Graduate Embedded Software Scheme in Wotton-under-Edge

Renishaw is a global engineering company that designs and builds high-precision technology used in industries like healthcare, transport, and manufacturing. From metal 3D printing to measurement systems, our innovations help make products more accurate, reliable, and efficient.

We work closely with our customers to solve complex engineering and science challenges. Our unique blend of pioneering research and product innovation helps our customers to solve complex engineering and science challenges, meaning we touch billions of lives around the world.

Our Early Careers cohort consists of around 195 Graduates, 203 Apprentices and 58 Placements. You are the people who can make a real difference. By bringing your new and innovative ideas you will help keep Renishaw at the forefront of the industry, and that’s why we invest if your continuous development and success from day one.

Our Values

At Renishaw you’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential.

We are proud of our strong working culture and work hard to promote diversity and inclusivity. We encourage our people to act in line with our core values of innovation, inspiration, integrity and involvement.

What type of things will I be working on?

On this 2-year Graduate Scheme, starting September 2026, you’ll contribute to developing and enhancing the firmware for our leading-edge products and systems. This role will challenge you to research and create complex, reliable solutions for our diverse range of offerings, including metrology instrumentation, machine tools, encoders, and additive manufacturing machines.

What you’ll do:

• Participate infour 6-month rotations across various placements, collaborating with mechanical, electronic, and software engineers
• Work on a variety of projects, from developing software-only APIs to firmware for microcontrollers, gaining valuable hands-on experience
• Receive tasks aimed at moving products closer to delivery, with opportunities for both independent and collaborative work

What you’ll gain:

• Practical application of your embedded engineering skills, with tailored training and support to help you grow into a professional engineer over the two-year program
• Exposure to diverse technologies and teams, enriching your knowledge and expertise in embedded systems
• A pathway to a permanent role within an area of your interest, contributing to Renishaw\’s success

What career opportunities are available?

Training and support are offered as required on a continuing basis to support your technical and professional development. Embedded Graduates go onto roles such as Senior Embedded Software Engineers, Principal Engineers or Technical Managers with further progression opportunities based on skills development, performance, and preference.

What’s on offer?

• £30k starting salary plus £2,000 sign-on bonus.
• Flexible & hybrid working available (team dependent).
• Fantastic training including core skills training plus access to a learning and development courses platform.
• Bonus scheme & 9% pension contribution.
• Lots of perks including access to onsite fitness centres & onsite subsidised restaurants.