Posted 08 July, 2026
Software Engineer Intern
Genesys
Galway, Galway, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 991390024
Be the one building AI-powered experiences where they matter most.
At Genesys, we help organizations create better customer experiences through AI-powered experience orchestration. Our platform connects people, systems, data and AI to help organizations deliver more personalized service, improve operational efficiency and build stronger customer relationships.
Help build, support and operate technology used by more than 8,000 organizations in over 100 countries - moving AI from possibility to production in real-world enterprise environments every day.
Job Title: Intern Software Development Engineer - Backend
Team & Department: Digital & AI Group
Location: Galway, Ireland
Summary
Great customer experiences start with Genesys. Through its market-leading cloud contact centre solution, Genesys Cloud CX, Genesys unifies customer and agent experiences across phone, email, chat, text and social channels.
Genesys is seeking a motivated Intern Software Engineer to join our Event Data Platform team. This role offers hands-on experience designing, building, and maintaining high-throughput data systems that process and deliver event data at scale. You'll work alongside experienced engineers, contributing to real production systems while developing your skills in distributed computing, data engineering, and cloud-native development.
Key Responsibilities:
Minimum Requirements:
Working at Genesys
Learn more about our culture, AI innovation and sustainability commitments through our Careers site and Sustainability Report.
What Happens After You Apply
After you apply, here's what you can typically expect:
Every application is reviewed by a person. Response times may vary by role and location, but our team will keep you informed throughout the process.
Stay Connected
Stay connected to learn more about how we're applying AI to customer and employee experience challenges and get notified when relevant opportunities become available.
Get notified about relevant opportunities.
Be the one building what's next - where AI, experience and impact come together.
Employee Referral
If a Genesys employee referred you, please apply using the link they shared so we can connect your application to their referral.
About Genesys:
Genesys® empowers more than 8,000 organizations worldwide to create the best customer and employee experiences. With agentic AI at its core, Genesys Cloud™ is the AI-Powered Experience Orchestration platform that connects people, systems, data and AI across the enterprise. As a result, organizations can drive customer loyalty, growth and retention while increasing operational efficiency and teamwork across human and AI workforces. To learn more, visit www.genesys.com.
Reasonable Accommodations:
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in your ability to access or use this online application and need an alternative method for applying, you or someone you know may contact us at [email protected].
You can expect a response within 24-48 hours. To help us provide the best support, click the email link above to open a pre-filled message and complete the requested information before sending. If you have any questions, please include them in your email.
This email is intended to support job seekers requesting accommodations. Messages unrelated to accommodation-such as application follow-ups or resume submissions-may not receive a response.
Genesys is an equal opportunity employer committed to fairness in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, national origin, genetics, disability, military and veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
Please note that recruiters will never ask for sensitive personal or financial information during the application phase.
At Genesys, we help organizations create better customer experiences through AI-powered experience orchestration. Our platform connects people, systems, data and AI to help organizations deliver more personalized service, improve operational efficiency and build stronger customer relationships.
Help build, support and operate technology used by more than 8,000 organizations in over 100 countries - moving AI from possibility to production in real-world enterprise environments every day.
Job Title: Intern Software Development Engineer - Backend
Team & Department: Digital & AI Group
Location: Galway, Ireland
Summary
Great customer experiences start with Genesys. Through its market-leading cloud contact centre solution, Genesys Cloud CX, Genesys unifies customer and agent experiences across phone, email, chat, text and social channels.
Genesys is seeking a motivated Intern Software Engineer to join our Event Data Platform team. This role offers hands-on experience designing, building, and maintaining high-throughput data systems that process and deliver event data at scale. You'll work alongside experienced engineers, contributing to real production systems while developing your skills in distributed computing, data engineering, and cloud-native development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain Java-based services within the event data platform, including event ingestion, processing, and delivery pipelines.
- Write clean, well-tested, and performant code following team standards and best practices.
- Participate in code reviews, providing and receiving constructive feedback.
- Collaborate with senior engineers to design and implement new features and improvements.
- Assist with troubleshooting and debugging issues across distributed systems.
- Contribute to documentation, including technical design documents and runbooks.
- Participate in agile ceremonies such as standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
Minimum Requirements:
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Solid understanding of Java fundamentals including object-oriented programming, collections, concurrency, and exception handling.
- Familiarity with data structures and algorithms.
- Basic understanding of version control using Git.
- Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Working at Genesys
- AI at enterprise scale - Build, support and operate AI-powered technology used by more than 8,000 organizations worldwide. 150+ new AI features were released in the last fiscal year.
- A flexible-first culture - Join a global team of nearly 7,000 employees with flexible ways of working designed to help people do their best work.
- Growth in the AI era - Build future-ready skills through mentorship, learning programs, leadership development and education support.
- Time to recharge and give back - Benefits include paid volunteer time, August Free Fridays, well-being resources and regionally tailored programs for employees and their families.
- Recognized globally - Genesys is Great Place to Work® certified in 17 countries and 94% of employees are proud to tell others they work at Genesys.
Learn more about our culture, AI innovation and sustainability commitments through our Careers site and Sustainability Report.
What Happens After You Apply
After you apply, here's what you can typically expect:
- Our Talent Acquisition team reviews your application with the hiring team.
- A Talent Acquisition Partner will review your application and, if your background is aligned, schedule a Zoom interview.
- Next, you'll meet the hiring manager and other members of the interview team.
- We aim to keep the process focused and respectful of your time, with no more than five interviews in most cases.
- After interviews are complete, our team will follow up with the final steps.
Every application is reviewed by a person. Response times may vary by role and location, but our team will keep you informed throughout the process.
Stay Connected
Stay connected to learn more about how we're applying AI to customer and employee experience challenges and get notified when relevant opportunities become available.
Get notified about relevant opportunities.
Be the one building what's next - where AI, experience and impact come together.
Employee Referral
If a Genesys employee referred you, please apply using the link they shared so we can connect your application to their referral.
About Genesys:
Genesys® empowers more than 8,000 organizations worldwide to create the best customer and employee experiences. With agentic AI at its core, Genesys Cloud™ is the AI-Powered Experience Orchestration platform that connects people, systems, data and AI across the enterprise. As a result, organizations can drive customer loyalty, growth and retention while increasing operational efficiency and teamwork across human and AI workforces. To learn more, visit www.genesys.com.
Reasonable Accommodations:
If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in your ability to access or use this online application and need an alternative method for applying, you or someone you know may contact us at [email protected].
You can expect a response within 24-48 hours. To help us provide the best support, click the email link above to open a pre-filled message and complete the requested information before sending. If you have any questions, please include them in your email.
This email is intended to support job seekers requesting accommodations. Messages unrelated to accommodation-such as application follow-ups or resume submissions-may not receive a response.
Genesys is an equal opportunity employer committed to fairness in the workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, national origin, genetics, disability, military and veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
Please note that recruiters will never ask for sensitive personal or financial information during the application phase.
