8x8, Inc. (NASDAQ: EGHT) believes that CX limits were meant to be shattered. We connect people and organizations through seamless communication on the industry's most integrated platform for Customer Experience—combining Contact Center, Unified Communications, and CPaaS APIs. The 8x8® Platform for CX integrates AI at every level to enable personalized customer journeys, drive operational excellence and insights, and facilitate team collaboration.

We help customer experience and IT leaders become the heartbeat of their organizations, empowering them to unlock the potential of every interaction. With one platform, one ecosystem, and one data model, you can turn every team into a customer-facing team and unify your CX to conquer the complexity.

As an organization, we are looking for Team8s who are AI-proficient, open to innovation, and skilled in leveraging AI for efficiency and growth.

Learn more on our company website at www.8x8.com follow our pages on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

Location: Hybrid (based in Aveiro)

Internship Period: 1st September - 19th December 2025
Schedule: Full-time (8 hrs./day, Monday to Friday)

Essential Criteria:

• To support collaboration and a strong learning experience, interns are expected to work from our Aveiro office 3 times per week, with additional in-person presence during onboarding, training, or key team moments.

• You should be based in or able to commute regularly to Aveiro throughout the internship period.

• As we operate in a global environment, proficiency in English is required, as day-to-day communication and collaboration will take place in English.

Why You Should Join Us
At 8x8, we don’t just build products; we build possibilities. This internship offers you a chance to learn from the best while making a tangible impact. You’ll be part of a dynamic team that values fresh perspectives, helping shape the future of tech. This is your opportunity to gain hands-on experience, learn cutting-edge tools, and contribute to innovative 8x8 projects & products that drive real-world change.

What’s in It for You?

• Learn from the Best: Work alongside seasoned colleagues, learning from their expertise and applying it to real-world projects.

• Modern Tech: Use leading cloud platforms along with container technologies to build highly scalable, resilient applications

• Make an Impact: Your work will directly contribute to innovative 8x8 products that reach real users.

• Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy the balance of working both remotely and in the office, optimizing productivity and collaboration.

• Gain Access to LinkedIn Learning: Get free access to courses and certifications that will boost your expertise and set you apart.

• Get Paid to Grow: Receive competitive pay and other benefits while gaining invaluable experience and sharpening your skills.

• Mentorship & Feedback: You’ll have a mentor and regular check-ins to help guide your development.
  

What We’re Looking For
We believe great talent comes in many forms. Here’s what we’d love to see:

• You’re pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Informatics, or a related field.

• You have a solid understanding of programming fundamentals: OOP, data structures, concurrency, and unit testing.

• You’re eager to learn, adaptable to change, and have an eye for detail.

• You’re comfortable working in English and available full-time for the internship duration.

• You enjoy working collaboratively in a team and are open to feedback and growth.

Bonus Points: (not mandatory)

• Familiarity with tools like Git, Terraform, Jenkins, or Kubernetes.

• Curiosity about automation and cloud technologies.

• Passion for problem-solving and creative thinking.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll collaborate with seasoned engineers, tackling exciting challenges and building innovative products. Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll dive into:

• Build and refine features using Java, ReactJS, and other tools, learning best practices from experienced engineers.

• Collaborate on cloud-first solutions with AWS and Oracle Cloud, gaining hands-on experience with leading cloud platforms.

• Learn how we ensure performance, scalability, and security in real-world systems, contributing to the optimization of complex applications.

• Take ownership of your work, applying your creativity and problem-solving skills, while being supported by a mentor dedicated to your success.

Step 1: Submit Your Application
Applications are open from 14 May – 11 June 2025.
Please note: We may close applications earlier than the posted deadline if we receive a high volume of qualified applicants. We encourage you to apply as early as possible.

Step 2: Application Review/Shortlisting
We’ll begin reviewing applications and screening candidates from 26 May 2025 onward.

Step 3: Meet the Team – Assessment Days
Selected candidates will be invited to participate in Assessment Days, which will take place on 25th - 26th June 2025.

Step 4: Receive an Offer
Final decisions and offers will be shared shortly after the Assessment Days.

Let’s Build Something Extraordinary Together

This is your chance to work with a team that’s bold, innovative, and not afraid to challenge the status quo. If you’re ready to grow, learn, and leave your mark on the world of software, apply now.

We’re excited to see what you’ll create.

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