Junior Software Engineer - Internship

About us: Since 2010, MotorK has been building the software that powers how cars are sold and marketed across Europe - long before "SaaS" and "digital transformation" became buzzwords. Today, we serve 90% of Europe's automotive manufacturers, and we're evolving that foundation into an AI-native platform.Our products help dealer groups and manufacturers run smarter campaigns, manage complex customer networks, and close more deals. Now, we're embedding AI across the entire Software Development Lifecycle - from ideation and design to coding, testing, deployment, and production optimization.If you care about shipping real systems that real businesses depend on daily - and you're excited about using AI to radically accelerate how those systems are built - this is an environment where your work compounds from day one.Why this role is interesting:You build real features on systems that actually matter This is not a sandbox project or an isolated ticket queue. You'll contribute to MotorK's core platform, used by automotive manufacturers across Europe. What you ship reaches production, impacts customers, and operates at scale.You work across the full lifecycle, not just a layer You won't be siloed into one task. You'll move across implementation, code review, testing, and deployment - understanding how the whole system fits together, with senior engineers alongside you at every step.You work in an AI-native engineering environment AI is not an afterthought here. It's embedded into how we design, code, review, test, and ship software. You're expected to actively leverage tools like Cursor, Claude, and Copilot to accelerate your own development cycles, improve code quality, and explore better solutions faster. We'll help you build that muscle early.You ship across borders You'll collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams across multiple European offices - getting exposure to how distributed, international engineering organizations actually operate.RequirementsWhat we're looking for:You're pursuing or have recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. More importantly, you've written code outside of coursework - personal projects, open-source contributions, or previous internships that show you build things because you're curious, not just because it was assigned.Concretely:Working knowledge of PHP and Python, demonstrated through real useSolid grasp of object-oriented programming and software fundamentalsYou write clean, maintainable code and can explain why you made the tradeoffs you didStrong problem-solving instincts and a genuine eagerness to learn fastClear communicator in English, written and verbal - you work with people across countriesUseful to have, not required:Exposure to Java, Go, or other backend languagesFamiliarity with RESTful APIs, microservices, or cloud platformsExperience with relational or document databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)BenefitsPaid 6 month internship - 1000€ per monthMeal Vouchers (€7 per working day)Opportunity to develop and move within the companyFood canteen at the office MotorK is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any kind. Our company is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at MotorK are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, age, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

About us:

Since 2010, MotorK has been building the software that powers how cars are sold and marketed across Europe - long before "SaaS" and "digital transformation" became buzzwords. Today, we serve 90% of Europe's automotive manufacturers, and we're evolving that foundation into an AI-native platform.

Our products help dealer groups and manufacturers run smarter campaigns, manage complex customer networks, and close more deals. Now, we're embedding AI across the entire Software Development Lifecycle - from ideation and design to coding, testing, deployment, and production optimization.

If you care about shipping real systems that real businesses depend on daily - and you're excited about using AI to radically accelerate how those systems are built - this is an environment where your work compounds from day one.

Why this role is interesting:

You build real features on systems that actually matter This is not a sandbox project or an isolated ticket queue. You'll contribute to MotorK's core platform, used by automotive manufacturers across Europe. What you ship reaches production, impacts customers, and operates at scale.

You work across the full lifecycle, not just a layer You won't be siloed into one task. You'll move across implementation, code review, testing, and deployment - understanding how the whole system fits together, with senior engineers alongside you at every step.

You work in an AI-native engineering environment AI is not an afterthought here. It's embedded into how we design, code, review, test, and ship software. You're expected to actively leverage tools like Cursor, Claude, and Copilot to accelerate your own development cycles, improve code quality, and explore better solutions faster. We'll help you build that muscle early.

You ship across borders You'll collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams across multiple European offices - getting exposure to how distributed, international engineering organizations actually operate.

Requirements

What we're looking for:

You're pursuing or have recently completed a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. More importantly, you've written code outside of coursework - personal projects, open-source contributions, or previous internships that show you build things because you're curious, not just because it was assigned.

