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Systems Research Engineer (Graduate positions) - Distributed Systems / OS / AI Systems / C / C++

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Systems Research Engineer (Graduate positions) - Distributed Systems / OS / AI Systems / C / C++
We're working with a true leader in research, development, and innovation, and we are looking for multiple graduates for Systems Research Engineers to join their team.
With hundreds of thousands of employees globally, this company is at the forefront of advanced technological research, rated highly for R&D investments across Europe. They have continued to hire throughout the uncertainty of the economy and continue to invest across Europe.
About the Role
In this role, you will be working on R&D to explore emerging systems across areas such as Cloud, Distributed Systems, AI Systems, and/or Operating Systems.
Reasons to use Rodeo
I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.
Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
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Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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Requirements
- Qualifications: BA, Masters, or PhD - Can be newly graduated or graduating in 2026
- Experience: Experience in any of the following: operating systems, Distributed systems, or machine learning systems
- Technical Skills: Experienced with C/C++ or open to other programming languages
- Location: Based in Edinburgh. If you are not based in Edinburgh, you will be required to relocate.
- Contract: Full-time PAYE contract for 12 months with possible extensions depending on your right to work status.
- Right to Work: Must have full right to work in the UK without sponsorship. Post study work visas are fine as long as you can work full-time and have a minimum of 12 months on this.


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Keywords
Consumer Electronics / R&D / Computer Science / Programming Languages / C++ / Cloud / Distributed Systems / OS / AI Systems
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