We're reinventing payments.
In less than four years, Dojo disrupted the market to become the largest and most loved acquirer in the UK. Our payments infrastructure, purpose-built for in-person commerce, is game changing.
Now, over 150,000 customers across four countries choose to transact billions with us every year.
But we're just getting started.
Our people are the driving force behind our success. They are our greatest investment and our ultimate competitive advantage. We hire exceptional people and give them the autonomy, trust, and ownership to thrive. The results take care of themselves.

Graduate AI Innovation Engineer

Start Date: September 1st, 2025
Location: Paddington, London (4+ days/week in office)
Function: Horizon Engineering – AI & Efficiency Innovation
Level: Graduate Program (Permanent, Full-Time)

Welcome to Horizon – The Future of Engineering at Dojo

Horizon Engineering is the home of ambitious problem solvers who want to use AI to make real change happen. We've created this team for graduate engineers who are curious, driven, and ready to move fast. It's for those who want to build AI-led solutions that help Dojo scale smarter, not just bigger.

You'll be part of a small, focused group solving strategic problems across the business—using AI to drive automation, efficiency, and innovation. You'll be trusted to take ownership early and supported by senior engineers and mentors from day one.

We're doing this in partnership with Google, giving you access to cutting-edge tools and infrastructure to work on projects that matter.

What You'll Be Doing

Tackle Strategic Problem Statements
Work on real business challenges—like improving operations through intelligent automation or using machine learning to speed up decision-making.

Build AI-Enabled Tools
Design and implement solutions using AI and ML models, large language models, or data science pipelines that have measurable impact.

Think Like a Founder, Deliver Like an Engineer
This isn't a rotation program. You'll join a team where you're expected to ship code, contribute ideas, and own outcomes.

Partner with Google
You'll benefit from our strategic partnership with Google Cloud, helping you work with modern tech stacks and access exclusive tooling and learning opportunities.

Who We're Looking For

Strong Technical Foundations
You're studying Computer Science (or a closely related subject) and have a solid understanding of programming, systems, and problem-solving.

140 UCAS Tariff Points (or equivalent)
We expect a strong academic background. You'll likely have achieved at least 140 UCAS points. We also welcome applicants with alternative qualifications if you can show us your ability through your technical work.

Curious About AI and Machine Learning
You don't need to be an AI expert yet—but you're eager to learn, experiment, and apply the latest developments to real-world problems.

Creative Problem Solver
You enjoy exploring different approaches and thinking critically about how to build better systems.

Proactive and Self-Directed
You take ownership, challenge assumptions, and look for ways to make things better—not just follow instructions.

Excited by Impact
You want to be part of something with purpose—where your work drives real outcomes for teams and customers.

Why Horizon @ Dojo?

A Workspace Built for Builders
Our Paddington HQ is designed for collaboration, creativity, and focus—with a coffee bar, snacks, and dedicated spaces for engineering deep work.

Learn from the Best
Work alongside experienced engineers, mentors, and product thinkers. Get feedback that helps you grow fast.

Work with Google, Move at Startup Speed
Access Google Cloud tools and insights while building in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial team that values experimentation.

Permanent Role with Purpose
This isn't a short-term scheme - it's the start of a long-term career where you'll contribute meaningfully from day one.

Dojo home and away

We believe our best work happens when we collaborate in-person. These "together days" foster communication, drive innovation and spark our brightest ideas.

That's why we have an office-first culture. This means working from the office 4+ days per week.

With offices across Europe, we know a thing or two about staying dynamic. Need deep focus? Head to a quiet zone. Big ideas? Collaboration spaces have you covered. Just here for a catch-up? Our social hubs make it easy. Do work that counts, in spaces made for you.

Question: what's curious, relentless, and customer obsessed?

If you're keen to know the answer, you're a third of the way to meeting our Dojo values.

If the following speak to you, let's talk:

You're curious. You have a real desire to learn and create.
You're relentless. You keep going even when it's easier not to.
You're customer-obsessed. You know how important customers are to what you do.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion at Dojo

From local bakeries to well-known eateries, Dojo payments serve over 140,000 places across the UK.

And something that's fundamental to creating relevant, innovative products at Dojo is to build teams to reflect the diversity of the businesses we serve.

Our drive to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion is closely linked to helping employees thrive and innovating for better customer experiences.

If you care about your work, you're curious, and you think customer-first, you have a place at Dojo.

To make sure you're the best you can be throughout the recruitment process, let us know if you need any extra adjustments to help you thrive.

Visit dojo.careers to find out more about our benefits and what it's like to work at Dojo, or check out our LinkedIn and Instagram pages.

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