R&D Software Engineering Graduate Program - September 2027

Stryker are delighted to be hiring talented Software Engineers for our “R&D Graduate Programme” – to begin in September 2027. 

Applications close: Friday 24th October 2026. 
Please ensure your CV includes your academic results or current trending results (if final results are not yet available).

The “R&D Graduate Programme” is a 24-month structured graduate development programme in the R&D function. The programme rotates on a 6-month rotating assignment basis in order to learn and develop the basic knowledge and skills in the various engineering areas of expertise. The position rotates on a 6 monthly assignment basis: 

• Design  

• Advanced Operations / Research and Technology Development 

• Advanced Quality Engineering  

• Engineering Services (CAD/Prototype/Test Lab) 

What Are We Looking For? 

• Dedicated achievers: People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations. 

• Curious learners. People who seek out cutting-edge research and information to expand and enhance their ability to develop new ideas into reality. 

• Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses to develop best practices. 

During each rotational assignment participants will be responsible for: 

Software:

• Translating user needs to design inputs/specifications and producing component and sub-system level designs.

• Owning the design, implementation, and testing of software modules, and performing associated software development tasks (configuration management, issue/bug tracking, and risk management).

• Using version control to keep an easily traceable and documented history of development.

• Using standard software methodologies to ensure code is readable, understandable and maintainable.

• Investigation, design, development and implementation of new manufacturing processes and technology.  

• Handover of new processes from development to production. 

• Debugging and correcting design issues using independent judgment.

• Independently balancing design trade-offs while designing a component of the system.

What You Need? 

• Candidates must have already attained or be on course to attain a 2.1 result in a Level 8 or above Software/ Computer Engineering Engineering course or related discipline. 

• Candidates must have/will have attained the above between June 2025 and Sept 2027. 

• Self-starter with demonstrated efficient work methods, analytical & problem-solving skills, and ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. 

• The individual should enjoy working in a fast paced, dynamic and results orientated team environment. 

• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively work cross-functionally and with global teams. 

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Ireland: €44,000 EUR Annual

At Stryker, we believe transparency helps candidates make confident decisions about their next career step. Compensation is an important part of that process and we want to be clear about how pay is determined. The compensation information posted for this role may be presented as a salary range or a fixed amount depending on the role.  In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for incentive compensation (such as bonus and/or commissions where applicable), along with Stryker’s comprehensive benefits package.

If you’d like to learn more about the salary or the benefits associated with this role, your recruiter will be happy to walk you through the details as you progress through the hiring process.