Software Development Summer Internship in Bangalore

About the Role

Be a core participant in the Arrcus Software Engineering Internship, contributing directly to the next-generation ArcOS™ network operating system. Collaborate closely with seasoned industry experts during this intensive 10-12 week software development summer internship.

Focus heavily on low-level systems programming, developing features that power massively scalable IP Clos networks and multi-cloud architectures. Work within a fast-paced, highly dynamic Agile environment in a vibrant tech hub during your Software Engineering Internship 2026 Bangalore.

Gain exclusive, hands-on exposure to distributed AI networking, cloud-native routing security, and internet-scale infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Write, test, and relentlessly optimize highly efficient C code for advanced networking protocols and switching platforms.
• Debug complex, system-level software issues to ensure the uncompromised reliability and extreme performance of Arrcus’s core routing technologies.
• Design and implement robust data structures and algorithms that scale seamlessly across highly distributed multi-cloud environments.
• Participate in rigorous technical code reviews and actively contribute to overarching architecture discussions during your software development summer internship.
• Develop comprehensive unit and integration tests to maintain strict quality and operational standards for all newly deployed features.

Requirements

• Are you an aspiring systems engineer looking for a highly impactful software development summer internship that truly challenges you to innovate?
• Arrcus, a global leader in AI-native networking software, is actively searching for brilliant minds to join our elite team for the upcoming Software Engineering Internship 2026 Bangalore program.
• In this role, you will dive deep into C programming, intricate data structures, and advanced network protocols to build the internet architecture of tomorrow.
• This Arrcus Software Engineering Internship offers an unparalleled opportunity to work alongside world-class technologists who are fundamentally reshaping distributed AI networking.
• Bring your passion for deep systems engineering and help us build scalable, high-performance routing and switching platforms from the ground up.
• Core Programming: Exceptional proficiency and hands-on coding experience in C programming is strictly required for this Arrcus Software Engineering Internship.
• Computer Science Fundamentals: Deep conceptual understanding of advanced data structures, algorithmic complexities, and logical problem-solving.
• Networking Knowledge: Strong foundational knowledge of fundamental networking concepts, the OSI model, TCP/IP stacks, and routing/switching protocols is highly desirable.
• Operating Systems Concepts: Solid grasp of OS principles, particularly Linux internals, memory management, process scheduling, and multi-threading.
• Behavioral Traits: A proactive, self-starter mindset with the innate ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, and technically demanding startup environment.
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Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a B.E., B.Tech, M.S., or M.Tech degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electronics, or closely related technical fields.
• An expected graduation timeline in the year 2027, making you a perfect candidate for the Software Engineering Internship 2026 Bangalore cohort.
• A consistently strong academic record demonstrating a profound, theoretical understanding of core computer science fundamentals.
• Full availability to commit to a standard 40-hour work week schedule for 10-12 weeks during the summer of 2026.

Benefits

A highly competitive intern stipend tailored specifically to attract top-tier engineering talent in the Bangalore tech market. Direct, personalized mentorship from veteran industry leaders who have engineered some of the world’s largest and most successful networking products. Real-world, tangible, and hands-on experience working directly on cutting-edge AI-native networking and distributed computing systems. A highly collaborative, inclusive, and highly flexible work culture that inherently rewards creativity, independent thinking, and risk-taking. A direct pathway and strong potential for conversion to a full-time Software Development Engineer role upon successful graduation. FAQs Q: What programming language is primarily used and evaluated in this internship? A: The primary focus of the is on low-level systems C programming. Candidates must have an exceptionally strong command of C and complex data structures to succeed in the interview process. Q: Who is eligible for the Software Engineering Internship 2026 Bangalore? A: Pre-final year students currently enrolled in a B.E., B.Tech, M.S., or M.Tech program in Computer Science (or a related engineering field) who will be fully available for a software development summer internship in 2026 are highly encouraged to apply. Q: Is this a remote or in-office internship program? A: This internship is officially based out of the Arrcus engineering development center in Bangalore. It operates in an environment that heavily favors in-person collaboration, whiteboard architecture sessions, and direct mentorship. Q: What makes Arrcus unique in the broader networking industry? A: Arrcus is revolutionizing the enterprise networking sector with ArcOS™, an independent, Linux-based 64-bit network operating system, and ACE-AI, a globally distributed AI networking platform. You will be working at the absolute cutting edge of software-defined network infrastructure.