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Product Engineering - Undergraduate Software Engineer Review

by JLR

Rating

5/5
  • Skills
    5.0
  • Responsibilities
    5.0
  • Support & Guidance
    5.0
  • Culture
    5.0
  • Your Impressions
    5.0

    Overview

  • 1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis.
  • My daily work involved software and tool development. In my home team, I focused on streamlining processes by automating data engineering tasks related to product information and building tools to support team workflows. During short-term placements, I contributed to web development projects, adding features to services that enhanced visibility of product data for virtual test engineers and provided scheduling insights for chassis dyno test engineers. These experiences strengthened my skills in both backend automation and frontend development.


    Skills

  • 2. Have you learnt any new skills, or developed your existing skills?
  • Applying skills I had previously studied at university in a practical setting significantly boosted my confidence and capability in areas like software development, problem-solving, collaboration, and communication. I also gained hands-on experience with industry-standard software engineering tools and applied them to real-world projects, deepening my technical understanding and professional growth.


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

  • 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?
  • All the mentors, managers, and colleagues I worked with were incredibly supportive and committed to helping me make the most of my placement. Once I had settled in, they entrusted me with increasing responsibility, including leading software projects and contributing throughout the full development lifecycle. I was also given ownership of tasks such as maintenance, feature development, and presenting progress to senior stakeholders, which greatly enhanced my confidence and professional growth.


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

    Support & Guidance

  • 4. How much support and guidance did you receive during your placement / internship?
  • From my experience, the Early Careers team, along with all managers and mentors, provided exceptional support throughout the placement. Their commitment to personal and professional development truly stood out and, in my view, sets the company apart from others offering similar opportunities.


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

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

    Culture

  • 5. What was the company culture and general atmosphere like?
  • In the teams I worked with, the company culture was consistently relaxed and flexible, fostering an environment of trust and ownership. Even as an undergraduate, I was encouraged to make decisions and take initiative in my work. The atmosphere was always positive, and I was surrounded by colleagues who were genuinely passionate about what they do, which made the experience both inspiring and motivating.


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

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

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

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

    Your Impressions

  • 6. To what extent did you enjoy your placement / internship?
  • I thoroughly enjoyed my placement and feel incredibly fortunate to have been part of a team that places such strong emphasis on supporting early careers. The experience allowed me to develop a wide range of skills to a level that simply isn鈥檛 achievable through academic study alone. I wouldn鈥檛 change a thing about my time at JLR, and I would wholeheartedly recommend a placement here to anyone considering one.


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

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

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

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


  • 8. What advice would you give to others applying to JLR
  • If you have the opportunity to join the Early Careers scheme at JLR, make the most of it鈥攖ime flies by. Embrace every opportunity, get involved wherever you can, and take full advantage of the support and experiences on offer.


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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

Software Engineering

West Midlands

June 2025


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