Computer Science Industrial Placement – Software Engineering with AI
Job Location:
Manchester - UK
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Job Summary
Are you ready to shape the future of data
Matillion is the company behind Maia the AI Data Automation platform.
In the AI economy demand for data is exploding. Manual data engineering cant keep up. Maia fixes that by combining 15 years of data expertise with agentic AI to eliminate the manual work that slows data teams down. Organisations like Cisco DocuSign and Slack are already using it to deliver real business impact faster.
We started in Manchester and now were global - with teams across the UK US and India.
We are driven curious energetic people who move fast think big and hold ourselves to a high standard. Were here to make a dent in the universe bigger than ourselves. And were looking for people who want to be part of it.
Software Engineering Industrial Placement July 2027 - August 2028
We are looking for second-year university students who want a placement year working on real engineering problems. You will join an engineering team that builds AI data products used by customers around the world. You wont be on the sidelines. Youll own real work from your first few weeks with a mentor and a team that reviews what you build.
If you are looking to experience what its like to be a software engineer in an ambitious AI product first tech company and want to work somewhere that moves fast builds boldly and takes AI seriously this is your role.
- Writing clean tested code that ships to real customers.
- Working in an agile engineering team sprints standups code reviews and real delivery.
- Solving technical problems that directly impact our customers ability to work with data.
- Using AI tools actively in your day to day to research to build to move faster.
- Learning from engineers around you and contributing your own perspective from day one.
- Presenting what you have built to the wider team before you finish.
- You are currently studying for a degree in computer science software engineering or a related subject with a placement year before you return to finish your studies. Youre also on track for a 2:1 or above.
- You have written code in at least one language through coursework a personal project or a hackathon. Any language is fine. Java is a bonus.
- You are curious about AI and how it is changing engineering.
- You ask good questions when the answer isnt obvious.
- You want to learn fast and are happy to give and receive honest feedback.
Here is what to expect:
Stage 1 Screening
A short 20-minute AI-powered conversation you can complete on your own schedule. Its an opportunity to share more about yourself beyond your CV to help us understand how you can add value - your approach to problems and your interest in the role. Its also an opportunity to learn more about Matillion and the role. A human recruiter reviews every response AI does not make hiring decisions here. If youd prefer not to complete the AI interview let us know and well arrange a time for a recruiter to call you.
Stage 2 Technical Test
A practical exercise designed to assess how you think and how you build. You are encouraged to use AI tools we want to see how you use them. We will tell you exactly what to expect in advance.
Stage 3 Onsite Assessment Day
A conversation with your future manager and a member of the engineering team. We will go deeper on your technical thinking how you approach problems and how you work with others. Well also explore how youll positively contribute towards our culture and values. This is opportunity for you to meet the team and understand the day in the life of a Matillion Engineer.
Stage 4 Offer
A transparent breakdown of salary equity and benefits everything you need to make the right decision.
We aim to move quickly. You will hear from us within 7 days of your application.
- 30 days holiday bank holiday
- 5 days paid volunteering leave
- Private Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Pension
- Access to mental health support
Cannot find a suitable role right now We still want to hear from you. Drop us a line at emailprotected.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Matillion helps teams get data business-ready, faster. Thousands of enterprises trust us to load, transform, sync, and orchestrate their data in the cloud.
