During this internship, you will explore how store hardware can be automatically discovered using a local gateway running on the store server and integrated with the AH IoT platform. You will support the design and implementation of a proof-of-concept that demonstrates how connected devices can be identified, normalized, and registered as structured assets for hardware asset management and operational monitoring. 

You will work on:

• Exploring how store hardware can be automatically discovered via a local gateway.
• Designing a generic data model for representing discovered devices and telemetry.
• Building a proof-of-concept that publishes device information to the AH IoT platform.
• Investigating discovery techniques such as network inspection, protocol interrogation, and device self-identification.
• Documenting findings, architectural considerations, scalability limitations, and recommendations. 

This internship gives you hands-on experience with IoT, distributed systems, and retail technology in a real world enterprise environment. You will collaborate with architecture and engineering teams while working on an architecture-driven proof-of-concept with room for your own ideas and technical input. 

In this role, you work 32-40 hours per week, partly from our head office in Zaandam and partly from home. 

We find it important that you can be yourself at Albert Heijn in an environment that welcomes different perspectives, where we are curious and value each other. For this role, we especially welcome candidates who strengthen the diversity within our team in the broadest sense of the word. Someone who brings a different perspective through their background and personal qualities and complements our team.

What we offer you.

• An interesting and versatile internship at the Albert Heijn head office for 5/6 months, starting in September 2026.
• A challenging internship with real responsibilities and hands-on experience.
• An internship allowance (€500 per four weeks) plus travel allowance.
• Social events and networking opportunities with fellow interns at our head office.
• An inclusive environment where you can continuously develop yourself both personally and professionally. 

What you bring.
With our 125,000 colleagues, we fill more than seven million plates every evening. And if it is up to us, we will soon do that together with you as our new Intern. Especially if you bring analytical skills and curiosity to Albert Heijn. 

Also:

• You are currently pursuing an HBO or WO degree, preferably in Informatics, Computer Science, Embedded Systems, or a related field.
• You have an affinity with IoT, hardware, and distributed systems.
• You have basic knowledge of networking and programming or scripting.
• Experience with IoT platforms, networking protocols, or edge computing is a strong plus.
• If you combine a passion for technology with strong communication skills, even better! 

Additionally, you are:

• Someone who enjoys exploring technical challenges independently.
• A proactive problem-solver who takes initiative and clearly documents findings.
• Structured enough to work within architectural guidelines and maintain overview in complex environments. 

Together we make better food accessible. For everyone.
Every evening, Albert Heijn’s 125,000 colleagues — spread across more than 1,250 stores in the Netherlands and Belgium, nine home shopcenters, seven distribution centers, and our headquarters — help fill over seven million plates.  At Albert Heijn, we believe that food and drinks play an essential role in addressing society’s biggest challenges. They contribute to a healthy lifestyle, bring people together, and support a better climate and a more sustainable society. 

Albert Heijn Netherlands is B Corp certified. This certification reinforces our mission and our contribution to a healthy, social, and sustainable society. B Corp certification is awarded to companies that meet high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and legal accountability. 

Are you ready to help make this mission a reality together?
Click the application button to apply. You are also welcome to apply even if you do not meet every item on our wishlist. Would you like to know more first? Feel free to contact us by emailing stage@aholddelhaize.com.