Software Engineering & Innovation Summer Internship

Baillie Gifford is offering a paid summer internship for students interested in technology.

What to Expect

• Immerse yourself in Baillie Gifford's technology environment and gain hands-on experience with AI-native technologies.
• Work on live technical projects within either the Application Development and Enablement Department or the Innovation Department.
• Gain exposure to emerging technologies like AI and large language models (LLMs).
• Learn about modern programming languages, cloud platforms, DevOps practices, and Agile methodologies.
• Explore technologies such as .NET, Angular, Azure Service Bus, Docker, Microservices Architecture, Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow, and Hugging Face.
• Contribute to real outcomes, collaborate with experienced engineers and subject matter experts, and learn by doing.
• Participate in structured overviews, induction, and development opportunities.
• The internship runs from mid-June to late August in Edinburgh.

Who We're Looking For

• Penultimate year students studying a technology-related degree with a proven interest in software engineering, cloud-native development & automation, and/or GenAI/ML and experimentation.
• A passion for technology and its positive impact.
• A strong desire to learn and embrace challenges.
• Excellent relationship and networking skills for collaborative work.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Resilience and comfort working in a fluid environment with emerging technologies.

Critical Skills

• Adaptability
• Digital Effectiveness (incl. AI)
• Team Working
• Systems Thinking
• Improvement Mindset
• Nurturing Relationships

Application Process

• Apply by submitting your CV and answering one scored question.
• Authenticity and your individual voice, experience, and motivations are valued.
• AI tools may be used thoughtfully to support your application, but it must reflect your own voice.

Important Information

• This internship is based in Edinburgh and is an on-site opportunity.
• You must be comfortable being based in Edinburgh for the entire duration (mid-June to late August).
• You will need to source your own accommodation if not local or within a commutable distance.
• Baillie Gifford cannot sponsor visas; all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
• The specific technical team interns join is determined by business demands.