Software Developer Graduate in Cambridge

AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies.

AVEVA’s Early Careers Recruitment team are actively searching for Software Developer Graduates to join our thriving program which starts in September 2026.

Location: Cambridge, Hybrid (3 days a week in office)

R&D at AVEVA: Our global team of 2000+ developers work on an incredibly diverse portfolio of over 75 industrial automation and engineering products, which cover everything from data management to 3D design. AI and cloud are at the center of our strategy, and we have over 150 patents to our name. Our track record of innovation is no fluke – it’s the result of a structured and deliberate focus on learning, collaboration, and inclusivity. If you want to build applications that solve big problems and do impactful work, join us!

As a Software Developer Graduate, you will:

• Recognise, articulate, and make technical decisions / trade-offs around multiple dimensions (scaling, reliability, performance, maintenance, etc.) that have an impact on your team
• Design, develop, test, and debug software applications
• Deliver software on-time and constantly work to make accurate estimates and deliver on those estimates
• Provide technical support of products including direct customer support and escalated issues
• Document product behaviour and implementation details
• Collaborate with team members on how to approach and prioritize development efforts
• Understand and proactively follow team processes, documentation, best practices, and code style guides
• Give insightful feedback on pull requests, engineering designs, and features
• Expand your working knowledge of your respective technical domain

You may enjoy this if:

• You have a passion for creating software.
• You like problem solving and have sharp debugging skills.
• You are creative with computers and software applied to engineering.

We’re looking for:

• A Bachelor's Degree, Master’s Degree or PhD in Chemical, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering; Computer Science; Math; Physics or a related field
• Some software product or application development experience
• Good experience with developing software in major programming languages such as: C++, C#/.NET, JavaScript, etc.
• Familiarity with software design patterns (objected oriented design), Computer Science fundamentals/principles and methodologies, as well as knowledge of operating system internals
• Sharp debugging and problem-solving skills
• The ability to clearly communicate complex ideas both verbally and in written form
• An eagerness to accept and expand upon skills and knowledge based on feedback
• Someone who seeks advice on how to approach and prioritize development efforts
• A self-motivated person with a knack for time management

UK Benefits include: Flexible benefits fund, emergency leave days, adoption leave, 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), pension, life cover, private medical insurance, parental leave, education assistance program.

It’s possible we’re hiring for this position in multiple countries, in which case the above benefits apply to the primary location. Specific benefits vary by country, but our packages are similarly comprehensive.

Hybrid working By default, employees are expected to be in their local AVEVA office three days a week, but some positions are fully office-based. Roles supporting particular customers or markets are sometimes remote.

Hiring process Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/hiring-process

About AVEVA AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals – safely, efficiently, and more sustainably. We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy.

AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third-party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.