Internship/Graduation: Agentic AI Systems for Software Re-engineering
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Internship/Graduation: Agentic AI Systems for Software Re-engineeringJob Description
Assignment type: Internship/Graduation
Start date: February 2027
Assignment duration: 6 months
Location: Veghel
Education level: Master
Desired study: Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering
Language: Dutch / English
Description of assignment
Modernizing software is one of the most challenging and time-consuming activities in software engineering. Upgrading existing systems affects architecture, dependencies, interfaces, testing and deployment standards simultaneously, consuming capacity that could otherwise go into new functionality. Generative AI already supports individual coding tasks, but this assignment explores taking automation to the next level by evaluating whether autonomous AI agents can handle complete end-to-end migrations.
Using a representative, real-world software module as a case study, you will research, design, and demonstrate an agentic migration system. You will investigate how autonomous AI agents can understand, plan, implement, test, and validate a software migration while ensuring that every change remains reviewable, traceable, and under human control.
Department description
You will join the engineering team developing ADAPTO, Vanderlande’s shuttle-based automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS), within the Technology organization. ADAPTO enables fast and accurate order fulfillment for high-volume e-commerce and retail distribution centers worldwide. The team continuously improves ADAPTO and its software while collaborating closely with product management, engineering teams, and customer project teams.
You will work on your research assignment fully embedded within an agile, multidisciplinary engineering team that is eager to explore AI-driven software development. Throughout the assignment, you will receive close guidance and support from two dedicated supervisors.
Tasks/responsibilities
- Explore state-of-the-art Agentic AI and analyze its possibilities for large software migrations.
- Establish a baseline for a representative software module, covering architecture, tests, and build quality.
- Design a reference architecture for an agentic migration system using specialized AI agents.
- Build a proof-of-concept executing migrations in small, reviewable steps in an isolated environment.
- Evaluate autonomy levels, code quality, test results, human interventions, and overall effort.
Your profile
- Strong programming and software engineering fundamentals in languages such as C#, Java, or Python, with Git experience.
- Interest in software architecture, software modernization, Generative AI, LLMs, and AI agents.
- Affinity with DevOps, CI/CD, and automated testing.
- Good written and spoken English communication skills.
- *Mandatory enrolment to a Dutch Education System & resident of The Netherlands
What we offer
- A monthly internship allowance (based on a 40-hour work week):
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- Full commuting allowance, including public transport, depending on whether you have access to free public transport or not
- On-site health center with gym
- Active employee communities and initiatives
- Excellent company restaurant and barista coffee bar
Contact
Do you recognize yourself in this challenging profile? Are you looking for an internship in our organization? Please fill out the application form and upload your resume and cover letter. For more information, contact us by e-mail: [email protected].
Core Responsibilities
Research, design, and demonstrate an agentic AI system for end-to-end software migration, including establishing a baseline, designing a reference architecture, and building a proof of concept. Evaluate autonomy, code quality, test results, human interventions, and overall effort while keeping changes reviewable, traceable, and under human control.
Requirements
Applicants should have strong programming and software engineering fundamentals, with experience in a language such as C#, Java, or Python and familiarity with Git. The role seeks interest in software architecture, modernization, generative AI and AI agents, plus DevOps, CI/CD, and automated testing; good written and spoken English is required, as is enrollment in the Dutch education system and residence in the Netherlands.
Benefits
- Monthly Internship Allowance
- Full Commuting Allowance
- On-Site Health Center
- Gym
- Employee Communities And Initiatives
- Company Restaurant
- Barista Coffee Bar
About Vanderlande
Industry: Automation Machinery Manufacturing
Company size: 10,001+ employees
Vanderlande is the long-term partner of choice for the world’s leading airports and distribution operators – delivering automation solutions, operational software, and lifecycle services that drive performance, reliability, and sustainable growth. Vanderlande empowers the world’s most demanding airports and distribution operations to move faster, smarter, and more sustainably. As a trusted long-term partner, Vanderlande designs, delivers, and manages end-to-end logistics automation — combining best-in-class mechanical systems with cyber-secure operational software and data-driven services that keep mission-critical infrastructure performing at its peak. Serving the world’s top 50 airports and the largest parcel and e-commerce distribution networks globally, including partnerships with industry leaders such as UPS, DHL, FedEx, and GeoPost.Vanderlande brings unmatched operational intimacy to every engagement. Customers choose Vanderlande not only for the longevity and reliability of its solutions, but for its proven commitment to project delivery: when challenges arise, Vanderlande leans in. Founded in 1949 and part of Toyota Industries Corporation, Vanderlande combines seven decades of engineering excellence with a forward-looking approach to digital innovation and sustainability — continually reducing the energy footprint of its systems and making responsible choices across its global supply chain. With nearly 10,000 employees and revenues approaching €3 billion, Vanderlande operates across Europe, the Middle East, North America, and Asia-Pacific, delivering solutions that move people, goods, and possibilities forward.