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Software Engineer Internship - 12-month Industrial Placement

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Industrial Placement / Placement Year
Software Engineering
Paid
Year groups

2nd Year

Deadline

Typically September 2025 - August 2026

Field

Software Engineering

Overview

Agilent's Software Engineer Internship is a 12-month industrial placement designed for university students between their second and third years of study. Located in the UK, this program offers hands-on experience in software development within a global technology company, focusing on real-world projects and contributions to Agilent's product lines. Students will gain exposure to industry-standard practices and tools.

About the employer

Agilent Technologies is a global leader in life sciences, diagnostics, and applied chemical markets. Spun off from Hewlett-Packard in 1999 and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, the company provides analytical instruments, software, services, and consumables.

Application timeline

Opens: 27 Jan 2026

Structure & format

This is a full-time, 12-month industrial placement, typically running from September to August. The role is in-person at an Agilent facility in the UK (e.g., Harwell), working standard weekly business hours.

Pay & benefits

This industrial placement is paid, and typically includes a competitive salary for interns in the UK tech sector, along with standard company benefits.

Eligibility

Applicants are typically undergraduate students pursuing a degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, who are in their second year of a four-year degree program and are looking for a placement year between their second and third years of study. Candidates must have the right to work in the UK.

Application process

The application process generally involves submitting a CV and cover letter, followed by online assessments (such as technical or aptitude tests). Successful candidates may then proceed to one or more interview rounds, which could include technical and competency-based questions.

Why this matters

This placement offers invaluable professional experience in software engineering at a leading global technology company, enhancing a student's CV with practical skills and industry exposure. It provides a strong foundation for future career opportunities and potential future employment with Agilent.

Heads up

Dates can shift each year. Always confirm the live deadline on the provider's own page before you apply.