2025 Graduate Software Engineer

Cambridge Consultants; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology consultancy is seeking bright graduates passionate about software to join their team in Cambridge. This role involves working on cutting-edge projects across various fields, including robotics and satellite communications, providing an excellent opportunity to develop skills alongside experienced professionals.

Qualifications

• University graduate in a STEM degree, with good academic results.
• Experience in programming and a keen interest in learning.
• Knowledge of one or more of the programming languages.

Responsibilities

• Working in a team to design, develop, and debug software.
• Collaborating on research projects and outreach activities.
• Tackling real-world problems using various technologies.

Skills

Programming

Problem-Solving

Software Engineering

Learning

Education

STEM degree

Tools

C

C++

Rust

Python

Job description

Introduction

We are looking for bright graduates with a passion for software and a curiosity for how things work and how technology can help us solve problems.

You will work with a variety of technologies that fit your skills and interests, to tackle and solve real problems for our clients.

This role is suitable for those who are graduating and available to join in the Autumn - Summer of 2025.

What you'll be doing

Day to day you will be working in a team with colleagues and clients, learning from experienced engineers to design, develop and debug software of all descriptions. This may range from web applications to embedded software, protocols and machine control. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate on research projects and participate in STEM outreach activities with schools.

You could be working on projects like:

• Satellite communications – used in humanitarian relief efforts, wildlife conservation and more
  
  

https://www.cambridgeconsultants.com/case-studies/iridium-extreme-satellite-phone

https://www.cambridgeconsultants.com/press-releases/satellite-cameras-saving-endangered-species

• Wireless control of high-speed warehouse robots
  
  

https://www.cambridgeconsultants.com/case-studies/wireless-breakthrough-ocado-smart-platform

• Robotics – autonomous navigation in crowded environments
  
  

https://www.cambridgeconsultants.com/robot-navigation-and-simulation-for-industrial-autonomous-vehicles/

• Cutting-edge wearables and audio devices
  
  

https://www.cambridgeconsultants.com/case-studies/harvard-start-fitness-tech-powerhouse-how-whoop-developed-its-first-wearable

• Beam 5G from the stratosphere with the world's largest commercial airborne antenna
  
  

https://www.cambridgeconsultants.com/case-studies/worlds-largest-commercial-airborne-antenna

Unfortunately, we can't talk about some of our clients until you join us, but you could be developing the next breakthrough product for brands you use every day.



What you can bring

• You will soon be a university graduate, studying for any STEM degree and with good academic results.
• You have experience of programming, and you enjoy learning new things and solving interesting problems.
• You have a keen interest in software engineering
• You have good knowledge of at least one of the following programming languages. (C, C++, Rust, Python).
• Knowledge of and a willingness to learn other programming languages.