Computer Science Industrial Placement – Software Engineering with AI

Matillion; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday + bank holiday

Private Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Pension

Job summary

Matillion is seeking a Software Engineering Industrial Placement student for July 2027 – August 2028. You will join an engineering team building AI data products used globally, owning real work from early weeks with mentorship and peer reviews.

Ideal candidates are second-year students studying computer science or software engineering, aiming for a 2:1 or higher, with some coding experience in any language (Java bonus).

Qualifications

• Currently studying for a degree in computer science, software engineering or related subject with a placement year before returning to finish studies.
• On track for a 2:1 or above.
• Have written code in at least one language; any language is acceptable; Java is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, tested code that ships to real customers.
• Work in an agile engineering team with sprints, standups, code reviews, and delivery.
• Solve technical problems that affect customers' ability to work with data.
• Use AI tools in day-to-day work to research, build, and move faster.
• Learn from engineers and contribute your own perspective from day one.
• Present what you have built to the wider team before finishing.

Skills

Programming experience

Java

Education

CS/Software Engineering degree with placement year

Job description

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 can’t 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 we’re 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. We’re here to make a dent in the universe bigger than ourselves. And we’re 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 won’t be on the sidelines. You’ll 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 it's 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.

What you'll be doing

• 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.

What we're looking for

• 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. You’re 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 isn't obvious.
• You want to learn fast and are happy to give and receive honest feedback.

The assessment process

Here is what to expect:

Stage 1 — Screening
A short 20-minute AI-powered conversation you can complete on your own schedule. It’s 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. It's 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 you’d prefer not to complete the AI interview, let us know and we’ll 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. We'll also explore how you’ll 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.

More about Matillion

We operate a flexible working culture that promotes work-life balance, with benefits including:

• 30 days holiday + bank holiday
• 5 days paid volunteering leave
• Private Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pension
• Access to mental health support

Your Safety

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Matillion is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all of our team. Matillion prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Matillion does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.