Software Engineering Summer Intern, Drivers and Utilities (AI)

Location: Bristol, UK. On-site office work; applicants must already have the right to work in the UK for the full 12-week programme without requiring visa sponsorship.

Salary: £2,500 per month. Duration: 12 weeks. Start date: June 2027. Application deadline: midnight 29 November.

Company

Develops next-generation AI compute across semiconductors, software, and systems at data-centre scale, working with AI researchers, chip designers, and software engineers.

What you will do

• Develop low-level drivers connecting AI hardware with machine learning software.
• Explore kernel and user-space development across the hardware and software stack.
• Write code, add unit tests, and manually test personal and teammates’ changes.
• Maintain continuous integration systems and investigate and fix software issues.
• Participate in technical design discussions, code reviews, and Scrum sessions while collaborating with SDK, silicon, firmware, and hardware engineers.

Requirements

• Currently studying toward a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Maths, Machine Learning, Data Science, or a related field.
• Low-level software experience, such as embedded code or device drivers, gained through personal, university, team, or other relevant projects.
• Introductory programming experience in C, C++, or Python.
• Basic electronics knowledge, including the ability to read and understand schematics and datasheets.
• Awareness of continuous integration systems such as Jenkins.
• Experience using Git to manage source code, raise and review pull requests, and merge branches.
• Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the programme without requiring visa sponsorship.

Nice to have

• Previous industry experience is not required; coursework, personal projects, team projects, and other relevant experience are accepted.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working to support balance between the internship and life outside work.
• Five days of annual leave during the 12-week internship.
• Collaborative office environment with free food, ice cream, and an on-site barista.
• Access to O’Reilly for learning and development.
• Inclusive environment welcoming people from all backgrounds, with interview adjustments available on request.

Hiring process

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