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Ruby Developer Intern (2026 Summer)

Itron

Itron

Software Engineering
Budapest, Hungary
Posted on Mar 13, 2026

Itron is innovating new ways for utilities and cities to manage energy and water. We create a more resourceful world to protect essential resources for today and tomorrow. Join us.

Duration: Summer 2026 (with the possibility of extension)


Working hours: Full-time during summer, with possibility to extend part-time during the academic year

About the Role
Are you a university student passionate about coding and eager to gain hands-on experience in a real-world development environment?

Join our team as a Ruby Developer Intern and work alongside experienced engineers on meaningful projects that support smart energy solutions.

You’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team, contributing to the development and maintenance of Ruby-based applications. No prior work experience is required—just curiosity, motivation, and a willingness to learn.

What You’ll Do

  • Learn and apply Ruby (and optionally Ruby on Rails) in a professional setting

  • Contribute to real development tasks with guidance from senior engineers

  • Write clean, testable code and participate in code reviews

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (QA, DevOps, Product)

  • Gain exposure to agile development practices and CI/CD workflows

What We’re Looking For

  • Currently enrolled in a BSc or MSc program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field

  • Basic knowledge of any programming language (Ruby or C# is a plus)

  • Eagerness to learn and grow in a professional environment

  • Good communication skills in English (written and spoken)

  • Team player attitude and a proactive mindset

What We Offer

  • Mentorship from experienced developers

  • Flexible working hours and hybrid setup

  • Opportunity to extend the internship during the academic year

  • Access to learning platforms (e.g., Udemy)

  • A friendly, inclusive, and innovative work culture

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Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!

The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.

Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com.


Itron is transforming how the world manages energy, water and city services. Our trusted intelligent infrastructure solutions help utilities and cities improve efficiency, build resilience and deliver safe, reliable and affordable service. With edge intelligence, we connect people, data insights and devices so communities can better manage the essential resources they rely on to live. Join us as we create a more resourceful world: www.itron.com