Student Application Engineer (Part-Time) — Swiss Re
- Location
- Zürich
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
Role overview
Are you into technology, coding, and building things that actually matter?
- Are you into technology, coding, and building things that actually matter?
- Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to real software projects by learning on the job and applying your growing technical knowledge to meaningful engineering challenges
Main responsibilities
- Key Responsibilities
- Contribute to real software projects by learning on the job and applying your growing technical knowledge to meaningful engineering challenges
Application process
- Curious about cloud platforms, modern software development, and how large-scale applications work behind the scenes?
- If you're a student who loves to experiment, learn, and grow — this is your chance to do all of that while working on real projects with real impact at one of the world's leading reinsurance companies.
- As a Student Application Engineer, you'll step into a dynamic international engineering environment where your curiosity is your greatest asset.
- You'll contribute to applications used across our global organization, work alongside experienced engineers, and get hands-on exposure to modern cloud-native technologies — including cutting-edge Generative AI tools that are already transforming the way software is built and operated.
- No need to know everything from day one — what matters most is your passion for technology and your drive to keep learning.
- Help develop and improve modern web applications and services built on technologies such as Java, Spring Boot, Angular, and TypeScript
- Collaborate with engineers, analysts, and stakeholders across Zurich, Bratislava, and India to solve complex problems in a global team setting
- Participate in code reviews and team discussions, gaining exposure to industry best practices and professional engineering workflows
Company and context
- Our technology portfolio spans the ESG Risk Framework, the Group Emerging Risk Map, AI-powered ESG capabilities, advanced analytics, and data products — all designed to enable efficient sustainability and emerging risk assessment, and to provide actionable insights that support informed decision-making across the organization. About You
- You're a curious, motivated student who loves technology and isn't afraid to dive into the unknown.
- You thrive in collaborative environments, ask great questions, and are eager to learn from experienced professionals.
- You bring energy, enthusiasm, and a growth mindset — and you're excited by the idea of working with modern tools, including AI, to build software that makes a real difference.
- We are looking for candidates who meet these requirements:
- Currently enrolled in a degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field
- Basic programming knowledge in at least one modern language (e.g., Java, Python, TypeScript, or similar) with a genuine interest in expanding your technical skill set
Additional details
- Explore new technologies and bring fresh ideas to the team — your perspective matters!
- Our technology portfolio spans the ESG Risk Framework, the Group Emerging Risk Map, AI-powered ESG capabilities, advanced analytics, and data products — all designed to enable efficient sustainability and emerging risk assessment, and to provide actionable insights that support informed decision-making across the organization.
- Familiarity with software development concepts such as version control (e.g., Git), basic application architecture, or web development fundamentals These are additional nice to haves:
- Our final offer to you will be set up fairly, considering the skills and experience that you bring to the Swiss Re Group.
- To learn more about how we use AI in recruitment and how we handle your personal data, please review our Data Privacy Statement before applying. Reference Code: 138954
Notes and original content
- About the Role
- About the Team
- Familiarity with software development concepts such as version control (e.g., Git), basic application architecture, or web development fundamentals
- These are additional nice to haves:
- About Swiss Re
- To learn more about how we use AI in recruitment and how we handle your personal data, please review our Data Privacy Statement before applying.
- Reference Code: 138954
Questions about this listing
What salary does Swiss Re offer for this role?
Swiss Re lists CHF 73'500 - 111'500 gross per year for this position in Zürich. This is the salary published in the original listing (or, when the employer omits a figure, a realistic estimate for the role and sector) — the calculator on this site converts it to your actual net take-home once cross-border tax and social contributions are applied.
Is this a full-time role, and what type of contract does Swiss Re offer?
This listing is a full-time position. The contract type shown here comes directly from the employer's original posting; always confirm exact hours, notice period and probation length with Swiss Re during the application process, since these details can vary by role even within the same contract category.
Do I need a cross-border work permit for a role in Zürich?
EU/EFTA residents living in the border zone of the country adjoining Canton Zürich can apply for a G permit; the Swiss employer files it with that canton's migration office after the contract is signed. Border-zone rules and processing times vary by neighbouring country and canton, so confirm the specifics with Zürich's cantonal migration office or with HR during the application.
How do I apply for this position at Swiss Re?
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