
Software Engineer Student Placement - Year in Industry 2025-2026
On site
Oxford, United Kingdom
Full Time
03-04-2025
Job Specifications
At Oxford Instruments, we enable the world’s leading industrial companies and scientific research communities to image, analyse and manipulate materials down to the atomic and molecular level. Our customers use our NanoScience ultra-low temperature and high magnetic field environments to go beyond what was once thought possible, whether that’s creating Nobel Prize winning materials or developing quantum computers to solve the world’s most complex problems.
Join us for an exciting 12-month journey in software engineering at Oxford Instruments. Dive into a variety of strategic projects crucial to our business, where you'll collaborate with our expert team and tackle everything from theoretical simulations to hands-on hardware work. Gain invaluable experience working with cutting-edge scientific instruments and contribute significantly to our organization.
This role is perfect for Computer Science or Software Engineering students eager to learn and grow in a real-world setting. If you're enthusiastic, organized, and able to effectively communicate your findings, we want to hear from you. Share your CV, transcript and details of any academic project to be considered for this incredible opportunity. Apply now to be part of our dynamic team!
This role will be based full time at our Tubney Woods site.
About the Company
Oxford Instruments is a leading provider of high technology tools and systems for research and industry. We design and manufacture equipment that can fabricate, analyse and manipulate matter at the atomic and molecular level. Our purpose is to accelerate the breakthroughs that create a brighter future for our world. Know more
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