Please click on the link for further information and to apply for the software engineering IY role with Sophos: Sophos – Software Engineering Intern – Placement Year
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Intern – Confluent
Fixed term 1 year employment opportunity for anybody finishing their third year or in their second year. Must have completed at least 2 years of the bachelor degree.
Cloud Infrastructure Engineer Intern in Remote, United Kingdom
Graduate Opportunities at Gaming Labs International
Company: | Gaming Labs International |
Locations: | Bangor, Wales (in-person) |
Roles: | Math Analyst
Test Engineer |
Registration Deadline: | Monday 24th February |
Apply here Math Analyst: | https://link.sanctuarygraduates.co.uk/Depts/GLI/MAA/120325ABERCOMPSCI2 |
Apply here Test Engineer: | https://link.sanctuarygraduates.co.uk/Depts/GLI/TEA/120325ABERCOMPSCI2 |
Who are Gaming Labs International (GLI)?
GLI is on the cutting edge of casino gaming technology and regulation, guiding clients through a dynamic, ever-changing landscape. GLI offer the stability of a global leader to both their clients and employees around the world.
Why work at GLI?
GLI offer competitive salaries, top-notch benefits and a company culture focused on employee development and career enhancement. GLI team members have the opportunity to communicate and collaborate with colleagues around the world.
Your responsibilities as Test Engineer will include:
- Developing an understanding of technical requirements/regulations
- Accurately developing and executing test methods for technical and client requirements
- Effectively documenting test results and discovered defects
Eligibility criteria for Test Engineer:
- Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years equivalent experience in engineering, science, math or other technical areas strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of C++ or other modern, object-oriented programming language(s) is required.
- Valid Driver’s License required
- Apply here – https://link.sanctuarygraduates.co.uk/Depts/GLI/TEA/120325ABERCOMPSCI2
Your responsibilities as Math Analyst will include:
- Writing programs and performing other analyses to calculate needed mathematical features of games.
- Conducting and interpreting statistical testing on game simulation results and on RNG data.
- Reading and modifying programs and analyses developed by others to meet testing needs.
Eligibility criteria for Math Analyst:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or a closely related discipline
- Must have knowledge of Probability, Statistics, and Combinatorics
- Knowledge of a modern, object-oriented programming language such as C++, including appropriate use of object-oriented design is required
- Apply here – https://link.sanctuarygraduates.co.uk/Depts/GLI/MAA/120325ABERCOMPSCI2
Google DeepMind Research Ready Programme (summer internships)
The university of Exeter is working with Google Deepmind to provide 8 week summer internships, that may be of interest to finalists or 2nd years.
Deadline 20th Jan 2025
https://computerscience.exeter.ac.uk/study/deepmind-internships/
Industrial Placement Software Engineer – BAE systems.
BAE Systems have a range of opportunities including software engineers (and summer placements also). We often have IY students at BAE sites.
https://www.graduate-jobs.com/job/industrial-placement-software-engineer-245578
Dyfed Powys Police are starting the recruitment cycle for internships.
Areas include Finance, Digital Forensics, Health and Safety and Digital Media and some of these may be relevant to Comp Sci Students.
Civil Service Jobs – IY
I’m pleased to let you know that it is now live on the Civil Service Jobs website.
Additionally, there will be a candidate information webinar on Wednesday, 18th December, at 11:00 AM. The link to join the webinar is included in the job advertisement. Please note that the advert will close on 14th January 2025.
Could you kindly share this opportunity with your students or suggest the best way to ensure they are aware of and can take advantage of it?
