Engineering Software Industrial Placement

Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team; Brackley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Joining bonus

Wellbeing programme

On-site gym

Subsidised food

Private medical cover

Job summary

Mercedes‑AMG PETRONAS F1 Team invites applications for a year-in-industry placement in our Brackley software engineering environment. You will contribute to the off-car software stack, supporting simulators, R&D facilities and race cars while working within a high‑performance team.

You will gain hands-on experience across development, deployment and real-time data workflows, collaborating with stakeholders and learning under tight deadlines at our Brackley factory.

Qualifications

• Be currently studying a strong degree in a relevant computer science discipline.
• Have awareness of .NET and Python.
• Have awareness of DevOps and deployment processes.
• Interest in motorsport and a drive to learn continuously.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deploy and support the off-car software stack for simulators, R&D facilities and race cars.
• Provide remote operational support during events with real-time monitoring and robust data production.
• Interface with stakeholders to understand issues, gather feature requests and help plan future work.

Skills

.NET

Python

DevOps

Learning mindset

Team player

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Computer Science degree

Tools

Kubernetes

MATLAB

Job description

Brackley, UK

Build your skills. Make an impact. Race towards excellence.

The Role

Brackley, UK

Build your skills. Make an impact. Race towards excellence.

Every dream needs a team.

Join the Engineering Software Department as we take on the challenge of Formula One’s exciting new era of sustainable technical regulations.

By spending your year in industry with us, you will:

• Apply your learning in one of the most technically demanding global sports.
• Take on responsibility as you are supported and trained throughout your year.
• Join us for a year-long placement from the end of June 2027 to the end of July 2028.
• Work in a fast-paced environment at our state-of-the-­art factory in Brackley.
• Be an integral part of a cohort of students working across all functions of our team.

Key Responsibilities

You will be involved in all aspects of the development, deployment and support of the off-car software stack, supporting the operation of the simulators, R&D facilities, and race cars.

You will immerse yourself in remote operational support of events, providing real‑time monitoring and ensuring robustness of the data production processes that support high-performance engineering decisions.

You will also interface with stakeholders across the business to provide assistance, understand issues and feature requests, and work with the wider group to plan work going forward.

About You

Essential:

• Be currently studying a strong degree in a relevant computer science discipline.
• Have an awareness of .NET, Python.
• Have an awareness of devops and deployment processes.
• Have a passion about reaching their full potential and are excited about constantly learning; a passion for motorsport is an advantage.
• Have at least one year remaining on your current course or be enrolled on your next course* from the point at which you start your placement with us (*please note that if you will be enrolled on a Masters or PhD course you will need to be able to evidence enrolment to confirm eligibility).
• Have flexibility in hours, enthusiasm to support F1 race weekend work is required, along with a ‘can do’, ‘team‑playing’ attitude and the ability to work to strict deadlines under minimal supervision.
• Take full ownership of their work, driving projects forward with initiative and independence.
• Relish challenges and enjoy pushing for continuous improvement.

Whatever your background and motorsport interest, we believe that you will find your placement with us a memorable and enriching experience.

Desirable:

• Awareness of containerisation and Kubernetes.
• Awareness of MATLAB.
• Dependable with a strong work ethic.
• Good analytical skills.

Key Skills You Could Gain From Your Placement

• Software development and support in real world, high pressure environments.
• Appreciation of team working with a right first time mantra.

About Us

At the Mercedes‑AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, every win starts with the energy to exceed our exceptional standards.

It’s the belief and focus you give that powers our performance.

Whether you’re leading innovation, bringing precision to our manufacturing or supporting trackside operations around the world, every detail matters.

We’re setting new standards in our sport, together. More growth, more pride, more of what makes our team exceptional.

Give all. Gain more.

Benefits

When you put the effort in, we give it back. Start with a competitive salary, a generous joining bonus, add in a world‑class wellbeing programme (including a free on‑site gym), delicious, subsidised food, and private medical cover - all on our riverside campus powered by 100% renewable energy.

You’ll have everything you need to thrive both inside and outside of work.

Why Us

We believe that building a more inclusive and diverse culture helps us go faster and further.

From recruitment and building our future talent pipeline to internal communications and leadership training, we’re building a team where everyone can thrive and contribute to our shared success.

Our aim is to attract, develop and retain exceptional people from all backgrounds, creating a workplace where all team members feel respected, supported and able to fulfil their potential.