Veikkaus is a gaming company for everyone, striving to be better in every aspect. Our passion is to drive better gaming so that our customers can enjoy every moment. Caring, teamwork, and courage are the values that guide everything we do. Responsibility is a core of our operations. Our goal is to be a respected and successful international money gaming group that continuously improves while always putting both customers and employees first. For a better game - and working life.
Junior Developer in Software Product Development, Summer Job
We are looking for a summer trainee to join our Gaming Software Product Development teams. Your final assignment could be in the EGM (Electronic Gaming Machine) Solutions team or one of our ~20 other frontend and backend teams, where we will match your skills with the best assignment. The internship is full-time and the exact timing will be arranged with the selected candidate, for example, between May 15 and August 15, 2026.
Your assignments could be something like this:
- Assist in the development and maintenance of software products
- Support the team in various tasks related to software development
- Contribute to tools development
- Contribute to tools analysis, e.g., evaluating the benefits of large language models in different phases of the Software Development Lifecycle
- Contribute to information security analysis and tooling evaluations in different phases on Software Development Lifecycle
- Prototyping assignments
Example technologies you could work with: C++, Linux, Python
We are primarily seeking candidates with a university-level educational background. However, applicants with lower formal education levels are also welcome to apply, provided they demonstrate a strong passion for programming through personal projects or other relevant experience.
Required skills:
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in computer science or a related field
- Programming
- Strong foundation in software engineering principles
- Good communication skills in English
- Good teamworking skills
- Ability to work independently and take initiative
- Good grades in software engineering and other relevant courses
Knowledge of C++ programming languages is a plus.
We offer:
- A workplace where the game evolves - and so do you. You'll face meaningful challenges and gain new skills while contributing to shared success - in Finland and beyond. We value curiosity and create the space for it to thrive.
- Inspiring and supportive teammates you can rely on. The best ideas and world-class entertainment are built together - and Veikkaus thrives because of its people.
- Balanced and inspiring work life. At Veikkaus, we believe a good job adds something to life - but isn't all there is to it.
- The opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a large software product development organization, supported by mentorship and guidance from our experienced professionals.
It is important to us that everyone can come to work as their authentic selves. We value diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives, and believe that success comes from working in diverse teams. We encourage individuals from various backgrounds to apply for our jobs.
The position is located at Veikkaus' headquarters in Pohjois-Haaga, Helsinki. We work flexibly in a hybrid model. To foster collaboration and effective teamwork, we meet at the office three times a week.
Please note that the position requires you to be at least 18 years old and, for non-EU citizens, a valid residence permit.
Interested? Great! We are passionate about software development. If you are too and eager to learn, we would love to hear from you. Please send your application with CV, salary expectation and a brief cover letter included, no later than 6.2.2026.
For any inquiries about the position please contact Development Manager Timo Into via email: Timo.Into@veikkaus.fi.
A drug test under Section 7 of the Act on the Protection of Privacy in Working Life (759/2004) will be conducted on the selected candidate.
