Summer internship 2026

Summer Internship 2026 at Netlight Helsinki! 🚀  At Netlight, we believe great careers are built, not just found. Driven individuals join us to take on challenges, grow their strengths, and unleash their potential while working on some of the most exciting problems of our time. As an international tech consultancy, we provide a full range of premium services across a wide range of industries and clients throughout Europe. Our network organization operates without traditional bosses, empowering over 2,000 brilliant minds to make aspiring digital leaders successful in their most business-critical tech projects. Netlight has been awarded several times as a top employer, as well as for growth, continued profitability, and engagement in diversity, equity, and equality within the IT industry. Today, we are growing across Europe, currently with 15 active international offices.   As a Netlighter, you are given responsibility from day one and become an important part of who we are and who we aim to become in the future. This is more than just an internship. This is an opportunity to create real impact while taking the early steps of your professional journey.   Internship at Netlight  Join our Helsinki team as a Netlight consultant for the summer to help drive innovative digital projects together with clients and colleagues. Our focus is not just on the digital product, but also on the team and the business impact. We ensure that you gain relevant experience and work on challenging tasks in a real assignment, with strong support from Netlight consultants. The project will be tailored to your and your team's competencies, interests, and ambitions.   In the summer project, you will be helping our client – a business or an NGO – build something new. You will have the opportunity to participate in every phase of the software development lifecycle. This includes designing robust software architectures, developing innovative AI solutions, deploying scalable cloud platforms, and creating user-friendly web applications. You will work with the latest technologies, with your curiosity and interests helping to guide your projects and professional growth.    You will experience:  - A three-month-long internship from May to August, located in Helsinki   - Real responsibilities and work for an external client with full ownership of the project  - Support and guidance from a professional coach, a personal mentor, and colleagues across our global network  - Opportunities to explore modern technologies  Knowledge sharing sessions and fun across the global community  Who are we looking for?  You’re driven and curious, excited by both the technical and the human side of digital impact. You’re a master’s student in Computer Science, or a closely related field, with strong academic results. Ideally, you have one year left in your studies. (If you’re graduating sooner, check out our full-time roles!)   We’d also like to see that you:  - Have strong communication skills and are fully fluent in English  - Are interested in modern software development, (such as full-stack engineering, software architecture, AI/ML, or cloud platforms), and have some hands-on experience through internships, external projects, or work alongside your studies   - Are curious to explore new knowledge and learn new skills by cocreating tangible solutions. You turn ideas into reality  - Are driven by the business impact your work creates for the client's business and the end users  - Value a culture where networks and collaboration support knowledge sharing and problem solving  - Are based in, or ready to relocate to, Helsinki for a summer adventure. The work will mostly happen on-site at the Netlight office or at the client's premises     What We Offer  - A salary of 3000€ per month  - Opportunity to work with innovative tech, and see how one of the most successful tech consultancies in the industry operates  - Genuine insight into the consulting industry and what it means to be a consultant at Netlight  - A diverse, international community at our office in the heart of Helsinki  - Access to 2,000+ Netlighters, ready to share knowledge and support  - A personal mentor and professional coach guiding you throughout the summer   - A summer packed with social events, knowledge sharing, and people-first growth   - For successful summer interns we offer a possibility to a full-time position, starting once you complete your studies  Practical information  Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so don’t wait! Application deadline: February 22, 2026. Please send your grades, a concise cover letter, and CV highlighting your practical experiences and relevant technologies.   Our recruitment process:   Week 6-8: Reviewing applications  Week 8-9: First chat with Netlight Talent Search team member  Week 9-11: Technical interview with Netlight consultants  During March: Job offer