Graduate Software Engineer
Our graduates make a difference
Joining us as a graduate is the next step in starting your career. Whether you’re coming from a specialist background or from an unrelated subject, we want you to be bold, stay curious and dive into the opportunities we have to offer.
Within the Software and Control team, we design and build software for real products and devices – some of the most innovative and life-changing imaginable. We love a challenge and the ability to use our technical know-how and innovative thinking to find the best answers.
Our multi-disciplinary teams specialise in developing end-to-end products and devices, taking early stage concepts through to complete product releases - and even to small volume production line scale-up. Including some of the below:
Software for Real Devices
We are experts in developing best-in-class embedded software and firmware for cutting-edge products and devices across many industries, from small medical devices to large transport networks. For example, we developed the Oakdoor™ Data Diode to keep organisations safe from cyber attacks. We have been working with Ori Biotech to accelerate the development of affordable cell and gene therapies, which is set to revolutionise the healthcare industry.
Cloud Integration and IoT Devices
We design and develop edge-processing software for embedded and bare-metal IoT devices, with cloud-integration as a key feature, to create end-to-end IoT solutions that have real business value. We work closely with our teams of digital engineers and data scientists to extract deeper insights from our data. We helped Water Source create a water purification system that can change the way people around the world access safe drinking water.
Advanced Image processing & Virtual Reality
We have expertise in high-speed image analysis and processing, as well as building systems that capture, interpret and use image data. We have built mixed-reality digital twins to improve how operators visualise information and remotely control hazardous systems. Using Microsoft’s HoloLens, we enhanced training modules for IMI Critical Engineering with augmented reality (AR) to give engineers a real-world experience of the products they’ll be maintaining.
A career at PA is what you make of it — so power your curiosity and prepare to make an impact.
What we're looking for:
- Are credible and comfortable working with clients in high performance environments
- A desire to push for continuous improvement and deliver quality software
- Can build strong relationships
- Are curious and want to broaden their understanding of the world
- Can be adaptable and able to flex their style and thinking
- Are collaborative and work at their best in dynamic teams
- Are driven to succeed — and help others achieve the same
- Are open to change and have a growth mindset
- A keen interest in applying your ability to different industries
Qualifications
- An undergraduate degree in a STEM related degree
- Proficient programming skills, with experience in any of these languages: C++, Python, C or C#
- Familiarity with software development practices and tools, such as agile, version control, TDD, CI and virtualisation
Ideally you will have:
- Commercial experience in software design, development or testing
- Knowledge or experience of a specific area of interest, for example: embedded software, sensors, IoT, cloud, robotics, VR/AR
The Offer
- Opportunity to write software for Embedded devices, Cloud Integration, IoT, Advanced Image processing, VR and Safety Critical Software for Medical Devices, Defence, Transport etc
- Work on meaningful projects with talented people across a wide range of assignments
- Collaborate with talented, multi-disciplinary teams that provide insight into best practice software product development
- Your work will be based in our Global Technology and Innovation Centre in Melbourn, Cambridge
- Salary potential: £30,500 with an additional £3,500 transport allowance
- This role will start in Autumn 2025