Innovation Acceleration Graduate Engineer R58413 bei Kinetic

Here's what you need to know about Kinetic

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 organisation — 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.

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 

This Graduate AI Engineer position is designed as a stepping stone for ambitious professionals seeking to build a career in AI within the SaaS industry. We offer: 

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. 

AI Implementation Support: Assist in the development and deployment of AI solutions within our products. Help implement prompt engineering techniques, test model performance, and contribute to AI feature development. 

Prototype Development: Build proof-of-concepts and prototypes that demonstrate the potential value of AI approaches to business challenges. Contribute to the evaluation of emerging AI technologies and tools. 

Data Preparation & Analysis: Support data collection, cleaning, and preparation for AI systems. Assist in analysing performance metrics and user feedback to improve AI features. 

Cross-Team Collaboration: Work with product managers, engineers, and professional services teams to understand requirements and ensure successful integration of AI components. 

Research & Learning: Stay current with the latest AI developments. Research potential applications relevant to our higher education customers and share findings with the team. 

Documentation & Knowledge Sharing: Help create documentation for AI systems and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives that build AI literacy across the organisation. 

You will collaborate with our established workstreams: 

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. 

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:

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.