Software Engineer – Year In Industry Programme – Civil Service Jobs – GOV.UK
IY Opportunities with STFC
Benefits are decent pay, great office culture (I can’t overstate how good this is in most of the company), 30 days holiday + 10.5 other days, great learning opportunities, future roles for some, flexible working hours, and more: https://stfccareers.co.uk/rewards-and-benefits/
Software Engineer role (Python + C++ + Science):
Other software roles –
IT Support Analyst: https://www.careersportal.co.uk/UKRI-careers/jobs/it-support-analyst-industrial-placement-4690
Software Engineer (Web): https://www.careersportal.co.uk/UKRI-careers/jobs/software-engineer-%E2%80%93-web-development-industrial-placement%E2%80%AF-4684
Software Engineer (Java + Python + more): https://www.careersportal.co.uk/UKRI-careers/jobs/software-engineer-industrial-placement-4653
Software Engineer (Scripting + Infrastructure): https://www.careersportal.co.uk/UKRI-careers/jobs/software-engineer-industrial-placement-4679
Software Engineer (C# + C++ + Python + Laser science): https://www.careersportal.co.uk/UKRI-careers/jobs/software-engineer-industrial-placement-4663
Software Engineer (Cloud infrastructure engineer): https://www.careersportal.co.uk/UKRI-careers/jobs/software-developers-for-cloud-based-linux-engineering-systems-industrial-placement-4671
Other potentially relevant roles –
Training course making: https://www.careersportal.co.uk/UKRI-careers/jobs/neutron-and-muon-online-scientific-training-development-industrial-placement-4651
Public engagement: https://www.careersportal.co.uk/UKRI-careers/jobs/stem-public-engagement-industrial-placement-4652
There are other roles more aimed at engineering and science IY placements as well as some graduate roles here:
https://www.careersportal.co.uk/UKRI-careers/page/careers-at-stfc-26
IY Opportunity at Amgen
student advert 2025-2026 – Phase 1
At Amgen, we are committed to fostering talent and providing real-world experience to students through our placement program which we have run successfully for 17 years. We offer a unique chance for students to apply their academic knowledge in a professional setting, learn from industry experts and develop essential skills that will prepare them for successful careers.
The placement will commence from 30th June 2025 – 29th June 2026. We currently have openings for students in the following roles:
2 Statisticians in Biostatistics based in Cambridge/Uxbridge, UK
3 Observational Research Programmers based in Uxbridge, UK
1 Clinical Trial Operations Analyst based in Cambridge, UK
1 Statistician in the Data Science Team based in Cambridge/Uxbridge, UK
These positions all come with a competitive salary of £22,500 for the year.
We kindly request your support in promoting these placement opportunities to your students. Please help us reach out to your students by sharing this information either via email, on your university’s website, social media channels, newsletters, and bulletin boards. These opportunities are ideal for students who are eager to gain practical experience, expand their network and contribute meaningfully to a dynamic work environment.
Applications are via Hays Recruitment (https://www.ratemyplacement.co.uk/jobs/28671/amgen/maths-statistics-programming-data-science-and-computer-science-placements) and the closing date is 3rd November 2024. All interviews will be conducted in our Cambridge office on 20-22 November 2024.
IY opportunity at G-Research
One of last years IY students worked at G-Research and has just passed on this years IY advert.
“Do you want to tackle the biggest questions in finance with near infinite compute power at your fingertips?
G-Research is a leading quantitative research and technology firm, with offices in London and Dallas. We are proud to employ some of the best people in their field and to nurture their talent in a dynamic, flexible and highly stimulating culture where world-beating ideas are cultivated and rewarded.”
Full details and application here:
https://www.gresearch.com/vacancy/R2702-Technology-Placement-Year/
Companies House – Junior Software Developer
Companies House are currently advertising for junior developers. They are hybrid Cardiff based roles and would require the person to come into the office once a week and work from home 4 days a week. It would be an ideal role for a student who has done a software degree and had a placement year.
The role closes on August 4th at 11:55pm. See the details in the job advert – Junior Software Developer – Civil Service Jobs (gov.uk).
Web development job for graduates
Gloversure is recruiting graduates for web development. The company has taken graduates and Industrial Year students in the past and has contacted us to advertise graduate positions this year.
A PDF is available with an outline: Web Developer Grad Role 2024
From that PDF, the desirable skills include:
- PHP
- TypeScript / JavaScript (React, Node.js)
- HTML
- Git
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to manage your own workload and work to deadlines
Find out more at gloversure.co.uk/careers/graduate-junior-web-developer
PhD Opportunity – Bio-inspired radio sensors
Prof. Amit Kumar Mishra has recently joined Aberystwyth University and he is working in our National Spectrum Centre. He has a PhD opportunity about Bio-inspired radio sensors.
Details are at: https://www.findaphd.com/phds/project/bi-ras-bio-inspired-radio-sensors/?p171991
If you have questions, please contact Amit: https://www.aber.ac.uk/en/cs/staff-profiles/listing/profile/amm89/
IBM Red Hat Graduate Solution Architect
Opportunity for a Graduate Solution Architect at Red Hat.
Role details at: https://redhat.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/jobs/job/Remote-UK/Solution-Architecture-Graduate–Remote-UK-_R-038616?q=Graduate
Announced on 4th June 2024.