Product Engineering: Software Undergraduate Programme - West Midlands
Prospects Gaydon
Our undergraduate programmes offer a direct pipeline to our graduate scheme, which is not eligible for sponsorship. Therefore, JLR will only accept applications for this programme from candidates who would have the right to work in the UK at the point that they would successfully convert to the graduate programme. Achieve the exceptional Your placement year at university could not have come at a more exciting time. The undergraduate placement at JLR launches you into the heart of automotive innovation. Apply your learning, satisfy your curiosity and prepare for a long, successful career alongside industry experts. Arrive curious. Discover opportunity. Your future starts here. Product Engineering:
Working alongside experienced professionals, you’ll gain valuable industry insights while bringing your academic knowledge to life.
Shadowing opportunities will further deepen your understanding of our business and enhance your technical expertise.
Throughout your journey, our Early Careers Delivery team will provide continuous support and guidance, ensuring you make the most of every opportunity.
By the time you finish, you’ll be equipped to tackle the challenges of a rapidly changing industry and ready to make a meaningful impact.
Rewards and benefits Our 2025 undergraduate programme salary will be £23,434.
You’ll also enjoy a generous holiday allowance, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, an excellent pension scheme and access to a wide range of deals and discounts from retailers and sports clubs.
To join the Product Engineering: Software Undergraduate Programme, you’ll need to be on track to achieve at least a 2.2 degree in software engineering, computer science, cyber engineering or a related discipline.
You should be a skilled problem-solver with a curiosity for understanding business challenges and a drive to deliver innovative solutions.
Strong numerical and interpersonal skills, along with the confidence to champion new initiatives, are also essential.
Please note that our undergraduate placement opportunities are open only to penultimate-year students (those who will be returning to their final year of study or on an integrated master’s after their placement with us).
All our undergraduate programmes have a fixed start date, commencing 7th July 2025.
Our undergraduate programmes offer a direct pipeline to our graduate scheme, which is not eligible for sponsorship.
- Software Undergraduate Programme At JLR, our vehicles feature some of the most advanced technology in the industry. Before drivers get in our cars, software identifies their key fob and unlocks the vehicle. During the journey, software supports their driving via stability and assistance systems and provides a welcoming and refined user experience through infotainment. Software is also crucial to our new electric propulsion systems. This means our software engineers get to work on some of the most innovative projects in the business, delivering the modern luxury vehicles of the future. As an undergraduate, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers, supporting our software teams to deliver best quality, reliable features that delight our customers. Along the way, you’ll gain valuable insight into the design, implementation and advanced validation techniques of the tools and processes we work with every day. During your placement year, you could work in one of the following teams: Engineering Propulsion (EP), Digital Product Platform (DPP), Vehicle Engineering (VE), Engineering Research (ER), Engineering Body Chassis (EBC) or Engineering Operations (EO). Below you can find out more about the teams.
- Engineering Propulsion Team
- Digital Product Platform Team
- Engineering Body Chassis (EBC) Team
- Engineering Operations (EO) Team Your development Our undergraduate programmes are designed to set you up for a lifetime of success, developing your curiosity and creativity over a period of 12 months.
From day one, you’ll be surrounded by an innovative and dedicated team that care about your development.
You’ll build essential business skills, including resilience, personal branding, and self-care.Working alongside experienced professionals, you’ll gain valuable industry insights while bringing your academic knowledge to life.
Shadowing opportunities will further deepen your understanding of our business and enhance your technical expertise.
Throughout your journey, our Early Careers Delivery team will provide continuous support and guidance, ensuring you make the most of every opportunity.
By the time you finish, you’ll be equipped to tackle the challenges of a rapidly changing industry and ready to make a meaningful impact.
Rewards and benefits Our 2025 undergraduate programme salary will be £23,434.
You’ll also enjoy a generous holiday allowance, a discounted car purchase and lease scheme for you and your family, an excellent pension scheme and access to a wide range of deals and discounts from retailers and sports clubs.
To join the Product Engineering: Software Undergraduate Programme, you’ll need to be on track to achieve at least a 2.2 degree in software engineering, computer science, cyber engineering or a related discipline.
You should be a skilled problem-solver with a curiosity for understanding business challenges and a drive to deliver innovative solutions.
Strong numerical and interpersonal skills, along with the confidence to champion new initiatives, are also essential.
Please note that our undergraduate placement opportunities are open only to penultimate-year students (those who will be returning to their final year of study or on an integrated master’s after their placement with us).
All our undergraduate programmes have a fixed start date, commencing 7th July 2025.
Our undergraduate programmes offer a direct pipeline to our graduate scheme, which is not eligible for sponsorship.
Therefore, JLR will only accept applications for this programme from candidates who would have the right to work in the UK at the point that they would successfully convert to the graduate programme.
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