Graduate Systems Research Engineer - Distributed AI/OS C/C++

European Tech Recruit; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

European Tech Recruit is seeking a Systems Research Engineer (Graduate) in Edinburgh for a 12-month PAYE contract. The role involves R&D across Cloud, Distributed Systems, and AI Systems, using C/C++. Candidates may be recent graduates (2026) with a degree in CS or related fields.

Relocation to Edinburgh is required if not based there; UK right-to-work is required. The contract offers a structured early-career path with potential extensions depending on visa status and business needs.

Qualifications

• BA, Masters or PhD - or graduating in 2026.
• Experience in operating systems, distributed systems or ML systems.
• Proficient in C/C++ or open to other programming languages.
• Must have full right to work in the UK without sponsorship; post-study work visas allowed if you can work full-time for 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Work on R&D to explore emerging systems across Cloud, Distributed Systems, AI Systems and Operating Systems.

Skills

C/C++ proficiency

Operating systems

Distributed systems

Machine learning systems

Education

BS/MS/PhD in CS or related

Job description

European Tech Recruit is seeking a Systems Research Engineer (Graduate) in Edinburgh for a 12-month PAYE contract. The role involves R&D across Cloud, Distributed Systems, and AI Systems, using C/C++. Candidates may be recent graduates (2026) with a degree in CS or related fields.

Relocation to Edinburgh is required if not based there; UK right-to-work is required. The contract offers a structured early-career path with potential extensions depending on visa status and business needs.