Picnic - Tech summer internship

Deadline: As soon as possible

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Location(s)

  • Netherlands
Amsterdam

Overview

Own an end to end project in a real production environment as an integral part of one of our teams. At Picnic your skills will be taken to the next level with the latest tech! And our diverse set of projects will keep you challenged and motivated. From optimizing large-scale vehicle routing with advanced solver technologies, to productionizing AI-driven quality gates in our release pipelines, you’ll work on problems that directly impact our operations. You might even find yourself building robust testing frameworks for automated warehouse systems, bridging the gap between software and real-world logistics.

Details

Tricks of the trade

  • Drive: With a strong motivation to learn and improve, you’ll take ownership of a project while working closely with your colleagues to grow and develop your skills.
  • Contribution: You’ll learn how to design, test, and improve key aspects of our operations, with plenty of mentorship along the way. You’ll also have the opportunity to take ownership of a project, bringing both creativity and analytical thinking to the table.
  • Curiosity: You’re driven to explore and optimize systems, always eager to understand how each line of code contributes to the bigger picture and overall business goals.
  • Our Tech: a project for every taste and every stack! 

Backend: Java25, Python, Springboot, MongoDB

ML: Python, LLM APIs (Claude, GPT)

Frontend: Mobile Development, React Native

With a chance to get experience working with Solvers (such as Timefold), SQL, protocol buffers and other cutting edge tooling!

Opportunity is About


Eligibility

Candidates should be from:


Description of Ideal Candidate

We’re looking for

  • You just finished, or are about to finish your Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Information Technology, Computer Engineering or a related technical field 
  • You have EU nationality (note that a Working Visa or University Visa is not sufficient for this Summer Internship)
  • A collaborative mindset, ready to engage with the team and seek out new opportunities for improvement.
  • Motivated to challenge the status quo and drive innovative solutions to enhance efficiency.
  • Your English skills are on point (no Dutch required)

Dates

Deadline: As soon as possible


Cost/funding for participants

Picnic Perks

  • Every expert was once a beginner! You will gain real-world experience as part of a top-notch tech team. You’ll get plenty of opportunities to challenge yourself and grow, including the Lunch & Learn sessions, and Tech Academy workshops.
  • Summer vibes, tech tribe! Make this summer a season of growth and networking! Join a group of passionate learners for the opportunity to apply your skills through hands-on projects, then kick back with the tech team at our epic summer party - perfect for bonding and making memories.
  • Make a difference: You’ll work in an awesome startup environment with the freedom to drive your own project and create an impact. Our fully electric vehicles and sustainable business model mean you’ll also be contributing to making the world a better place! 
  • Teamwork makes the dream work: With more than 80 nationalities across 3 countries, you’ll be part of a diverse company with plenty of cool stuff to get involved with, like board game evenings and after-work drinks!
  •  You are what you eat: You’ll get freshly prepared, healthy lunches and snacks (with plenty of vegetarian, vegan, and halal options). Coffee snob? Don’t worry, our amazing Picnic barista has you covered.

A bit about us

When you join Picnic, you’re joining the shopping revolution, delivering groceries to millions of people across Europe, and we’re growing fast. Think super fresh products and personal service, but in a modern, sustainable way. The tech team at Picnic is at the core of Picnic. From deep learning models to forecast orders to delivery algorithms to warehouse logistics: we’ve built it all from the ground up. You’ll thrive here if you’re a problem solver with a pro-active mindset who’s not afraid to be challenged daily. 

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