Cognizant

Software Engineer Intern

InternshipIn OfficeAhmedabad, Gujarat3 months35K/mo3 openingsImmediate / Rolling

About this internship

Kickstart your career at Cognizant in Ahmedabad as a Software Engineer Intern. This is a practical, project-based internship where you will be writing, testing and shipping production-quality code with a team under the mentorship of senior team members, gaining exposure to real business challenges…

Skills you'll use

Data Structures & AlgorithmsJava/Python/C++GitREST APIsSQLDebuggingUnit TestingOOPProblem SolvingCommunication

What you'll do

Build and test features under mentorship
Write clean, well-documented code
Fix bugs and improve existing modules
Participate in code reviews and stand-ups
Learn the team’s engineering practices
Document work clearly and act on feedback

Who can apply

Students in their final year and recent graduates (freshers) interested in a Software Engineer Intern role
Freshers looking to build a career in Software Development
Candidates based in or willing to commute to Ahmedabad
Career-switchers and self-taught learners who meet the skill requirements
Anyone eager to gain real, mentor-led project experience

Perks & benefits

Internship Certificate on completionLetter of Recommendation for strong performersHands-on mentorship from experienced professionalsReal-world, portfolio-worthy project experiencePre-Placement Offer (PPO) opportunity based on performanceFlexible, learning-focused work environment

Interview & selection process

3 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:

1Resume & profile screening by Cognizant's recruitment team.
2Practical / case round relevant to the Software Engineer Intern role.
3Final discussion with the hiring manager on your approach, learnings and fit.

About Cognizant

About Cognizant Cognizant is a leading global professional services company that helps clients modernise technology, reimagine processes and transform experiences. It is one of India's largest IT employers with major delivery centres across Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune and Kolkata. Products &…

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