└── README.md /README.md: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 | # UK Tech Internships – 2025/26 2 | 3 | A list of **software & data internships** in the United Kingdom that are **open right now** (updated 18 Jun 2025). 4 | 5 | > 🙋 First time here? 6 | 🚀 **Land more offers with [Auralyze.ai](https://auralyze.ai)** – record a mock interview and get feedback on structure, delivery **and** eye-contact in under 60 seconds. 7 | 📄 **Plus:** Free CV/resume checker to optimize your applications before you hit submit. 8 | 9 | 🔥 **Free to start:** 5 practice sessions, CV analysis, filler-word & pace analysis, eye-tracking report. 10 | ⭐ **Upgrade any time:** Unlimited questions, custom prompts, STAR-score tracker & job-application Kanban (just £30/mo). 11 | 12 | ⏱️ Spend 10 minutes practising today – walk into assessments with confidence tomorrow. 13 | 14 | --- 15 | 16 | ## How to use this repo 17 | 1. ⭐ Star / Watch to keep track of new roles 18 | 2. Sort the table below by deadline. 19 | 3. Click `Apply` links ASAP (many schemes close early when full!). 20 | 4. Use [Auralyze.ai](https://auralyze.ai) to practise competency questions before assessment centres. 21 | 22 | 23 | --- 24 | 25 | 26 | ## Internships (via [Bright Network](https://www.brightnetwork.co.uk/application-deadlines/jobs/internships/technology/)) 27 | *Last updated: 19 Jun 2025. Sourced from user-provided links, filtered for live UK roles.* 28 | 29 | | Company | Programme | Location | Deadline | Apply | 30 | |---------|-----------|----------|----------|-------| 31 | | Bending Spoons | Software Engineer Intern | Milan, London, Remote | Rolling | [Apply](https://jobs.bendingspoons.com/positions/671201070d672a6fe45a0d7b?utm_medium=job_post&utm_source=linkedin&utm_campaign=686c43647e0e8fb251306b09) | 32 | | Cambridge Consultants | AI Internship (PhD or MSc Level) | Cambridge | Rolling | [Apply](https://boards.greenhouse.io/cambridgeconsultantslimited/jobs/4566595101) | 33 | | Robin AI | Software Engineering Internship | London | Rolling | [Apply](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/robin/046815bc-73bc-40b0-963e-6f692444092f?utm_source=linkedinpaid) | 34 | | ESA | Spaceship ECSAT Team Internship | Harwell | 11th Jul 2025 | [Apply](https://jobs.esa.int/job/Harwell-Intern-in-the-Spaceship-ECSAT-team/1213414301/) | 35 | | Goldman Sachs | Summer Analyst Programme | London | Rolling | [Apply](https://www.goldmansachs.com/careers/students/programs-and-internships) | 36 | | HP | Computer Security Research Internship | Bristol | Rolling | [Apply](https://jobs.hp.com/jobdetails/16794696/computer-security-research-internship-bristol-2025-bristol/) | 37 | | Rebellion | Technical Animation Internship | Oxford | Rolling | [Apply](https://jobs.rebellion.co.uk/postings/1983/technical-animation-internship-2025) | 38 | | TPP | Software Developer Summer Internship | Leeds | Rolling | [Apply](https://www.tpp.com/careers/roles/software-developer-internship/) | 39 | 40 | --- 41 | 42 | ## Interview Practice 43 | Acing the technical rounds is only half the battle. Use the resources below to prepare for the behavioural interviews where recruiters assess your communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. 44 | 45 | ### 🗣️ Common Behavioural Questions 46 | The key to answering these is to have a few versatile stories about your university projects, coursework, part-time work, and experiences ready to go. You can adapt them to fit the specific question. The goal is to demonstrate your thought process, ownership, and potential. 47 | 48 | * "Tell me about a challenging group project you worked on. How did you handle any difficulties?" 49 | * "Describe a technical project you're proud of. What was your specific contribution?" 50 | * "Give an example of a time something didn't go as planned in a project or assignment. How did you handle it?" 51 | * "Tell me about a time you had to learn something new quickly for a project or coursework." 52 | * "Describe a situation where you took initiative beyond what was required." 53 | * "How do you handle feedback from professors, peers, or supervisors?" 54 | * "What's your biggest accomplishment so far, technical or otherwise?" 