Software Intern

Location: Bangalore, India

Thales is a global technology leader trusted by governments, institutions, and enterprises to tackle their most demanding challenges. From quantum applications and artificial intelligence to cybersecurity and 6G innovation, our solutions empower critical decisions rooted in human intelligence. Operating at the forefront of aerospace and space, cybersecurity and digital identity, we’re driven by a mission to build a future we can all trust.

Present in India since 1953, Thales is headquartered in Noida and has other operational offices and sites spread across Delhi, Gurugram, Bengaluru and Mumbai, among others. Over 2200 employees are working with Thales and its joint ventures in India. Since the beginning, Thales has been playing an essential role in India’s growth story by sharing its technologies and expertise in Defence, Aerospace and Cyber & Digital sectors. Thales has two engineering competence centres in India - one in Noida focused on Cyber & Digital business, while the one in Bengaluru focuses on hardware, software and systems engineering capabilities for both the civil and defence sectors, serving global needs. The Group has also established an MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) facility in Gurugram to provide comprehensive avionics maintenance and repair services to Indian airlines and support the growth of the local aviation industry.

Required Qualifications

• BE / Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Science, Electronics, or allied branches.
• Genuine interest in pursuing a career in software engineering.
• Strong programming fundamentals in at least one of the following:C/C++JavaJavaScriptPython
• Solid understanding of Data Structures, Algorithms, and Object-Oriented Design.
• Hands-on mindset towards building, testing, and validating software solutions end-to-end.
• Ability to quickly learn new frameworks, tools, and platforms as project requirements evolve.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Good to Have

• Practical experience through academic projects, internships, or hackathons involving frontend, backend, or full-stack web development.
• Experience building personal or academic web applications end-to-end, from design to deployment.
• Understanding of software engineering fundamentals, including testing, debugging, code quality, and maintainability.
• Exposure to distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, large-scale system design, or applied AI/ML.

At Thales, we’re committed to fostering a workplace where respect, trust, collaboration, and passion drive everything we do. Here, you’ll feel empowered to bring your best self, thrive in a supportive culture, and love the work you do. Join us, and be part of a team reimagining technology to create solutions that truly make a difference – for a safer, greener, and more inclusive world.