Product Engineer Placement (1 year)

The placement runs for one year, typically starting in late summer. It is an in-person role based in London, usually full-time at approximately 40 hours per week.

This is a paid industrial placement. Specific salary details are typically disclosed during the application process or upon offer.

Applicants are typically university students in their penultimate year looking for a placement year as part of their degree (e.g., between second and third year, or third and fourth year). A background in computer science or a related technical field is usually required, along with the right to work in the UK.

The application process generally involves submitting a CV and cover letter, followed by technical assessments or coding challenges, and then multiple interview rounds focusing on technical skills, problem-solving, and cultural fit.

Incident.io is a well-regarded scale-up in the SRE space, and product engineering roles are highly sought after. The placement program is competitive, with a relatively small cohort size to ensure dedicated mentorship and impactful work.

This placement offers significant hands-on experience in product engineering at a prominent tech company, enhancing a student's resume with practical skills in incident management tools and modern software development practices. It provides valuable industry connections and a strong foundation for a future career in tech.