55 | * "Tell me about a time you disagreed with a teammate or had a conflict in a group setting." 56 | * "Describe a project where the requirements weren't clear initially. How did you move forward?" 57 | * "Give an example of when you helped a classmate or colleague understand something." 58 | * "Tell me about a time you had to balance multiple deadlines or priorities." 59 | * "Why are you interested in this company/role specifically?" 60 | 61 | > **👉 Practice your answers and get instant, AI-powered feedback on your structure, delivery, and clarity with [Auralyze.ai](https://auralyze.ai).** 62 | 63 | ### 💡 Pro-Tips for Behavioural Interviews 64 | 1. **Use the STAR Method**: Structure your answers clearly. It's the industry-standard for a reason. 65 | * **S - Situation**: Briefly set the scene and provide context. (e.g., "In my final year group project, our team was building a web application...") 66 | * **T - Task**: Describe your specific responsibility or the goal. (e.g., "...and I was responsible for implementing the user authentication system.") 67 | * **A - Action**: Detail the steps *you* took. Focus on your individual contribution. Use "I" instead of "we." (e.g., "I researched different authentication methods, chose JWT tokens, implemented the login/signup flow, and...") 68 | * **R - Result**: Explain the outcome. Quantify it if possible. (e.g., "As a result, our app successfully handled 100+ test users, we received the highest grade in our cohort, and I gained experience with React and Node.js.") 69 | 2. **Focus on "I", not "We"**: Interviewers need to know what *you* did. It's great that your team succeeded, but they are hiring you, not your team. 70 | 3. **Be Specific**: Avoid vague statements. Instead of "I worked on the frontend," say "I built the user dashboard using React and integrated it with our REST API." 71 | 72 | ### ✅ CV & Application Tips 73 | 74 | > **👉 Get your CV reviewed instantly with [Auralyze.ai's free CV checker](https://auralyze.ai)** – upload your CV and get specific feedback on formatting, content, and ATS optimization before you apply. 75 | 76 | 1. **Tailor Your CV**: For each application, update your CV to highlight the skills and experiences that match the job description. Use their keywords. 77 | 2. **Use the X-Y-Z Formula**: For your bullet points, use a structure like: "Accomplished [X] as measured by [Y], by doing [Z]." For example: "Improved website load time by 25% (Y) by optimizing image compression in my coursework project (Z), enhancing user experience (X)." 78 | 3. **Keep it to One Page**: Be ruthless. For most student and graduate roles, a single, concise page is all you need. 79 | 4. **Highlight Projects & Coursework**: As a student/new grad, your academic projects, hackathons, and personal coding projects are valuable experience. Treat them seriously. 80 | 81 | ### 📈 Networking & Tracking 82 | 1. **Use LinkedIn**: Don't just have a profile, use it. Follow target companies, connect with their recruiters, and engage with posts from engineers who work there. A thoughtful comment can go a long way. 83 | 2. **Track Your Applications**: Don't rely on memory. Use a spreadsheet or a free Kanban board tool like Trello or Notion to track every application, its stage (Applied, Online Assessment, Interview, Offer), and dates. This helps you know when to follow up. 84 | 85 | ### 📚 Recommended Resources 86 | 87 | * **Books**: 88 | * [**Cracking the Coding Interview**](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cracking-Coding-Interview-Programming-Questions/dp/0984782850/) by Gayle Laakmann McDowell: The essential guide for technical questions. 89 | * **Articles from the Auralyze Blog**: 90 | * [**How to Beat HireVue Interviews**](https://www.auralyze.ai/blog/post/why-hirevue-interviews-are-brutal-and-how-to-actually-beat-them): Crucial tips for acing asynchronous video interviews. 91 | * [**Mastering Tech Interviews**](https://www.auralyze.ai/blog/post/mastering-tech-interviews-your-guide-to-landing-top-software-engineering-roles): A general guide to the entire tech interview process. 