Concretely:

• Working knowledge of PHP and Python, demonstrated through real use
• Solid grasp of object-oriented programming and software fundamentals
• You write clean, maintainable code and can explain why you made the tradeoffs you did
• Strong problem-solving instincts and a genuine eagerness to learn fast
• Clear communicator in English, written and verbal - you work with people across countries

Useful to have, not required:

• Exposure to Java, Go, or other backend languages
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs, microservices, or cloud platforms
• Experience with relational or document databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB)

Benefits

• Paid 6 month internship - 1000€ per month

• Meal Vouchers (€7 per working day)
• Opportunity to develop and move within the company
• Food canteen at the office
  

MotorK is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any kind. Our company is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at MotorK are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, age, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

Founded in 2010, MotorK is an international company focused on sales and marketing for the car industry and has quickly become one of the most important players in the digital automotive arena. Started in Italy, it has rapidly expanded its business in Spain, France, UK and Germany and is now entering other European markets. With a unique mix of digital knowledge, online marketing expertise and strong technological background, MotorK has developed and consolidated a broad offering of products and services for the automotive industry such as DriveK, DealerK and Internet Motors. The company has now more than 250 people in Europe. DriveK is the benchmark in Europe for anyone who is looking for the car that is just right for his needs. The site provides vast amounts of data on over 5,000 car models and equipment, in order to compare, configure and select the right car, putting the user in contact with the dealer who can give the most attractive quote. DealerK is SaaS platform for car dealers: a turnkey solution that guides dealers along the road of digital innovation, a portfolio of products and services designed to deal with all the challenges of a modern dealer. Dealerk is also certified as Google Premium Partner. Internet Motors is an event dedicated to the discovery of the best practices within online marketing of automobile products. Started as a local event, it has become an international venue appealing to the whole automotive sector: suppliers, dealers, car manufacturers, industry players and publishers. MotorK has been recognised by multiple organizations as one of the fastest growing tech companies in Europe – including Euronext TechShare, Tech Tour 50, Technology Fast 500 EMEA and the FT 1000.We are always looking for brilliant people willing to join our team: Software developers with strong background in online technologies (PHP, Java, Vue.js..) UI and UX experts System administrators with competencies on AWS, Kubernetes.. inclined to a strict interaction with developers team Digital Marketing experts What can you expect from us? A 3000 square meters office with a nice kitchen, a lounge area and a theater Interesting Tech Talks Personal and professional growth Possibility to contribute to open source projects (Our headquarters currently hosts Milan WordPress Meetup) English courses with native speakers A funny and international team Competitive salary

Founded in 2010, MotorK is an international company focused on sales and marketing for the car industry and has quickly become one of the most important players in the digital automotive arena. Started in Italy, it has rapidly expanded its business in Spain, France, UK and Germany and is now entering other European markets.

With a unique mix of digital knowledge, online marketing expertise and strong technological background, MotorK has developed and consolidated a broad offering of products and services for the automotive industry such as DriveK, DealerK and Internet Motors. The company has now more than 250 people in Europe.

DriveK is the benchmark in Europe for anyone who is looking for the car that is just right for his needs. The site provides vast amounts of data on over 5,000 car models and equipment, in order to compare, configure and select the right car, putting the user in contact with the dealer who can give the most attractive quote.

DealerK is SaaS platform for car dealers: a turnkey solution that guides dealers along the road of digital innovation, a portfolio of products and services designed to deal with all the challenges of a modern dealer. Dealerk is also certified as Google Premium Partner.

Internet Motors is an event dedicated to the discovery of the best practices within online marketing of automobile products. Started as a local event, it has become an international venue appealing to the whole automotive sector: suppliers, dealers, car manufacturers, industry players and publishers.

MotorK has been recognised by multiple organizations as one of the fastest growing tech companies in Europe – including Euronext TechShare, Tech Tour 50, Technology Fast 500 EMEA and the FT 1000.

We are always looking for brilliant people willing to join our team:

• Software developers with strong background in online technologies (PHP, Java, Vue.js..)

• UI and UX experts
• System administrators with competencies on AWS, Kubernetes.. inclined to a strict interaction with developers team
• Digital Marketing experts

What can you expect from us?

• A 3000 square meters office with a nice kitchen, a lounge area and a theater
• Interesting Tech Talks
• Personal and professional growth
• Possibility to contribute to open source projects (Our headquarters currently hosts Milan WordPress Meetup)
• English courses with native speakers
• A funny and international team
• Competitive salary