Cloud Software Internship - 12 months

Introduction

Variety and the need for agility invigorates life here at Cambridge Consultants. Each day brings fresh challenges as we collaborate to solve pressing global problems and help shape the future of smart homes, connected therapeutic devices, wireless robot networks and much more. 

If you relish autonomy though value the support of passionate, like-minded colleagues, our Software Internship will suit you well. You’ll be surrounded by acknowledged leaders in the very latest technologies as you help evolve our software development for distributed cloud-based systems, rich UIs and agentic systems. 

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience with software development and the latest developments in technology, while working alongside industry experts on exciting and impactful projects. 

Successful candidates can join us between May- September 2026.     

There is no deadline for this role, as we recruit on a rolling basis. Once the position is filled, we will close the advert. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible.   

Your role

As a motivated and enthusiastic software engineer, you will work on a broad variety of projects. For some projects, the software will be the entire project; for others, it will be one component of a broader ecosystem involving software and hardware developed at Cambridge Consultants or by our clients. We are looking for versatile individuals who can adapt to challenges as they come in. 

You’ll share your days with talented teams of software engineers, UX and service designers, mathematicians, test engineers and DevOps specialists. Your focus will be effective, creative delivery for ambitious, world-renowned clients wanting to make a real difference to real lives. Often you’ll be developing systems that haven’t been seen before and where the specification can at first be unclear. Working with our team you’ll be able to cut through the ambiguity and deliver solutions for our clients. 

What you'll be doing 

• Assist in the development, testing, and deployment of cloud-based applications. 

• Collaborate with team members to design and implement software solutions. 

• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving code quality. 

• Stay updated with the latest technology trends and integrate new tools and techniques into projects. 

• Support troubleshooting and debugging efforts to ensure optimal performance of applications. 

What you’ll experience while you’re with us

As part of your journey here and to support your growth, you’ll have access to

• A variety of projects across multiple industries, keeping your day-to-day both diverse and engaging

• A mentoring and training package shaped around your ambitions, helping you grow exactly where you want to

• The freedom to pick the tools and processes that make sense for your craft.

• Plenty of opportunities to have fun and build meaningful connections with colleagues along the way

What you can bring

We’re looking for applicants who:

• Are currently pursuing a relevant degree, such as computer science or software engineering, with good academic results. 

• Are eligible to undertake a 12-month industrial placements as part of their course.

• Have a basic understanding of software development principles and cloud technologies.

• Have a strong interest in the latest technology trends and eagerness to learn.

• Have good communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with peers and clients to understand their challenges and present thoughtful solutions. 

Please ensure your CV includes your A Level (or equivalent) subjects and grades, as well as any relevant university modules.

Covering statements are advantageous though by no means a necessity.