92 | * [**The Psychology of FAANG Interviews**](https://www.auralyze.ai/blog/post/the-hidden-psychology-behind-faang-interviews-and-why-most-engineers-fail-despite-being-brilliant): Understand what top-tier interviewers are really looking for. 93 | * **Other Articles**: 94 | * [**Mastering the Behavioral Interview**](https://thebehavioral.substack.com/p/using-the-carl-method-to-structure): An excellent, in-depth guide on structuring your answers using the STAR/CARL method. 95 | * **Technical Practice**: 96 | * [**LeetCode**](https://leetcode.com/): The go-to platform for practicing coding problems. Focus on company-specific question lists if you have a target. 97 | 98 | --- 99 | 100 | ## Graduate Schemes & 2026 Internships 101 | *Last updated: 19 Jun 2025. Note: Most 2026 deadlines are TBC and based on 2025 cycles. Check URLs from Sep 2025 onwards.* 102 | 103 | | Company | Programme | Location | Deadline / Status | Apply | 104 | |---------|-----------|----------|-------------------|-------| 105 | | BlackRock | 2026 Placement Programme EMEA | London | Rolling | [Apply](https://blackrock.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/brand-3/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/1/opp/9615-2026-Placement-Programme-EMEA/en-GB) | 106 | | Meta | Software Engineering Internship | London | Nov 2025 (TBC) | [Careers](https://www.metacareers.com/careerprograms/students/) | 107 | | Meta | AI Residency Program | London | Dec 2025 (TBC) | [Careers](https://www.metacareers.com/careerprograms/students/) | 108 | | Apple | AIML Resident - Machine Learning Research | Cambridge | Dec 16, 2025 (TBC) | [Careers](https://jobs.apple.com/en-us/search?team=MLAI) | 109 | | Apple | Software Engineering Internship | London, Cambridge | Jan 2026 (TBC) | [Careers](https://jobs.apple.com/en-us/search?location=united-kingdom) | 110 | | NVIDIA | AI Research Residency | London, Cambridge | Jan 2026 (TBC) | [Careers](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/research/research-residency/) | 111 | | NVIDIA | Software Engineering Internship | Cambridge, Bristol | Feb 2026 (TBC) | [Careers](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/careers/university-recruiting/) | 112 | | Google | Software Engineering Internship | London | Nov 2025 (TBC) | [Careers](https://careers.google.com/students/) | 113 | | Google | Google DeepMind Research Internship | London | Dec 2025 (TBC) | [Careers](https://deepmind.google/careers/) | 114 | | OpenAI | Global Affairs Summer Internship | London | Mar 2026 (TBC) | [Careers](https://openai.com/careers/) | 115 | | Accenture | Technology Internship 2026 | London, Manchester | Rolling | [Apply](https://www.accenture.com/gb-en/careers/life-at-accenture/internships-students) | 116 | | Capgemini | Technology Consulting Internship | London, Manchester | Rolling | [Careers](https://www.capgemini.com/gb-en/careers/graduates/) | 117 | | Cisco | Software Engineer Graduate Programme | London, Reading | Rolling | [Careers](https://jobs.cisco.com/jobs/SearchJobs/graduate%20uk) | 118 | | FDM Group | Technical Graduate Programme | London, Leeds, Glasgow | Rolling | [Careers](https://www.fdmgroup.com/en-gb/careers/graduates/) | 119 | | Deloitte | Technology Graduate Scheme | London, Birmingham | Oct 2025 (TBC) | [Careers](https://www2.deloitte.com/uk/en/pages/careers/articles/graduate-opportunities.html) | 120 | | Samsung | Computer Vision & ML Internship | Cambridge, Staines | Dec 2025 (TBC) | [Careers](https://www.samsung.com/uk/careers/graduates/) | 121 | | Arm | Software Engineering Internship | Cambridge, Manchester | Jan 2026 (TBC) | [Careers](https://careers.arm.com/students) | 122 | | BAE Systems | Digital & Tech Solutions Graduate Scheme | London, Preston | Feb 2026 (TBC) | [Careers](https://www.baesystems.com/en/careers/careers-in-the-uk/graduates) | 123 | 124 | --- 125 | 126 | ## Contributing 127 | Spotted a new internship? Open a PR or submit via Issues. 128 | 129 | 1. Add a new row in the same format as above. 130 | 3. Link must go directly to the company's official application portal. 131 | 132 | --- 133 | 134 | ### About Auralyze.ai 135 | Auralyze is building the fastest way to improve your behavioural interview skills. Speak your answer, get concise feedback on structure, STAR technique & delivery — all in under 60 seconds. Try the **free trial** 👉 [Auralyze.ai](https://auralyze.ai) 136 | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------