Software Engineering Intern

The programme runs for approximately 12 months, typically starting in the summer, at Mimecast's London office. Interns are expected to work full-time hours.

This is a paid industrial placement, offering a competitive salary for interns in London.

Applicants are typically university students in their second or third year of an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, who are required or choose to complete a placement year as part of their studies. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

The application process generally involves an online application, potentially including technical assessments or coding challenges, followed by one or more interview rounds (which may include technical and behavioural questions).

Mimecast is a known company in the cybersecurity sector, and their industrial placements are generally competitive, attracting a large number of applications from students across the UK. The cohort size for software engineering interns may vary each year.

Completing an industrial placement at Mimecast provides invaluable experience in enterprise-level software development and cybersecurity, enhancing a student's CV with practical skills and industry exposure that are highly valued by future employers.