Summer intern as AI Developer

Summer intern as AI Developer

Q-Free is a global leader in intelligent transportation systems, spearheading innovative solutions for tolling, traffic management, and active transportation. Embracing innovation and harnessing the power of technology, we address daily mobility challenges, shaping a future where people, goods, and data travel safely, efficiently, and sustainably.  With a four-decade legacy, Q-Free’s vision extends beyond geographical boundaries, serving customers worldwide in Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.  To learn more about how Q-Free is shaping the future of intelligent transportation, visitwww.q-free.com or connect with us onLinkedIn.

Ready to challenge yourself and work with innovation? Become a summer intern in our Tolling Systems Development department

If you're a student who's curious about technology and innovation, up for a challenge, and a team player with strong communication skills, take a look here!

At Q-Free, we believe in a world where roads connect us not just physically, but also through innovative solutions that improve everyday life for everyone. From the windy roads in Trondheim, where our journey began in 1984, to the bustling highways across the globe – our goal has been to reshape the future. And now? We're looking for you to join us!

"The big little company"

Imagine a place where every day is a little step out into the world. A place where your dining room is a melting pot of cultures and ideas. That's Q-Free. We pride ourselves on being a company where you're not just part of the team, but where your voice can shape the future of global technology solutions. We're small enough that you know everyone, but big enough that your work can find its way out into the world.

Would you like to be a summer intern at Q-Free in 2027?

We are currently looking for curious and engaged students to join Q-Free as summer interns at our headquarters in Trondheim in 2027. Maybe this could be the perfect opportunity for you?

By joining Q-Free, you join a company that contributes to making traffic and mobility more sustainable by offering technology that increases traffic flow, reduces emissions, and enhances traffic safety.

Q-Free is increasing our efforts to bring interns into the company, as this represents a sustainable long-term strategy for recruitment. In addition to offering summer internships, we have students working part-time with us alongside their studies, as well as students writing their bachelor and master thesis with us. This gives great benefits both for Q-Free and for our interns.

Your role with us in our Tolling Systems Development department

The Tolling Systems Development department works with developing software for our customers or for the other departments in Q-Free. The tasks in the system group are very varied and can range from integrating and calibrating new sensors, creating new applications and large real-time solutions, or using AI to solve challenging tasks.

In the Systems group we work with several different technologies and programming languages like Java, C++, Python, image processing, signal processing, AI, and sensor system integration.

Some of the work we do in our Tolling Systems Development department:

• Software development: Design, develop, and maintain software running on the lane controllers and roadside systems
• System integration: Integrate roadside applications with sensor/equipment such as our tolling cameras, lasers, and DSRC readers
• Research and development
• System monitoring
• Maintenance and support

We are looking for candidates with an interest in one or more of the following fields:

• Computer Vision and Image Processing
• Deep Learning
• PyTorch and/or TensorFlow
• MLOps and Model Deployment
• Cloud AI Platforms

What do we have to offer? 

• Meaningful work on real products used by millions of road users around the world
• Mentorship and collaboration with experienced engineers across multiple disciplines
• The opportunity to take ownership of your work and contribute to real projects
• A culture that values diversity, inclusion, learning, and professional growth

Practical information

The internship period will be from June 14th until August 13th, with two weeks’ vacation in week 28 and 29. The workplace is our headquarters in Trondheim.

Q-Free is part of a collaborative project in Trondheim called Workation. Workation offers a unique summer program, and all summer interns who join Q-Free in 2027 will have full and free access to these activities. Last summer, our summer interns were free to join activities such as volleyball and padel, kayaking, beer tasting, and more. Workation also offers a great arena to meet summer interns working for other companies and make new friends. This project will make sure that your summer internship in Trondheim will be one to remember.

Please submit your CV and transcript of records. Instead of a traditional application letter, simply answer a few questions in the application form. Feel free to include your GitHub username if relevant. Applications can be submitted in either Norwegian or English.

Ready to join us?

We're more interested in your passion and potential than a long list of qualifications. So if this sounds like your next big adventure, why not take the step? Send us your application and tell us how you can contribute to our journey. 

Application deadline: November 8, 2026. We look forward to receiving your application!

Visit www.q-free.com/careers to learn more about us and submit your application.

Kontaktperson

Mia Fornes

Software Engineer

mia.fornes@q-free.com