Summer Software Engineer & AI Innovation Internship

Baillie Gifford

City of Edinburgh

On-site

GBP 13,000 - 20,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

LinkedIn Learning

Pluralsight access

Peer-to-peer learning

On-site in Edinburgh

Job summary

Baillie Gifford offers a paid Software Engineering & Innovation Summer Internship in Edinburgh for 2027, spanning June to August. Interns join cohorts in either Application Development or Innovation, working on live technical projects with exposure to AI, LLMs, and modern tech stacks.

The programme emphasizes hands-on learning, mentorship, and cross-team collaboration. Participants gain training through LinkedIn Learning and Pluralsight, with a culture that values openness and practical impact.

Qualifications

Penultimate year student pursuing a technology-related degree with an interest in software engineering and cloud native development.
Interest in GenAI/ML and experimentation and willingness to learn.
Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills across teams.
Critical thinking and problem-solving; comfortable in ambiguous, fast-changing environments.
Willingness to learn and adapt, with a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

Work on live technical projects aligned to Application Development or Innovation departments.
Gain exposure to AI, LLMs, and agentic workflows in a team setting.
Collaborate with engineers and leads, delivering real outcomes.
Attend inductions and participate in cohort projects with mentorship.
Build relationships across teams and contribute to development goals.