Who we are looking for
Are you a data enthusiast eager to build the robust data foundations that power advanced analytics and AI? Join our Graduate Program as a Data Engineer/Digital, where you'll architect intelligent solutions from complex industrial data, shaping Aker BP's journey to become the first AI-native E&P company.
Highlights
Need to have
Hold an M.Sc. degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering/Science, Software Engineering, Informatics, Applied Mathematics/Statistics, Cybernetics, or a closely related engineering field with a strong programming and data component. A petroleum or energy background with genuine coding ability is also welcome.
Possess solid programming fundamentals (ideally Python), working knowledge of SQL/relational data, and a real grasp of data structures and software engineering practices (version control, testing).
Demonstrate the ability to write tested, production-grade code.
Be fluent in English (written and spoken) for professional communication.
Hold a valid EEA work permit and be able to work from our Norway office locations.
Nice to have
Have relevant practical experience from internships, summer jobs as a developer/data engineer, a relevant bachelor/master thesis or research project, hackathons, open-source contributions, or having built something real (e.g., data pipeline, application, model) outside coursework.
Exposure to cloud platforms (Azure preferred), distributed data processing (Spark/Databricks), databases & data modeling, ML/AI foundations, DevOps/CI-CD, and software architecture.
Familiarity with tools and languages such as Python, SQL, Git, Spark/Databricks, Docker/containers, dbt, and agile methodologies.
Be genuinely curious and pragmatic, motivated by building usable solutions and transforming messy data into clean, reliable insights.
Demonstrate strong collaboration and communication skills, with a positive energy that contributes to team dynamics.
About the job
Build & Operate pipelines
Contextualize industrial data
Cloud-native development
Ensure data quality
Collaborate & Innovate
Your journey in the Data Platform Ecosystem
Onboarding & Fundamentals
Pipeline ownership
Problem shaping & Delivery
Platform contribution
Data liberation initiatives
Advanced data solutions
What we offer
Professional development
Competitive compensation
Work-life balance
Employee well-being
Diverse & Inclusive environment
Our offices are designed to be universally accessible for all.
Young professional network
Our culture & vision
SAFER values
AI-first mindset
ONETEAM culture
Safety priority
Application process
Application deadline: 23.08.2026
If you are currently enrolled in a master’s program, you can send a preliminary grade transcript.
Background checks will be performed, following consent from relevant candidates. Furthermore, an assessment of affiliation to high-risk countries is carried out as part of the recruitment process for all positions in Aker BP.
Contact information: Recruitment@akerbp.com
Office location
3 locations
Trondheim, Trøndelag, NO
Munkegata 26, 7014 Trondheim, Norway
Stavanger, Rogaland, NO
Jåttåflaten 28, 4020 Stavanger, Norway
Fornebu, Akershus, NO
Oksenøyveien 10, 1366 Lysaker, Norway
Our offering
As a graduate at Aker BP, you will have an unique opportunity to launch your career in a highly skilled environment with significant impact. You will join a company at the forefront of digitalisation, actively leveraging AI and new technologies to develop smarter ways of working and shape the future of energy.
Through our structured graduate programme, you will work closely with experienced professionals, take ownership of real-world challenges, and contribute to meaningful projects. We believe AI will transform how we work, make decisions, and create value and we want our graduates to be part of driving this transformation.
We are looking for curious, motivated, and eager-to-learn individuals who want to challenge established ways of working and help shape how people and technology create value together in the future.
Aker BP uses AI-assisted review as part of the recruitment process. AI is used to structure and summarise information – all decisions are made by people. Please ensure that the documentation you submit only contains personal data that is necessary and relevant for assessing your qualifications and for completing the recruitment process. Do not include or share personal data that is not relevant, or that Aker BP does not need to access or process.
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