UK Graduate Software Engineer Scholarship + Mentorship

Thorlabs; Ely; On-site; GBP 10,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading photonics company in Ely, UK, is offering an Engineering Scholarship Programme designed for Software Engineering undergraduate students. This role includes a 9-week summer placement and leads to a graduate-level position. Candidates are required to have AAB in STEM subjects and must be in their second year of study, graduating in 2028. The programme provides hands-on experience in software development for real-world applications, emphasizing collaboration and user-centric design.

Benefits

£9,250 scholarship per year

One-on-one mentorship

Guaranteed graduate role

Contributed Pension Scheme

Private Health Care

Qualifications

• Must have completed at least one year of Software Engineering study.
• AAB at A Level in relevant STEM subjects is required.
• Strong communication skills and a passion for technology are essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a 9-week immersive summer placement.
• Develop software applications interfacing with physical systems.
• Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams for product development.

Skills

Software Development

C# Programming

C++ Programming

Object-Oriented Design

Model-View-ViewModel (MVVM)

User Experience (UX)

Team Collaboration

Education

2:1 degree results or higher

AAB at A Level in STEM subjects

Second-year student in Software Engineering

Job description

A leading photonics company in Ely, UK, is offering an Engineering Scholarship Programme designed for Software Engineering undergraduate students. This role includes a 9-week summer placement and leads to a graduate-level position. Candidates are required to have AAB in STEM subjects and must be in their second year of study, graduating in 2028. The programme provides hands-on experience in software development for real-world applications, emphasizing collaboration and user-centric design.