AI Engineer Graduate - Performance Marketing

Our Performance Marketing Graduate Programme is designed for graduates who are curious about how AI, data, and technology drive business growth. You'll gain hands-on experience building AI-powered solutions that support Sage's global marketing efforts, while developing the technical and commercial skills needed for a career at the intersection of engineering and marketing. During the programme, you will:

• Build AI automations, agents, and scalable marketing systems
• Develop and test solutions using Python, cloud technologies, and large language models (LLMs)
• Support digital marketing campaigns across channels including paid search, paid social, display, and email
• Analyse campaign and customer data to identify opportunities for optimisation and growth
• Automate workflows that improve efficiency and support revenue generation
• Collaborate with teams across marketing, sales, and product to solve real business challenges
• Explore emerging technologies and modern engineering practices
From day one, you'll take ownership of meaningful projects, with the support to learn, experiment, and grow. This programme is ideal for graduates who enjoy coding, building solutions, and applying technology to solve commercial problems. Whether your background is in Computer Science, Engineering, Marketing, Business, or another discipline, we're interested in what you can build and your passion for AI and innovation. What you can expect from the process
• Apply online with your CV
• Complete screening, cognitive testing and video interview
• If successful at video interview stage, you will be invited to attend a final stage assessment
• Successful candidates will join us in October 2026
  
  Job Description At Sage, innovation starts with our people. With over 13,000 colleagues across 40 locations worldwide, supporting over 2 million customers, we're united by a shared purpose: to transform the way millions of businesses work. As a global leader in AI, finance and HR software, we harness cutting-edge technology and forward-thinking ideas to simplify complexity and drive progress. At Sage, you'll join a high achieving culture that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. Together, we're shaping the future of business software.
Start your career with Sage in the UK and make an impact from day one. Our ethos is simple: to help businesses thrive so they can support their communities and drive economic progress. At Sage, you'll find a high performing environment where your ideas matter, your growth is encouraged, and your work will add value from day one. Start your journey with us and help shape the future of business across the UK and beyond. Why join Sage as a graduate? At Sage, we believe your career should start with opportunity, growth, and purpose. As a graduate, you'll benefit from structured training and development programs designed to build your skills and confidence from day one. You'll also have access to Sage Foundation, our global initiative that gives you five paid volunteer days each year to make a positive impact in your community. You'll join exceptional teams where you will have the chance to learn from experts, connect with peers, and grow a global professional network. At Sage, we're committed to helping you shape your future, offering clear career pathways and opportunities to innovate and make a real difference.

Benefits of working at Sage include:
• Generous holiday + bank holidays from day one
• Paid time to learn (5 learning days a year)
• Paid time to give back (5 volunteering days a year)
• Private healthcare, digital GP & wellbeing support
• Competitive pension with Sage contributions
• Paid parental leave, inclusive from day one
• Work from abroad for up to 10 weeks a year
Function Performance Marketing Country United Kingdom Office Location Newcastle Work Place type Hybrid Advert Working at Sage means you're supporting millions of small and medium sized businesses globally with technology to work faster and smarter. We leverage the future of AI, meaning business owners spend less time doing routine tasks, like entering invoices and generating reports, and more time pursuing their ambitions. Our colleagues are the best of the best. It's why we were awarded 2024 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor. Because to achieve extraordinary outcomes, we need extraordinary teams. This means infusing Sage with people who knock down barriers, continuously innovate, and want to experience their potential. Learn more about working at Sage: sage.com/en-gb/company/careers/working-at-sage/ Watch a video about our culture: youtube.com/watch?v=qIoiCpZH-QE We celebrate individuality and welcome you to join us if you embrace all backgrounds, identities, beliefs, and ways of working. If you need support applying, reach out at careers@sage.com. Learn more about DEI at Sage: sage.com/en-gb/company/careers/diversity-equity-and-inclusion/ Powered by Sage People Recruit