Electronics and Software Engineering Graduate

Salary: £34,472

Contract: Two year programme

Start Date: October 2025

Location: Pyms Lane, Crewe, CW1 3PL, with flexible hybrid working

Are you a creative thinker with a passion for driving innovation? At Bentley Motors, we're entering the most transformative chapter in our history. We’re seeking fresh ideas, diverse perspectives, and innovators to join us on this ground breaking journey.

What you’ll be doing

The Software Engineering Graduate sits within the Motion Electronics and Software department. In this role you will gain a depth of experience in managing projects through collaboration with VW group platform partners, suppliers and internal stakeholders. You will learn about software development, verification, validation, sign-off and release in accordance to industry, legal, internal and group processes and standards. You also have the opportunity to support Cold and Hot Field testing of Software in various locations within Europe. Your main responsibilities include;

• Electronic hardware and software product development cycle
• Development of Verification and Validation plans
• Resource management within a team to deliver objectives
• Collaboration across Research and Design and other stakeholder departments
  
  

About The Function

Part of the Research and Development team’s Motion Electronics and Software department, this role is responsible for development of Engine, Transmission and Electric Vehicle propulsion electronic hardware and software to support Bentley’s product portfolio of vehicle models and motion variants. We support in project delivery and you will gain a variety of skills and knowledge in this role.

What We’re Looking For

Values and Behaviours:

• Inclusive Mindset: Contribute to a culture where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to learn and grow together.
• Collaborative Spirit: Be open-minded, curious, and effective in planning and prioritising workloads while working well with others.
• Resilience with Flexibility: Demonstrate tenacity and resilience, yet remain adaptable to the needs of those around you.
• Accountability: Take ownership of your decisions and consistently strive for the best possible outcomes.
  
  

Education: The successful candidates will be on track to achieve a 2:1 in Electrical engineering, Electronic engineering, Automotive engineering, Software engineering or Software design.

Skills:

• Great communication
• Demonstrable examples of working in a team
• Problem solving skills
• Effective time management
• Good stakeholder management skills
  
  

What We Offer

As an Industrial Placement, you will have access to the following benefits:

• A salary of £34,472
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid working options
• Optional car lease scheme with access to VW group cars (VW, Seat, Skoda, Audi)
• Support from our Early Careers team and 121 manager mentorship
• 35 days’ holiday inclusive of bank holidays
• 10% pension contribution with life assurance benefits
  
  

The Bentley Campus

Our campus is going through an exciting transformation offering unrivalled facilities including green spaces, free parking, an onsite restaurant, coffee shops and Legends gym.

#BelongingAtBentley

Motivated to be the most diverse, inclusive luxury car company, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered.

We firmly believe in equal opportunities for all, helping all colleagues thrive as their authentic selves and reach their highest potential. We believe that everyone, regardless of their background or beliefs, belongs at Bentley. Everyone is entitled to respect and dignity and we positively celebrate the differences between people.

Closing date: 25 October 2024