- Qualification: Undergraduate degree — studying towards, or completed a STEM related degree
- Coding experience – Proficient programming skills, with experience in any of these languages: C++, Python, Rust, C or C#. Or significant experience in multiple other similar languages with a desire to learn.
- Growth-oriented and curious — open to change, driven to succeed, hungry for new challenges, and eager to broaden your understanding of the world apply new technical skills and rapidly acquire domain expertise. You will be able to think creatively and laterally, applying existing knowledge to new problems
- Collaborative and relationship-focused — thrive in dynamic teams, build strong relationships with clients and peers, and support others to succeed.
- Credible and communicative — comfortable in high-performance environments, with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Analytical and adaptable — demonstrate strong problem-solving abilities, innovative thinking, and the flexibility to adapt your style and approach. You will apply your engineering experience and knowledge gained through university, work or projects to help develop solutions to real-world problems
- Professional and reliable — show strong workplace etiquette by being punctual, dependable, and respectful of business expectations and office conduct.
- Familiarity with software development practices and tools, such as agile, version control, TDD, CI and virtualisation
- Experience in AI engineering or Agent design
- 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 andSafety 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: £31,000
- This role will start in Autumn 2027
A career at PA is what you make of it — so power your curiosity and prepare to make an impact.
Additional Information
Life At PA encompasses our peoples' experience at PA. It's about how we enrich peoples’ working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work.
Our purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams, and support our communities, to deliver insight and impact, solving the world’s most complex challenges. We're focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets, and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self.
Find out more about Life at PA here.
We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits:
- Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare
- 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days
- Generous company pension scheme
- Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives
- Annual performance-based bonus
- Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn)
We’re committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief, veteran status, or any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.
