2026 BEng Graduates | Data & AI Engineers | Cape Town
BigTalent · Cape Town, Western Cape
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Cape Town Opportunity | Hybrid Work
Are you completing your BEng degree in 2026 and interested in building a career in Data, AI and Technology ?
We’re looking for high-potential Engineering graduates to join a growing Data & AI consulting environment, where you'll have the opportunity to work on real-world technology projects and develop your career in areas such as Data Engineering, AI Engineering and Generative AI .
Duties & Responsibilities
Depending on your strengths and interests, you could gain exposure to:
- Python & SQL
- Data Engineering & scalable data pipelines
- Cloud technologies
- Data modelling & architecture
- Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
- Generative AI & Large Language Models (LLMs)
- Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
- AI agents & intelligent workflows
- APIs & microservices
- Automation, CI/CD & modern engineering practices
Desired Experience & Qualification
We're particularly interested in 2026 BEng graduates from disciplines such as:
Computer Engineering | Electronic Engineering | Electrical Engineering | Industrial Engineering | Mechatronic Engineering | or other highly technical/quantitative Engineering disciplines
You'll likely be someone who
✓ Enjoys coding, technology and solving complex problems
✓ Has strong analytical and logical reasoning ability
✓ Has some exposure to Python & SQL
✓ Is curious about Data, AI, Machine Learning or Generative AI
✓ Enjoys understanding how systems work and building solutions
✓ Learns quickly and enjoys experimenting with new technology
Interested?
Built something? We want to see it.
University projects, final-year projects, GitHub repositories, hackathons, personal coding projects, AI experiments and self-taught technical skills all count.
We're interested in what you've explored and what you're capable of learning , not just what's already on your CV.
Why Data & AI Engineering?
Data and AI Engineers build the technology behind modern data-driven organisations — from the pipelines that move and structure data to the AI applications that use it.
If you enjoy Engineering but see your future in technology, coding, data and AI , this could be an exciting place to start your career!