Software Engineering Internship

**About Qargo** --------------- **Qargo is a cloud-based (SaaS) Transport Management Platform.** We are a scale-up based in London and Ghent (Belgium), rapidly expanding across Europe. The platform is an 'all-in-one system', handling everything from initial order entry to final invoicing. It optimises planning and has a built-in AI feature that automates lengthy manual tasks. Qargo is designed to help modern logistics operations run more efficiently, while increasing profitability and sustainability. We're looking for a **Software Engineering Intern** to join our team in **Ghent**. If you're looking to get real hands-on experience in a fast-moving scale-up where your work actually matters from day one, this is the place for you! **About the Role** ------------------ This internship is your chance to work on a real product used by thousands of people in the logistics industry — not a sandbox project or a tutorial. You'll be embedded in our engineering team, working with modern technologies and supported by experienced engineers who are genuinely invested in your growth. Whether you're drawn to back-end, front-end, cloud, data engineering, or machine learning, we'll work with you to shape an experience that fits your interests and ambitions. **Key Responsibilities** ------------------------ * **Work on real features** in a production-grade codebase, using modern technologies like **Python, Django, GraphQL, Kubernetes, React, and React Native**. * **Collaborate with the engineering team** on meaningful projects that have a direct impact on our customers and product. * **Learn from experienced engineers** who are eager to mentor, give feedback, and support your development throughout the internship. * **Contribute to Qargo's growth** during an exciting phase of our scale-up journey, and help shape the way we build things. **Skills \& Experience** ------------------------ * Currently pursuing a **Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, or a related field**. * Available for a **minimum internship duration of 8 weeks**. * Currently **residing in Belgium** and eligible to complete an internship in Belgium. * **Curious and driven** — you enjoy solving problems and aren't afraid to dig into something you don't fully understand yet. * Some familiarity with at least one programming language (Python, JavaScript, or similar) — you don't need to know our full stack, but you should be comfortable writing code. * A **user-first mindset** — you care about building things that actually work well for people, not just things that look good on paper. * **A collaborative attitude** — you're open, communicative, and enjoy learning from and working with others. * A **growth mindset and self-starter energy** — you take initiative, ask questions, and are hungry to keep improving. **What We Offer** ----------------- * **Real ownership and impact from day one** — your work will continuously ship and be used by real customers, helping you learn how customer feedback cycles work. * The chance to experience the **unique energy of a fast-scaling start-up**, where transparency and candour are core values and things move fast. * **A flexible and supportive work environment** that encourages curiosity, learning, and experimentation. * **Hands-on experience with modern, production-grade technologies** — Python, Django, GraphQL, Kubernetes, React, React Native, and Google Cloud. * **Mentorship from a highly skilled engineering team** invested in your growth and development. * **A green office with a great atmosphere** in Ghent, with lots of team initiatives — board game nights, themed lunches, sports activities, and more.