Innovation Acceleration Graduate Engineer R58413

Innovation Acceleration Graduate Engineer

At Kinetic, we're redefining operational excellence in higher education, conferencing, and events. As the leading provider of software solutions for student accommodation, event management, catering, and residential services, we help institutions streamline operations, elevate customer experiences, and unlock their full potential.

With over 25 years of experience and trusted by more than 350 institutions worldwide, our software empowers universities and venues to run smarter, faster, and more collaboratively. From bustling campuses to dynamic corporate environments, our technology adapts to the rhythm of each organization — helping them thrive in a fast-changing world.

But we're more than just software. We're a team of passionate problem-solvers, innovators, and collaborators who care deeply about our customers and each other. Our culture is built on empowerment, community, and continuous growth. We believe in giving people the tools, support, and freedom to do their best work — and have fun while doing it.

Joining Kinetic means being part of a purpose-driven business where your ideas matter, your development is supported, and your impact is real. If you're ready to help shape the future of operational technology in education and events, we'd love to meet you.

What Will I Be Bringing To Life In This Role?

Kinetic is seeking a Graduate AI Engineer with a T-shaped profile to join our Innovation Acceleration team, supporting our AI-led product development initiatives. We're looking for someone with deep expertise in a core AI area complemented by broader knowledge across related fields. This entry-level role offers an exceptional opportunity for a recent graduate to contribute to the integration of artificial intelligence capabilities across our student accommodation and event management platforms, while developing their skills under the mentorship of experienced AI professionals.

As a Graduate AI Engineer, you'll work alongside our Senior Innovation Acceleration Engineer and cross-functional teams to help reimagine our products through innovative AI solutions. You'll assist in identifying opportunities, developing prototypes, and implementing AI features that enhance user experiences and unlock new value for our higher education customers. This role provides a unique chance to shape the future of our products while building a strong foundation for your career in AI engineering.

Career Development Pathway

• A structured development program tailored to your strengths and interests
• Opportunities to take on increasing responsibility as you grow
• Clear progression path toward more senior AI engineering roles
• Cross-functional exposure to build a well-rounded understanding of product development
• Support for continued education and professional certifications

Be Part of the Constellation Legacy

We are a shining entity under the expansive umbrella of Constellation Software Inc., a global software powerhouse. Kinetic is a subsidiary of Volaris, which is a part of Constellation. Being part of this group offers numerous benefits such as access to a vast pool of talent, sharing of best practices, benchmarking, and learning opportunities. With us, you can broaden your horizons and tap into a wealth of knowledge.

Kinetic is an equal opportunity employer, fostering diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Responsibilities

• AI Implementation Support
• Prototype Development
• Data Preparation & Analysis
• Cross-Team Collaboration
• Research & Learning
• Documentation & Knowledge Sharing

You will collaborate with our established workstreams:

• Innovation Acceleration team
• Product Management team
• Engineering teams

What Will I Need To Hit The Ground Running?

T-Shaped Profile

We seek candidates with T-shaped skills: deep technical expertise in areas like AI orchestration or systems architecture (vertical bar), combined with broad cross-functional capabilities in customer understanding and business acumen (horizontal bar). This profile enables engineers to drive AI innovation through technical problem-solving while translating business requirements, communicating across departments, and maximising their organisational impact.

Educational Background

Recent graduate with a degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, or a related field. Demonstrated interest in AI through coursework, projects, or internships.

Programming Skills

Proficiency in Python or similar languages. Experience with data processing, analysis, and visualisation. Basic understanding of software development principles.

AI Knowledge

Foundational understanding of machine learning concepts, large language models, and AI application patterns. Familiarity with AI frameworks and libraries (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Hugging Face).

Problem-Solving

Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities. Capacity to approach business challenges with a creative, solution-oriented mindset.

Learning Agility

Demonstrated ability to quickly acquire new skills and adapt to evolving technologies. Proactive approach to self-development and learning.

Communication

Clear communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences. Strong collaboration and teamwork orientation.

Project Work

Evidence of successful completion of academic or personal projects involving AI, machine learning, or data science.

Desirable skills/experience:

• Experience with cloud services (Azure, AWS, GCP) and their AI/ML offerings
• Knowledge of Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) or similar AI implementation approaches
• Familiarity with software-as-a-service (SaaS) business models
• Understanding of the higher education sector or student accommodation operations
• Experience with agile development methodologies
• Knowledge of AI ethics considerations and responsible AI implementation
• Contributions to open-source projects or AI research

What Extras Will Make Me Thrive?

At Kinetic, we believe work should come with rewards that make a real difference. Here's just a taste of what you can expect when you join us:

• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) - with extra days the longer you're with us
• Two paid wellbeing days each year, with a budget to enjoy some time out with someone important to you
• Enhanced pension contributions to support your future
• Two paid days a year to give back through volunteering, charity work, or sustainability projects with our Green Team
• Salary sacrifice schemes for electric vehicles and cycle-to-work
• 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme for confidential advice and support
• A full annual health check to keep you at your best
• A flexible benefits platform - from life assurance and learning opportunities to retail discounts and cinema tickets
• A genuine people-first culture where your growth and wellbeing come first
• Performance-related bonus scheme to reward your contribution
• Regular socials - from team get-togethers to all-company celebrations, with each department owning a budget for their events
• The opportunity to attend group conferences, away days and learning forums both in the UK and abroad - network with other talent

We've created a welcoming office environment, with well-stocked kitchens offering free breakfast, fresh fruit, hot and cold drinks, and a range of tuck shop goodies to keep you fuelled throughout the day. Kinetic is an equal opportunity employer, fostering diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About Kinetic

Kinetic was founded in 1998 with one aim: to develop the most innovative software to help university accommodation and conferencing teams deliver the best student and customer experiences possible. Fast forward 25 years, and we are now the technology partner of choice to the world's leading universities and colleges. We are ranked #1 on the APUC framework, ITS1051 AP, for student accommodation management, conferencing and events management, hotel management, and multifunctional management systems. We supply mission-critical software for over 350 customers, from Stanford University to Monash in Australia... Not to mention over 80% of universities in the UK. Since 2015, Kinetic has been part of the Volaris Group. Volaris help strengthen and grow vertical market software companies so, like Kinetic, they become leaders in their industry.