西瓜视频

PE - Software Undergraduate Review

by JLR

Rating

3.9/5
  • Skills
    4.5
  • Responsibilities
    4.0
  • Support & Guidance
    3.5
  • Culture
    3.8
  • Your Impressions
    3.7

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
  • In my role within the Digital Product Platform (DPP) team, specifically in Diagnostics, my day-to-day work involved hands-on testing and debugging using hardware rigs and diagnostic tools. I regularly worked with diagnostic scripts, writing and maintaining them in both C++ and Python to support vehicle system testing. A typical day included running tests, debugging issues, and collaborating with developers and engineers to resolve issues. I also contributed to the development of automated test scripts and supported the validation of diagnostic features to ensure software reliability and performance.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
  • I鈥檝e developed both technical and practical skills during my placement. I improved my coding abilities in Python and C++, particularly in writing diagnostic scripts and automated tests. I also learned the importance of writing tests before developing code, which helped me understand test-driven development practices. On the practical side, I gained hands-on experience with debugging and testing using tools like MobaXterm, Wireshark, and working in Linux (Ubuntu) environments. I also became more confident using Git for version control and collaboration.


  • How would you rate the training provided during your experience?
  • 3/5

  • How would you rate your development of industry-specific skills during the experience?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate your development of personal / soft skills during the experience?
  • 5/5

  • Please rate how these skills have helped you in your career development
  • 5/5

    Responsibilities

  • 3. Were you given much responsibility during your placement / internship?
  • I was given a good level of responsibility throughout my placement. I was trusted to manage my own projects and expected to think independently before seeking help, which really helped me grow in confidence. I had opportunities to take the lead on certain tasks and was never treated like 鈥渏ust a 西瓜视频鈥 - I felt like a valued member of the team from the start.


  • Please rate how meaningful the work you were doing was
  • 4/5

    Support & Guidance

  • 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
  • The Early Careers team was always approachable and helpful, and my manager was supportive as well. To get more tasks you had to be very proactive - If you show interest and take ownership of your work, the team is more than happy to give you meaningful tasks and help you grow.


  • How would you rate the support and guidance from your line manager?
  • 3/5

  • How would you rate the support and guidance from the wider team?
  • 4/5

    Culture

  • 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
  • The atmosphere was professional but relaxed, and everyone was approachable and willing to help. I felt comfortable asking questions and contributing to discussions, and the team made an effort to include placement 西瓜视频s in both work and social activities. Also very networking heavy I would say, a lot of opportunities to meet new people.


  • How would you rate the inclusiveness of the culture?
  • 5/5

  • How would you rate the social opportunities?
  • 4/5

  • How would you rate the diversity initiatives?
  • 3/5

  • How would you rate the charity, sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives?
  • 3/5

    Your Impressions

  • 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
  • I enjoyed my placement, the work was interesting and hands-on, and I felt like I was constantly learning something new. My team was supportive and the environment made it easy to get involved and feel like part of the company. It was a great experience overall, and it definitely confirmed my interest in working in the software and automotive industry.


  • Please rate your level of enjoyment on your placement / internship
  • 4/5

  • Please rate how your experience met your expectations
  • 3/5

  • Please rate the future employment prospects at JLR
  • 4/5

  • 7. Would you recommend JLR to a friend?
  • Yes


  • 8. What advice would you give to others applying to JLR
  • Be proactive and do not be afraid to ask questions.


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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Computer Science

West Midlands

June 2025


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