GenAI Software Summer Student; Placement

2026 GenAI Software Summer Student (10 Week Placement)

Department: Software

Employment Type: Internship

Location: Cambridge

Sagentia Innovation is a leading science, technology and engineering consultancy based just outside Cambridge. We work with global clients to solve complex technical challenges and develop products that improve lives — from medical devices and consumer tech to food & beverage, industrial systems, energy and more. Our teams combine deep scientific expertise with practical engineering know‑how, creating an exciting environment for anyone passionate about innovation and real‑world problem‑solving.

Are you a current University student looking for a summer opportunity where you’ll work on real AI projects. Join us for a 10‑week paid internship where you’ll design and build AI‑powered tools using Microsoft 365 Copilot. You’ll be creating solutions that actually get used within the company, giving you hands‑on experience and a portfolio project you can be genuinely proud of.

Important: This internship is on‑site at our Harston (Cambridge) office for the full 10 weeks.

• Working on‑site at our Harston office throughout the internship.
• Building Microsoft AI Copilot Agents to automate real internal workflows.
• Prototyping AI‑powered tools and experimenting with new ideas.
• Working closely with teams across the business to understand real challenges and create smart solutions.
• Developing a portfolio‑worthy project that goes beyond typical coursework.
• Improving your prototypes based on feedback to boost performance and usability.
• Learning hands‑on skills in AI development, Microsoft 365, workflow automation and prompt engineering.

• Current Students - Second‑year, final‑year, or Master’s students in Computer Science, Software Engineering, AI, Machine Learning or similar.
• Confident programmers with skills in Python or C#.
• Someone with the legal right to work in the UK.
• Happy to work full‑time on‑site in Cambridge (Harston) for 10 weeks over the summer.

• Experience with Microsoft Copilot, Power Automate or Power Apps.
• An interest in workflow automation, cloud tools, or prompt engineering.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 apps like SharePoint, Teams, Excel, Outlook or Power BI.

If you’re curious, practical, and excited about building real AI‑enabled solutions, this internship will give you the chance to make something meaningful—and learn a lot along the way.