Graduate Software Engineer
At MSquared, we are pioneering the future of interconnected virtual worlds, empowering brands, agencies, and creators to build, scale, and own immersive digital experiences. Our mission is to break down barriers between virtual environments, fostering an open metaverse where creativity and community thrive, guided by shared standards, shaping a vibrant and dynamic digital ecosystem.
As a subsidiary of Improbable, one of the UK's most well-funded tech startups known for its groundbreaking technology, MSquared is at the forefront of the industry. By delivering cutting-edge, innovative products, we are transforming how virtual worlds are created and experienced.
We are offering a rare and highly sought-after opportunity to join a select group of exceptional individuals shaping the future of virtual worlds. If you’re among the best and brightest, this is your chance to work alongside leading pioneers in metaverse technology.
Your Opportunity
This is a 12-month fixed-term contract, offering an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a cutting-edge technology environment
At MSquared, we believe in transforming ideas into reality. As a Graduate Software Engineer, you will be at the forefront of the next evolution of the internet, helping shape the future of virtual worlds.
You will:
Design, build, and maintain scalable, flexible services that underpin virtual environments.
Develop core infrastructure, services, and APIs that make these capabilities accessible to developers.
Contribute to the seamless operation and expansion of our platform, ensuring exceptional user experiences.
Work on projects that span distributed systems, game engine integration like Unreal, real-time networking, and more.
Receive mentorship and structured professional development from world-class engineers, helping you grow into a leading expert in the field.
We’d love to hear from you if you identify with the following
Strong academic record, meaning a high degree classification, complemented by extracurricular involvement or internships in a software environment.
A passion for gaming, online experiences or distributed systems with a desire to shape the future of virtual worlds.
Experience with at least one modern programming language such as JavaScript, TypeScript, Go, C++, or similar.
Appreciation for productive software engineering including: developer tooling, AI copilots, IDE mastery and automation.
Demonstrable interest and passion for development (e.g. personal projects, blogs, open source projects etc.).
While we think the above experience could be important, we can’t predict the future and so we’re keen to hear from applicants that believe they have valuable experience. If you identify with the team & mission, but not all of the suggestions, then please still apply!
Benefits
Along with a competitive salary and full private healthcare and dental coverage, we offer a flexible hybrid working style. In the office, you'll find a fully stocked kitchen with breakfast and a wide range of snacks, weekly yoga sessions, and dedicated relaxation spaces to help you recharge. We prioritise work-life balance with benefits designed for your well-being - including unlimited holiday entitlement for graduates, so you can take the time you need to rest and reset.
At MSquared, you are surrounded by world-class people who want to improve everything and everyone around them, and who compel you to improve yourself. We’re motivated by delivering solutions to our customers that enable them to achieve things that would be impossible without our technology.
The best ideas are often the least expected and require new ways of thinking; that’s why our teams at MSquared are made up of an incredible range of talented people. MSquared is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, colour, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status or any other legally protected status.