IT Student Placement - HPC

Red Bull; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily food allowance

Free gym access and fitness classes

Multiple partner discounts

Job summary

Red Bull Technology invites an undergraduate to join the HPC and Technical Platforms team in Milton Keynes for a 1-year placement. You will work on compute, storage and platform services, gaining hands-on experience with Linux systems, job scheduling and automation.

You will collaborate with engineers across IT and engineering, contribute to monitoring and improvement efforts, and develop practical scripting skills using Python, Bash, Git and Ansible.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate student in a relevant field (CS/Engineering) required.
• Curious, analytical mindset and willingness to learn essential.
• Exposure to Linux systems, HPC workloads and scripting is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist day-to-day operation and monitoring of HPC compute, storage and platform services.
• Support Linux-based systems: administration, patching, troubleshooting and health checks.
• Develop scripts and simple automation using Python, Bash, Git or Ansible.
• Contribute to monitoring, reporting and analysis of system utilisation and performance.
• Work with HPC engineers and software developers to deliver reliable, secure services.
• Aid testing, benchmarking and proof-of-concept activities.
• Document procedures and keep asset records up to date.

Skills

Python

Bash

Linux

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate student in CS/Engineering

Tools

Git

Ansible

Job description

IT Student Placement - HPC

Date: 2026-09-08T00:00:00

Location: Milton Keynes

Region: Buckinghamshire

Country: GB

Postal Code: MK9 3

Application Deadline: 2026-12-07T15:57:57.243

Red Bull Technology have an exciting opportunity for an undergraduate to join our High-Performance Computing (HPC) and Technical Platforms team based in Milton Keynes. You will be a valued member of the team, working alongside experienced engineers who design, operate and improve the compute, storage and platform technologies that underpin simulation, analytics and engineering workloads. This placement offers a unique opportunity to learn how large-scale, high-performance infrastructure helps a Formula One team turn complex engineering data into performance. You'll need to be curious, analytical and enthusiastic about solving technical problems. The role is hands-on and will give you exposure to Linux systems, compute clusters, high-performance storage, networking, automation and monitoring. You will work on operational activities and defined projects, both independently and with colleagues across IT and engineering. Clear communication, attention to detail and a willingness to learn are essential.

• Assist with the day-to-day operation and monitoring of HPC compute, storage and supporting platform services
• Support Linux-based systems, including routine administration, patching, troubleshooting and health checks
• Help investigate user issues with engineering workloads, job scheduling, performance and access to HPC services
• Develop scripts and simple automation using technologies such as Python, Bash, Git or Ansible
• Contribute to monitoring, reporting and analysis of system utilisation, availability and performance
• Participate in testing, benchmarking and technical proof-of-concept activities
• Assist with the installation, configuration and fault diagnosis of servers, storage and networking equipment in the datacentre
• Maintain clear technical documentation, operational procedures, asset records and knowledge articles
• Work with HPC engineers, platform engineers, software developers and engineering users to deliver reliable, secure and supportable services
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve reliability, performance, automation and the user experience
• Take an active role in team projects, planned changes and continuous improvement activities

The placement will be for 1 year, starting in the summer of 2027.

A good salary is just the start, there are many other benefits too, such as a free daily food allowance, free gym access and fitness classes, multiple discounts and offers with our partners, free barista style coffee, unlimited Red Bull and much more!