During your internship at YourSurprise, you’ll dive into the heart of a high-traffic, international e-commerce platform.
From enhancing our webshops to refining the complex logistics and shipping software that connects our campus in Zierikzee to the world, you’ll tackle real-world challenges that keep our "gift engine" running smoothly.
Your mission? Research the possibilities and build software tools, turning tricky operational puzzles into clean, scalable solutions.
Investigate complex problems within our systems to understand how they work and identify where and how we can make improvements.
Act as the bridge between business needs and code by taking what you’ve learned from experts and turning it into clear technical specifications, such as flowcharts or requirements.
Develop working proof-of-concepts, web apps, and API services that solve real challenges, whether it's helping our teams work faster or helping our customers find the perfect gift.
Work as a full member of our development team, joining weekly sessions with our team of 30+ engineers to share your progress, pick up new skills, and participate in code reviews with your teammates.
You will gain hands-on experience with a modern tech stack. While we primarily use PHP (Symfony) and TypeScript (React), we also work with Go, Python depending on the project needs. You work with our MySQL databases and utilize industry-standard tools like Docker and Git
Research how new tech, like AI or Large Language Models (LLMs), can make our tools and workflows even smarter.
You’re currently studying Software Engineering or AI at a Bachelor’s or Master’s level
You’re curious, self-starting, and eager to experiment
You enjoy working in a team and communicating with people from different backgrounds
You live near Zeeland or West Brabant
A hands-on, meaningful internship where you create real impact
Guidance from a personal buddy throughout your internship
A competitive internship allowance
Delicious daily lunch and fresh fruit
Access to our company gym, game room, and chill-out zones
The option to stay in one of our student houses
And who knows... a potential job offer after graduation!
YourSurprise is Europe’s largest online gift shop, active in 28 countries with 29 webshops. We specialize in creating personalized gifts that surprise and delight, from mugs with names to wine boxes with custom logos. All gifts are made with love and shipped from our own campus in Zierikzee. Oh, and we were named Best Learning Company in our sector in 2024. 🎉
Got questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out, we’d love to hear from you!
In 2005, it all began in a small attic with just one idea: personalised songs. Fast forward to today, and YourSurprise has become the biggest online shop for personalised gifts, with over 3,000 surprises for every occasion and recipient.
From birthdays to weddings, business thank-yous to ‘just because’, we help people create meaningful moments with a name, photo, or logo—making every gift unique. We’re now active in 27 countries, and nothing makes us happier than making people feel special, one gift at a time.
Everything happens right here, in our vibrant Campus in beautiful Zierikzee, the Netherlands. From developing new gifts to designing, purchasing, marketing, and chatting with our customers—we do it all under one roof. And yes, it’s just as inspiring as it sounds.
Fancy joining the fun?
We’re always looking for people who love surprising others as much as we do. At YourSurprise, no two days are the same. You’ll be part of a diverse, international team of colleagues. Everyone’s different—and that’s exactly what makes us great.
Here, you’re free to be yourself, come up with bold ideas, and shape your own path. As we grow, your role might grow too—so bring your curiosity, flexibility, and ambition. You might just create your own dream job. And the best bit? We haven’t even mentioned the legendary parties or the world's loveliest office dog.
Ready to surprise the world with us?
Have a look at our job openings and find your perfect match:
jobs.yoursurprise.com
