Software Engineer Review

by JLR

Rating

8.5/10

1. Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:

My role involves creating requirements and designing new features to implement onto the infotainment systems on new JLR cars.

9/10

2. Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?

I have developed my skills in coding languages such as python and c ++, in addition to this i have learnt how to develop robust functional and non functional requirements for hardware and software.

8/10

3. To what extent do you enjoy your programme?

I enjoy my programme a lot as it incorporated a large proportion of time at university (first 3-4) months, whilst also allowing me to implement the learning within my job role.

8/10

4. How well organised/structured is your programme?

The programme structure is very good as it allows the students to get the university experience whilst working.

9/10

5. How much support do you receive from your employer?

The support received from the employer is vast, especially as fellow employees in the team have helped me on non work related university studies.

9/10

6. How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?

There are university weeks every 6th week combined with a day off each week as and when required to study, further Warwick Uni are available to offer help.

9/10

7. How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?

The qualification doesn't always help in your job role as roles can vary a lot. However JLR run training courses internally for employees to develop their skills, for example in how to draw a LAD.

9/10

8. Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)

Yes, there are socials and sports teams you can join

7/10

9a. Would you recommend JLR to a friend?

Yes

9b. Why?

The company offers vast amounts of training and invests in it's employees.

10. What tips or advice would you give to others applying to JLR?

Students should follow the JLR competencies which are available online.