Innovation Experience Technologist

About the Job  

This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of cutting-edge technology and creative experience design within Allianz Technology's R&D Center Europe. As an intern, you will directly support the Innovation Experience Technologist in creating, maintaining, and evolving immersive technology showcases that inspire visitors and demonstrate the transformative potential of emerging technologies.

This internship is ideal for students passionate about technology innovation, hands-on prototyping, and experiential design. You'll gain practical experience working with AI, AR/VR, robotics, and other emerging technologies while contributing to real projects that shape how visitors experience and understand innovation at Allianz. This is a hands-on role where you'll build showcase prototypes, assist with the setup of the installations, research emerging technologies, and help create engaging visitor experiences.

What you do 

• Assist in building, testing, maintaining, and troubleshooting interactive technology demonstrations, including hardware setup, configuration, and documentation
• Support the development of prototypes and proof-of-concepts using emerging technologies like AI, AR/VR, IoT, and assist with coding, scripting, and integration tasks
• Research and monitor emerging technology trends, prepare summaries and presentations, and evaluate tools or vendors for potential integration into showcases
• Manage updates in the Content Management System (CMS), create multimedia content, and maintain digital displays and technical documentation
• Prepare showcases for visitor tours, support demonstrations, answer questions, and gather feedback to improve visitor experiences
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on innovation projects, contribute to brainstorming sessions, and assist with project documentation and reporting
• Experiment with new tools and platforms, propose ideas for new visitor experiences, and develop engaging interactive demonstrations

What you bring

• Currently enrolled in a degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, Interaction Design, or a related field, with strong academic performance in relevant coursework
• Proficient in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, JavaScript, Java) with basic knowledge of web technologies, mobile development, and emerging tech like AI/ML or AR/VR
• Passionate about technology innovation, creative thinking, and experimenting with new tools, with a portfolio of personal projects or hackathon experience being highly valued
• Strong problem-solving skills, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and adaptable to dynamic environments, while being a collaborative team player