Student Placement - Software Engineer

AMETEK, Inc.; Leicester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global precision measurement firm in Leicester is seeking a Software Engineer Intern to contribute to their core software development. The role offers exposure to various technical challenges, from requirements gathering to release. Candidates should be enrolled in a Computer Science degree with strong programming skills. The work environment is supportive and offers competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous matched pension scheme

Enhanced maternity pay

Free onsite parking

Employee referral scheme of £1000

Cycle to work scheme

Sports and Social Club events

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a relevant Computer Science degree with 2:1 classification.
• Uncertified candidates with strong programming experience also considered.
• Familiarity with software development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Attend scrums and review code as part of the development team.
• Work on diverse software tasks based on strengths and interests.

Skills

C# proficiency

Strong design principles

Exposure to 3D visualization techniques

Education

Undergraduate in BSc or MSc Computer Science

Tools

Visual Studio

.NET Core

MATLAB

Source control (e.g., Perforce)

Job description

Posting Date: Oct 17, 2025

Job Title

Student Placement - Software Engineer

Location: Leicester, LEC, GB, LE49JD

Overview

Position Summary: As a Software Engineer Intern at Taylor Hobson, you will contribute to the development of our core desktop software, Metrology 4.0, which powers our industry-leading precision measurement systems. You will collaborate closely with experienced engineers to quickly build domain knowledge and gain exposure to the full software development lifecycle: from requirements gathering and planning to development, testing, and release. This role offers the opportunity to work on diverse technical challenges, tailored to your strengths and interests.

Responsibilities

• As a Software Engineer Intern, your responsibilities will align closely with those of the core development team. You will attend scrums, review code, and complete tasks across various areas of our software.
• Depending on your strengths and interests, your work could focus on high-level UI design, low-level instrument control, robotics, or mathematical algorithms. Giving you exposure to a diverse range of technical challenges.

Requirements for Consideration

Essential Skills

• Competency in C# (or a similar C-style language).

Desirable Skills

• Experience with source control (e.g., Perforce).
• Knowledge of WPF and .NET Core.
• Familiarity Visual Studio (or similar IDE).
• Strong grasp of OO design principles.
• Exposure to 3D visualisation techniques.
• Understanding of the software development lifecycle.
• Experience with MATLAB or other scripting languages.

Experience/Qualifications

• An undergraduate enrolled in BSc or MSc Computer Science degree (or equivalent) with an expected 2:1 classification as a minimum. Equivalent courses could be biased towards computer programming, robotics, gaming etc. Uncertified candidates with strong computer programming background will also be considered

What Taylor Hobson offers you

• A fun, relaxed and supportive working environment.
• 1pm Friday finish.
• Competitive salary and 25 days holiday including Christmas.
• Fantastic and supportive onboarding to ensure joiners are well integrated and comfortable at Taylor Hobson.
• Generous matched pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Option to join private health plan.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• We are invested in developing your skills and will promote and encourage progression through the business.
• Mentoring and guidance for accreditation.
• Opportunity to get involved with charity and fundraising, which we are passionate about.
• Sports and Social Club – fun events and activities throughout the year including Christmas party.
• Perkbox – our rewards app offering discounts from a multitude of retailers, a GP service and a 24-hour Employee Assistance Program to ensure the health and wellbeing of our employees.
• Employee referral scheme of £1000
• Cycle to work scheme.
• An inclusive workforce.
• Free onsite parking, electric charging points and easy access to the city centre.

Business Unit / About Taylor Hobson

• Established in 1886, Taylor Hobson is the world leader in surface and form metrology and developed the first Roundness and Surface Finish measuring instruments.
• We provide contact and non-contact measurement solutions for the most demanding applications on a global basis, with a worldwide infrastructure to support our clients; we are a truly global ultra-precision metrology company.
• We are pioneers, continually developing our products to meet the ever-increasing demands of next generation technologies, particularly in Optics, Bearings, Space, Defence, Aerospace, Automotive, Medical and Renewable Energy technologies.
• Taylor Hobson's world leading brands include: Talyrond®, Form Talysurf®PGI, Form Talysurf®i-Series, Surtronic®, LUPHOScan, Formalysurf®PGI Optics, Talyvel®, Autocollimators, Micro-Alignment Telescope and AMECare.
• Taylor Hobson is part of the Ultra Precision Technologies Division of AMETEK, Inc. which is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices.
• Website: www.taylor-hobson.com

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com for more information.