Software Development Student Placement

Red Bull Technology is inviting candidates to apply for Software Development Student Placement positions within its Technology and Analysis Tools department. This position is targeted towards students studying Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related degree. Candidates will require excellent software development skills and a solid grasp of fundamental computer science concepts. Knowledge of programming languages like C# and/or Python would be advantageous.

The successful candidate will develop skills in problem-solving, creativity, teamwork, planning, innovation, and communication whilst performing the following tasks:

• Building software that is used to improve vehicle performance and support aerodynamic and power unit development
• Training machine learning models that are actively used during race weekends
• Providing support for race and test events throughout the year in the Ops Room

Opportunities and Learning

Candidates will have an opportunity to gain exposure to and learn modern software development techniques, including:

• Test-driven development
• Lean software development
• SOLID design principles
• Code reviews

Modern Technology Stack

Including:

• Kubernetes, Apache Kafka, and DevOps techniques
• GraphQL and other API technologies
• Apache Arrow
• Machine Learning frameworks like TensorFlow

Duration and Application

The placement will be for 1 year, starting in the summer of 2027. To be considered for this Student Placement, please apply to this advert and submit both your CV and a one-page Cover Letter. This is not only a fantastic opportunity to complete your student placement at our championship-winning team, but it is also a great opportunity to work with some of the greatest talents in F1.

Benefits

A good salary is just the start, there are many other benefits too, such as a free daily food allowance, free gym access and fitness classes, multiple discounts and offers with our partners, free barista-style coffee, unlimited Red Bull, and much more!