Cognizant

Software Engineer Intern

InternshipHybridNagpur, Maharashtra3 months32K/mo2 openingsImmediate / Rolling

About this internship

Join Cognizant in Nagpur as a Software Engineer Intern and take the first meaningful step in your professional journey. This internship offers a structured, guided environment where you will spend your time designing, building and testing reliable software components, learn directly from industry…

Skills you'll use

Data Structures & AlgorithmsJava/Python/C++System Design BasicsGitREST APIsSQLOOPTestingDebuggingProblem Solving

What you'll do

Implement features from clear specifications
Write unit and integration tests
Debug and profile application code
Collaborate on design and code reviews
Document components and APIs
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 Nagpur
Career-switchers and self-taught developers who meet the skill requirements
Anyone eager to gain real, mentor-led coding experience

Perks & benefits

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

Interview & selection process

2 rounds — typical selection flow for this role:

1Technical screening — Software Engineer Intern fundamentals and a short coding exercise or take-home assignment.
2Managerial + HR round — your thinking, past projects, communication and joining details.

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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