AI Platform Engineer Review
at UBS
Degree Apprenticeship
Software Engineering
London
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
3.3 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
2.8/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
I build platforms which enable AI, and particularly increase the proficiency of AI within the firm
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
Work is good, uni course is outdated
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
I’ve learnt a lot of soft skills through talking to people from all backgrounds
Developed job specific skills through mentoring and opportunities to test
Developed job specific skills through mentoring and opportunities to test
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
4/5
Work is structured as I have a solid role
Uni has a structure but they take a while to give specific dates for exams etc
Uni has a structure but they take a while to give specific dates for exams etc
How much support do you receive from your employer?
3/5
Support from the team is great, but there is a lack of clarity at times from other teams
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
Training provider just sends us on our way. They can support but some lectures say no to feedback, other are good
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
1/5
Qualification doesn’t help at all, learning stuff which I covered during my A-Levels and isn’t applicable to modern solutions
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
3/5
Lots of networks within the org, sometimes difficult to form apprentice network with people being busy
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend UBS to a friend?
Yes
Why?
Good place to work, nice community and opportunities to try and fail without fear of being judged
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to UBS?
Know what you want and be clear about your intentions
