AI Engineering Student Placement

Renault Group; Enstone; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Private medical

On-site gym

Restaurant allowance

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Alpine Formula One Team (part of Renault Group) invites motivated students to join the AI Engineering Student Placement in the UK. You will work with AI, ML, and data pipelines to develop, test, and deploy AI-powered solutions, collaborating with multi-disciplinary engineers to drive performance on and off the track.

You will gain hands-on experience across requirements, data prep, model evaluation, deployment, and user adoption, while contributing to automation and data-driven improvements in a

Qualifications

• Currently studying BSc or MSc in Data Science, AI, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with Python and its data science ecosystem (e.g., pandas, numpy, scikit-learn).
• Familiarity with machine learning concepts and techniques (e.g., regression, classification, neural networks).
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Support the development, testing, and deployment of AI-powered applications and solutions.
• Assist with data collection, preparation, and analysis to support machine learning and AI initiatives.
• Collaborate with engineers across the team to identify opportunities for AI-driven automation and process improvement.
• Support the integration of AI solutions with existing systems, applications, and business processes.
• Assist in evaluating and testing AI models, tools, and technologies.
• Document technical solutions and present findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Contribute to proof-of-concept projects exploring emerging AI technologies and capabilities.
• Actively participate in the continuous improvement and adoption of AI solutions across the team.

Skills

Python

Data science

ML concepts

Education

BSc or MSc in Data Science/AI/CS/Math/Engineering

Tools

Azure

Docker

GitHub Actions

Job description

About Us

We are a high-performance Formula One Team driven by innovation, precision, and passion. Our IT department plays a critical role in enabling the technology and data-driven solutions that support every aspect of our business and racing operations. As artificial intelligence continues to transform how we work, our AI Engineering team develops innovative solutions that improve efficiency, enhance decision-making, and unlock new opportunities across the organisation. As an AI Engineering Student Placement, you will gain hands‑on experience working with cutting‑edge AI technologies in a fast-paced, high-performance environment. You will be part of a collaborative team of AI Engineers, Software Engineers, and Platform Engineers, working together to improve all areas of the team—from car design and manufacturing to performance analysis at the track. You will support and evolve existing tools, as well as create new solutions that will help to drive on‑track performance.

The Role

During your Placement, you will collaborate with engineers across the team to support the development, testing, deployment, and continuous improvement of AI-powered solutions. Working alongside experienced engineers and technology specialists, you will help explore opportunities to leverage machine learning, generative AI, automation, and data-driven technologies to solve real world challenges. You will gain exposure to the full lifecycle of AI solution development, from requirements gathering and data preparation through to model evaluation, deployment, and user adoption.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development, testing, and deployment of AI-powered applications and solutions
• Assist with data collection, preparation, and analysis to support machine learning and AI initiatives
• Collaborate with engineers across the team to identify opportunities for AI-driven automation and process improvement
• Support the integration of AI solutions with existing systems, applications, and business processes
• Assist in evaluating and testing AI models, tools, and technologies
• Document technical solutions and present findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Contribute to proof-of-concept projects exploring emerging AI technologies and capabilities
• Actively participate in the continuous improvement and adoption of AI solutions across the team

Who We’re Looking For

Currently studying BSc or MSc in Data Science, AI, Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.

Experience with Python and its data science ecosystem (e.g., pandas, numpy, scikit-learn).

Familiarity with machine learning concepts and techniques (e.g., regression, classification, neural networks).

Proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively.

You must have the right to work in the UK, as we cannot provide sponsorship for this role.

You must be available to attend onsite interviews.

Preferred Skills (not required but advantageous)

• Experience with other programming languages such as C# or MATLAB.
• Exposure to cloud platforms and deployment tools (e.g., Azure, Docker, GitHub Actions).
• Understanding of data pipelines and software engineering principles.

What We Offer in Return

• competitive salary
• private medical healthcare
• full access to our free on-site gym
• a fully catered restaurant with a daily allowance
• wide range of additional benefits designed to support your wellbeing and growth

Beyond the perks, you’ll be part of a team that’s pushing boundaries in Formula One. The thrill of pioneering cutting‑edge technology, combined with a collaborative and inclusive culture, creates unmatched opportunities for career development and personal achievement.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Alpine Formula One Team, we celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be their true selves. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and experiences. We are committed to leading by example in promoting diversity, inclusion, and belonging in our society.

Job Family

Alpine Racing UK Renault Group is committed to creating an inclusive working environment and the conditions for each of us to bring their passion, perform to the full and grow, whilst being themselves. We find strength in our diversity and we are engaged to ensure equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, etc. If you have a disability or special need requiring layout of the workstation or work schedule, please let us know by completing this form.

BWT Alpine Formula One Team competes in the FIA Formula One World Championship with Grand Prix winner Pierre Gasly and rising star Franco Colapinto. The two drivers, under the leadership of Executive Advisor Flavio Briatore and Managing Director Steve Nielsen and piloting the revolutionary Alpine A526, are driving forward the team's charge during a highly competitive Formula One season. The team operates out of its Enstone factory in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom, where it has been based since 1992, in its previous guises as Benetton Formula, Renault F1 Team and Lotus F1 Team. Enstone has a winning legacy with seven Formula One World Championships including the Drivers’ World Championship [1994, 1995, 2005 and 2006] with Michael Schumacher and Fernando Alonso, and the Constructors’ World Championship [1995, 2005 and 2006]. The team’s 2026 car, the A526, is designed and built on‑site with the 1000‑strong workforce working hard towards the new opportunities presented in the 24‑race season. For more information, please head to www.alpinef1.com Alpine, a brand born from racing Alpine’s history dates back to 1955 when Jean Rédélé, a young man passionate about competition, formed the automotive brand. Fast forward nearly 70 years, and Alpine is now at the forefront of motor racing, competing alongside the elite in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship and the World Endurance Championship as well as many other motorsport disciplines. The original A110 road car was introduced in 1962 and, by the early 1970s, Alpine was a major force in topflight rally competition. In 1971, Alpine took the three steps on the podium of the world-famous Rallye Monte Carlo for the first time and later again in 1973. The company went on to win the World Rally Championship Manufacturers’ title later that year. Alpine achieved one of its most famous motorsport triumphs in 1978; overall victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Filled with this racing passion and savoir-faire, the brand continued to release new and innovative road cars throughout the 70s and 80s, including the A310 V6 and the GTA. As soon as Alpine's relaunch in 2012 was announced, a competition programme was born to develop the brand's awareness. This commitment was underlined in endurance racing, which has enjoyed numerous successes on international circuits. Fast forward to 2021 and Alpine took its very first steps into the elite realms of Formula 1, after Luca de Meo announced the company’s decision to enter the series as the rebranded Alpine F1 Team. In 2024, the brand is reiterating its commitment to Formula 1, Endurance, Rally, Cup, GT and the SimRacing sphere through Esports. A busy calendar for 2024, punctuated by the FIA Formula 1 World Championship, the World Endurance Championship, the FFSA GT4 European Series, FFSA Championnat de France GT, the Championnat de France FFSA des Rallyes, but also by customer competitions organised by the brand, such as the Alpine Elf Rally Trophy on the road and the Alpine Elf Europa Cup on the track.