
• In-person technical interview (1-1.5 hours)