Internship Software for AI Applications in Robotic-Assisted Surgery – 6 Months | Start Spring 2027

About the role

Work Flexibility: Not available Your Mission Are you looking for an Internship where you can apply modern technologies to real healthcare challenges? Join our R&D team and contribute to AI-powered software solutions that support robotic-assisted surgery. During this MedTech Internship, you will work on innovative projects involving C++, Python, computer vision, and robotics while collaborating with experienced engineers and specialists. You will gain valuable hands-on experience, strengthen your technical expertise, and help develop technologies that support better patient outcomes and the future of digital healthcare. What You'll Do Develop software components using C++ and Linux technologies Support the development of AI-driven solutions to enhance Robotic-Assisted Surgery Apply Computer Vision, Image Processing, and Machine Learning techniques to real healthcare challenges Evaluate algorithm performance and contribute to technical improvements Collaborate with software engineers, biomedical engineers, and domain experts in multidisciplinary teams What You'll Bring Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Computer Science, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field Initial experience with C++ and Python Basic knowledge of AI-Foundations, Computer Vision or Robotics Interest in healthcare software, medical imaging, and innovative technologies Good English language skills (minimum B2) What's In It for You Paid six-month full-time internship (voluntary internship alongside studies, mandatory internship, or a combination of both possible) Start date: March or April 2027 Location: Freiburg (Breisgau, Germany) Flexible working hours and attractive holiday allowance Mentoring and training to support your growth Hands-on projects with real-world impact in an international environment Application Process Please upload all application documents (a short cover letter, current CV/resume, and transcript of records) either as one combined file or as separate files in the Resume/CV section of the application form. Additional documents cannot be uploaded later. Our selection process is simple and transparent: 1. Application review 2. Short introductory phone conversation with our University Talent Acquisition Team 3. One-hour video interview with the hiring team We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of ethnic, national, or social background, gender, disability, age, or sexual identity. Germany Pay Range: Freiburg 39Std: €2.476,89 EUR Monthly If you’d like to learn more about the compensation associated with this opportunity, your recruiter will be happy to walk you through the details as you progress through the hiring process. Travel Percentage: None Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes. We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces! For more information, visit: www.stryker.com Work Flexibility Remote – Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace. These roles could have travel expectations, and you must work within the country of the job requisition location. Field-based – You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary. Almost all sales roles would likely be qualified as field-based. Onsite – Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility. Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements. Manufacturing roles and any role that requires physical presence at the office would qualify under this category. Hybrid – You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility. Roles that are partially remote or co-located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.