Summer Internship – Software Engineering

Twipe is a mediatech scale-up based in Leuven, Belgium working with leading newspaper publishers in Europe and the US to grow their digital subscribers and sustain quality journalism. We offer cloud based digital edition publishing, analytics, and personalization solutions. Our innovative solutions accelerate the growth of newspapers including Le Monde, The Telegraph and the various titles of Mediahuis (De Standaard, Het Nieuwsblad, De Telegraaf,…).

In order to support our growth, we are looking for highly talented individuals who are willing to join our journey of innovation and entrepreneurship. We offer internships for periods of minimum 6 -8 weeks for 3rd year bachelor students or higher in computer science. In line with your preferences and the business needs at hand, you will get the opportunity to join Twipe in one of the following teams:

• Frontend Development

• Backend Development

• Data & AI

At Twipe, we’re particularly excited to work with candidates based in Belgium who are eager to build their careers locally. Whether you’re studying at KU Leuven, VUB, UCLouvain, or another top Belgian institution, we invite you to join us and become part of a thriving tech hub located in the innovative ecosystem of Leuven.

What can you expect from us?

• Ongoing learning opportunities with coaching from senior Twipees

• The opportunity to work on projects with real-life business impact

• A fun and motivated team, experiencing day-to-day professional life

• A paid internship

• Get to know our summer intern 2024

How do you make a difference?

• You raise the bar and strive for excellence in all your initiatives

• You have a strong work ethic and a real “can do” attitude; you like to get things done

• You have a growth mindset. You’re constantly striving to learn new things and improve

• You follow industry news, regularly tinker with new technologies, and read books and blogs to keep your skills sharp

Your track record:

• You are 1st year or 2nd year Master student in Computer Engineering

• You are eager to learn more about Frontend Development; Backend Development or Data & AI

• You are a team player

• You are fluent in English

Why you should join us:

• The opportunity to make a difference from day one in a tech scale-up, solving problems of global interest in the media sector

• A training-friendly environment conducive to your skills development

• A challenging job in a young & international company at the forefront of innovation in emerging technologies

• An attractive workplace at the crossroads of creativity, design and technology

• Teambuilding events like a well-deserved Tomorrowland VIP experience, a team trip to climb Mount Etna or a skiing trip in Austria

• Come as you are, we invest in diversity, ensure equality and encourage expression. We have a zero-tolerance policy for harassment, bias or discrimination within the company