Software Engineering Student Placement

Red Bull; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in motorsport is seeking candidates for a Student Placement role in Milton Keynes. This opportunity targets students in Computer Science or Software Engineering, requiring excellent software development skills and knowledge of programming languages like C# and Python. You will work on software projects that enhance vehicle performance and support machine learning during race weekends. A competitive salary and numerous perks, including a free daily food allowance and gym access, are offered.

Benefits

Free daily food allowance

Free gym access

Discounts and offers with partners

Free barista style coffee

Unlimited Red Bull

Qualifications

• Excellent software development skills are essential.
• Solid grasp of fundamental computer science concepts is required.
• Knowledge of programming languages like C# and/or Python is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Building software to improve vehicle performance.
• Training machine learning models used during race weekends.
• Providing support for race and test events in the Ops Room.

Skills

Software development skills

Knowledge of programming languages like C# and/or Python

Education

Studying Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related degree

Tools

Kubernetes

Apache Kafka

Machine Learning frameworks like TensorFlow

Job description

Overview

Red Bull Technology is inviting candidates to apply for Student Placement positions within its Technology and Analysis Tools department. The position is targeted towards students studying Computer Science, Software Engineering or a related degree. Candidates will require excellent software development skills and a solid grasp of fundamental computer science concepts. Knowledge of programming languages like C# and/or Python would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Building software that is used to improve vehicle performance and support aerodynamic and power unit development
• Training machine learning model that are actively used during race weekends
• Providing support for race and test events throughout the year in the Ops Room

What you will learn / opportunities

• Gaining exposure to and learning modern software development techniques, including:
• Test-driven development
• Lean software development
• SOLID design principles
• Code reviews

Technology stack

• Kubernetes, Apache Kafka and DevOps techniques
• GraphQL and other API technologies
• Apache Arrow
• Machine Learning frameworks like TensorFlow

Placement details

The placement will be for 1 year, starting in the summer of 2026. To be considered for this Student Placement, please apply to this advert and submit both your CV and a one-page Cover Letter. Not only is this a fantastic opportunity to complete your student placement at our championship winning team, but it is also a great opportunity to work with some of the greatest talents in F1. 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!

Application closing date: 16:00 (BST) Friday 26th September 2025.