Graduate 2027: Data Engineer/Digital

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.

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

This is not just a graduate program; it's the start of your journey to build the critical data infrastructure for a leading energy company. As a Data Engineer/Digital in our 2027 Graduate Program, you will be at the forefront of Aker BP's ambition to become the world's first AI-native E&P company. Through a series of rotations, you will develop the skills to handle complex data challenges, architect robust data platforms, and contribute directly to our goal of a 3x productivity improvement through data-driven innovation.

• Build & Operate pipelines
  Design, develop, and maintain data pipelines that move and model industrial data from diverse source systems (operational, subsurface, sensor) into our central platform.

• Contextualize industrial data
  Contribute to data products in Cognite Data Fusion (CDF), structuring and contextualizing complex industrial data for broad business use.

• Cloud-native development
  Develop transformations and models in our cloud/lakehouse environment (Azure + Databricks/Spark), writing tested, production-grade code with Git and CI/CD.

• Ensure data quality
  Support data quality, monitoring, and reliability by investigating broken pipelines, tracing data lineage, and enhancing observability to build trust in our data.

• Collaborate & Innovate
  Work closely with data consumers (analysts, domain experts) to translate business questions into impactful data solutions, fostering a data-driven culture.

Your journey in the Data Platform Ecosystem

This program offers a comprehensive immersion into the diverse facets of data engineering. You'll gain a holistic understanding of how data is captured, processed, and utilized across our operations, empowering the next generation of energy solutions.

• Onboarding & Fundamentals
  Gain immediate hands-on experience, learn our tooling and stack, and contribute small, well-scoped tasks within weeks, guided by senior engineers.

• Pipeline ownership
  By month 6, you'll own the end-to-end delivery of well-defined data pipelines and products, becoming a reliable contributor to your squad.

• Problem shaping & Delivery
  By month 18, you'll be trusted to take ambiguous stakeholder problems, shape them into robust data solutions with limited oversight, and begin mentoring new graduates.

• Platform contribution
  Actively participate in code reviews, agile ceremonies, and platform improvements, contributing to how we work and continuously enhancing our data infrastructure.

• Data liberation initiatives
  Engage in initiatives to make data more accessible and self-serve, directly enabling AI and agentic use cases on well-governed data.

• Advanced data solutions
  Explore areas like distributed data processing, advanced data modeling, and ML/AI integration, pushing the boundaries of what our data can achieve.

What we offer

• Professional development
  We are committed to providing graduates with varied experience and enhancing your expertise, helping you build a strong CV for the future.

• Competitive compensation
  We offer a competitive salary, an opportunity to earn bonuses, a share savings programme, and a solid pension scheme.

• Work-life balance
  We value good health and work-life balance, offering good cafeterias, work-out facilities, and flexibility in working hours and location to support your graduate journey.

• Employee well-being
  We ensure you get support from our company health service and insurance programmes should anything happen.

• Diverse & Inclusive environment
  We are convinced diversity is important for success, and everyone should feel involved, included, and respected. Our offices are designed to be universally accessible for all.

• Young professional network
  Access to a vibrant network of peers and mentors to support your career growth and integration.

Our culture & vision

• SAFER values
  Our foundation is built on being Seekers, Accountable, Foreseeable, Engaged, and Respectful in everything we do.

• AI-first mindset
  We are an AI-first company, committed to leading our industry in AI adoption and unlocking its transformative power.

• ONETEAM culture
  Cooperation is at our core; working with us means being part of our collaborative 'ONETEAM' culture.

• Safety priority
  We put safety first in all operations and expect the same commitment from every team member.

Locations: Trondheim, Oslo and Stavanger

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

About Aker BP

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.