Graduate Cloud Platform Engineer 2027

Description

The company designs AI compute, from semiconductors and software to systems built at datacenter scale, for customers working at the edge of AI. It is owned by SoftBank Group and works with sister companies in that group.

This is a two-year graduate programme that leads to a permanent role. You get hands-on work and ownership from the start, tackling hard problems with a team that backs your growth.

You will learn alongside AI researchers, chip designers and software engineers, and bring your own ideas to the table.

Over the two years you will build practical skills in Linux, cloud technologies, networking, storage and observability, plus OpenStack, Kubernetes, CI/CD and Infrastructure-as-Code.

Automation and troubleshooting work will show you how these systems connect and teach you to investigate problems in a methodical way.

You will use logs and metrics to test your ideas and report what you find.

Working with engineers, researchers and Datacentre Operations will show you how platform choices affect the people who use these services, and sharpen your technical judgement and communication.

Responsibilities

• Help build, ship and run services on the high-performance AI infrastructure used by internal teams and the company's cloud customers.
• Write automation, look into faults, and analyse logs and metrics.
• Help validate AI hardware and the infrastructure around it.
• Learn how Linux, networking, storage and cloud services fit together within the platforms that support large-scale AI.

Requirements

• A 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.
• Hands-on use of the Linux command line, with scripting or programming in Python or Bash.
• Experience with Git or another version-control system, and a habit of clear documentation and code review.
• A methodical approach to troubleshooting, and the ability to explain your findings and work well with others.
• Curiosity about cloud infrastructure, platform engineering or computer systems, plus an interest in networking, storage, containers or observability.
• Evidence of these skills from coursework, a dissertation, personal or team projects, open-source work, placements or other relevant experience. Explain what you built or investigated, how you approached it and what you learned.

Conditions

Start date: September 2027.

Applications close at midnight on 29 November 2026, and may close earlier, so apply early.

You must already have the right to work in the UK for the full length of the programme. Visa sponsorship is not available for early careers roles.

Outcomes are sent by early December at the latest. Successful applicants complete a technical assessment, and those reaching the final stage attend in-person assessments in early spring.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will support any adjustments you need during the interview process.

Benefits

• Flexible working to help balance work and personal life.
• Pension support with up to 5% matched contributions.
• Phantom equity, so you share in the company's success.
• Office spaces designed for collaboration, with free food and an on-site barista.
• Income protection and life assurance to provide financial security for you and your loved ones.
• Electric vehicle lease through salary sacrifice.
• A flexible benefits package where you can add options such as private medical insurance and dental cover.
• Optional extras: dental cover, health cash plan, private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme and give as you earn.