Graduate Cloud Platform Engineer 2027 (AI)

Location: Bristol, UK. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme without requiring visa sponsorship.

Salary: £45,000 per annum.

Company

hirify.global builds next-generation AI compute spanning semiconductors, software, and datacentre-scale systems, and is owned by SoftBank Group.

What you will do

• Develop, deploy, and operate services across high-performance AI infrastructure for internal teams and cloud customers.
• Write automation and use Linux, networking, storage, and cloud services to support large-scale AI platforms.
• Investigate infrastructure issues by analysing logs and metrics and communicate findings.
• Help validate AI hardware and the surrounding infrastructure.
• Work with engineers, researchers, and Datacentre Operations to understand the impact of platform decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, Electronic Engineering, or a related subject, completed by summer 2027 or within the two years before the programme starts.
• Practical experience using the Linux command line and scripting or programming skills such as Python or Bash.
• Familiarity with Git or another version-control system, plus a clear approach to documentation and code review.
• A methodical approach to troubleshooting, the ability to communicate findings, and the ability to work with others.
• Interest in cloud infrastructure, platform engineering, or computer systems, including areas such as networking, storage, containers, or observability.
• Relevant skills may be demonstrated through coursework, a dissertation, personal or team projects, open-source work, placements, or other relevant experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent role with a two-year graduate programme focused on hands-on learning and development.
• Flexible working and thoughtfully designed office spaces for collaboration.
• Up to 5% matched pension, phantom equity, income protection, and life assurance.
• Electric vehicle scheme through salary sacrifice.
• Flexible benefits including private medical insurance, dental cover, health cash plan, cycle-to-work scheme, and give-as-you-earn options.
• Inclusive equal-opportunity environment with interview adjustments available on request.

Hiring process

• Submit application questions, CV, and cover letter.
• Successful candidates complete a technical assessment.
• Final-stage candidates attend in-person assessments in early spring; application outcomes are expected by early December.