Software Engineering Apprenticeship, Engineering, September 2026 Start (English, French)

This program is intended for candidates studying towards either a Master 2 in Software Engineering and Computer Science (1 year long), or a 3-year degree of an engineering school (bac+3 to bac+5) that offers an apprenticeship program of a french CFA (Centre de Formation d'Apprentis).

This apprenticeship is intended for students who have work authorization in France.

Applications are open until April 30th, 2026 for the September 2026 start.

How to apply 

STEP 1:  Merge all the documents listed below in one PDF file:

• English CV 

• English cover letter explaining your interest in applying to be an apprentice, the degree you will start in September 2026, the curriculum you will follow and your rhythm of apprenticeship between school and enterprise

• A list of the courses you followed in topics related to Mathematics, Coding, Science, Computer Science and English, with grades. 

STEP 2:  Apply online: Click on the “Apply” button on this page to upload the PDF document created at step 1 in the “Resume Section”.

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Minimum qualifications:

• Enrolled in a 1-year Master 2 or a 3-year engineering degree in Computer Science or a related technical area for the 2026/2027 academic year.

• Admitted in the curriculum of a french CFA (centre formation d'apprentis) and university or engineering school.

• Ability to communicate in English and French fluently to collaborate with colleagues.

Preferred qualifications:

• Ability to work independently and within a team framework.

• Ability to navigate ambiguous tasks, find suitable solutions, and seek advice where appropriate.

• Passion for new technologies through personal projects and commitment to learning new skills.

• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organization skills with a proactive, positive attitude.

About the job

As a Software Engineering Apprentice, you will get exposure to a range of different roles across the engineering teams including coding, development, testing and project management. Additionally, you will learn how to apply problem solving to take on real life challenges, pick up new technical skills such as programming in multiple languages, learn about software testing, other industry practices, and see how software is designed and developed.

Responsibilities

• Support your team in the development of software based on agreed projects and platforms.

• Follow application and component level design working to standards and patterns agreed on by the team leads

• Follow coding standards and ensure compliance with quality measures.

• Ensure code is tested in accordance with the guidelines provided by the team or your host.

• Undertake training and follow mentoring as specified during the onboarding period.