Sage
AI Engineer Graduate – Performance Marketing
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Performance Marketing Graduate Programme – AI-Driven Marketing Solutions
About the Role
At Sage, innovation begins with our people. With over 13,000 colleagues across 40 global locations, we empower 2 million customers to drive business success through leading-edge AI, finance, and HR software. Our culture values creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning, fostering an environment where your ideas shape the future of business technology.
Join us in the UK as a graduate, making an impact from day one. At Sage, we empower bold thinkers—your work will add immediate value, your growth will be encouraged, and your ideas will drive real progress for businesses across the UK and beyond.
Why Join Sage as a Graduate?
Your career should start with opportunity, growth, and purpose. As a graduate on the Performance Marketing Graduate Programme, you’ll:
- Gain access to structured training and development, building skills in AI, Python, and cloud technologies from day one.
- Participate in Sage Foundation, a global initiative offering 5 paid volunteer days annually to make a positive community impact.
- Work within exceptional cross-functional teams, learning from experts, networking with peers, and shaping your professional future.
- Receive clear career pathways and opportunities to innovate and solve real business challenges.
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Note: This is a hybrid role with a minimum of 3 days per week in the office.
Key Responsibilities
You’ll join a programme designed for graduates curious about how AI, data, and technology drive business growth. Your focus will be hands-on, building AI-powered solutions that enhance Sage’s global marketing efforts. Throughout the programme, you’ll:
- Build AI automations, agents, and scalable marketing systems to support Sage’s growth.
- Develop and test solutions using:
- Python
- Cloud technologies
- Large Language Models (LLMs)
- Support digital marketing campaigns across channels including:
- Paid search
- Paid social
- Display advertising
- Email marketing
- Analyse campaign and customer data to uncover optimisation opportunities.
- Automate workflows to improve efficiency and revenue generation.
- Collaborate with teams across marketing, sales, and product to address real-world challenges.
- Explore emerging technologies and best engineering practices.
From your first day, you’ll take ownership of meaningful projects with full support to learn, experiment, and grow. Ideal for graduates passionate about: ✔ Coding and solution-building ✔ Applying technology to commercial problems
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*We welcome applicants from Computer Science, Engineering, Marketing, Business, or other disciplines—focus is on your problem-solving capabilities and enthusiasm for AI and innovation.
What to Expect in the Recruitment Process
- Apply online with your CV.
- Complete screening, cognitive testing, and a video interview.
- If selected, attend a final-stage assessment.
- Successful candidates begin in October 2026.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to high application volumes, there may be a delay in our response time. We appreciate your patience.
Supporting Diversity & Inclusion
At Sage, we are committed to inclusivity. If you need adjustments to support you during the application process, please reach out to us at: 📧 earlycareersadjustments@sage.com
What Exceeds Our Benefits Standard?
Because we know how to reward high performers, Sage offers more than expected:
- Generous holiday allowance including bank holidays from day one.
- 5 paid learning days and 5 paid volunteering days annually.
- Comprehensive private healthcare, digital GP, and wellbeing support.
- Competitive pension with Sage contributions.
- Paid parental leave from day one—inclusive and supportive.
- Opportunity to work abroad for up to 10 weeks per year, broadening your horizons.
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