AI Graduate

At Musgrave, we’ve been Growing Good Business for 150 years — and our next chapter will be shaped by people like you. As Ireland’s largest private sector employer, we offer graduates the chance to build a meaningful career in a business that impacts communities every day. You’ll be trusted to learn, contribute and help define what Growing Good Business means for the future.

Musgrave supports thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses across Ireland. Through brands such as SuperValu, Centra, Daybreak, Frank and Honest and Musgrave MarketPlace, we help feed one in three people in Ireland every day.

That scale creates real opportunity. As a Musgrave Graduate, you’ll contribute to work that supports local communities, strengthens our business and helps shape long-term sustainable growth. Our values guide how we do that through honest relationships, trust, hard work and a commitment to doing the right thing.

Our AI and Automation teams explore how emerging technologies can help solve business challenges, improve processes and support better experiences for colleagues, retail partners and customers.

As an AI Graduate, you will work with business and technology teams to understand requirements, identify appropriate opportunities for AI and automation, and support the design, development and delivery of practical solutions. You will gain experience of the full solution lifecycle, from initial research and prototyping through to testing, implementation and continuous improvement.

You will work under the guidance of experienced colleagues and collaborate with stakeholders, data scientists, developers, business analysts, solution architects and security specialists. You will also learn how AI solutions are delivered responsibly, with appropriate consideration for data privacy, security, ethics, governance and regulatory requirements.

The role will provide broad exposure to AI and automation technologies while building your technical capability, commercial understanding, problem-solving skills and confidence in communicating technical concepts to different audiences.

Musgrave Institute – Where Futures Are Created

Through Musgrave Institute, you’ll be part of an award-winning Graduate Programme designed to help you understand your strengths, build your confidence and develop the skills to shape your future career.

Your development will include tailored learning, key experiences in your role, coaching, mentoring and bespoke graduate development days. You’ll also work on business projects and present your ideas to senior leaders at our Early Careers Summit, giving you the opportunity to make an impact and build your network from the start.

KEY ACTIVITIES

AI Graduates will gain experience across relevant business and technology areas during the Programme. Activities will vary based on business needs and the development stage of individual AI and automation initiatives. Typical activities may include:

• Working with business stakeholders and project teams to understand business needs, challenges and opportunities.

• Supporting the analysis of business requirements and identifying where AI or automation could add value.

• Researching emerging AI and automation technologies and helping assess their relevance to Musgrave’s needs.

• Contributing to the design of AI and automation solutions under the guidance of experienced technical colleagues.

• Supporting the development of prototypes and proof-of-concept solutions, including participation in hackathons and innovation activities.

• Assisting with the preparation, testing and evaluation of AI models, automated processes and technical solutions.

• Working with data scientists, developers, business analysts, solution architects and external partners to support solution delivery and integration.

• Evaluating third-party tools, frameworks and platforms against agreed project requirements and documenting findings.

• Preparing clear technical and user documentation, including solution requirements, design decisions, testing outcomes and process guidance.

• Communicating technical concepts, findings and recommendations in clear language for both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Supporting responsible AI and automation practices, including data privacy, security, ethical considerations, governance and compliance requirements.

• Monitoring developments in AI and related technologies and sharing relevant learning with colleagues.

• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, solution performance and ways of working.

• Contributing to demonstrations, knowledge-sharing sessions and training materials that help colleagues understand and use AI responsibly.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Honours Degree (Level 8) in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Automation, Mathematics or a related discipline

• Interest in developing a career in AI, automation and emerging technologies

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant postgraduate qualification

• Academic, personal or internship experience involving AI, machine learning, automation, data or software development

• Experience of participating in technical projects, hackathons or innovation challenges

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Understanding of programming concepts and experience with a relevant language such as Python, Java or C++

• Interest in AI, machine learning and automation technologies

• Ability to learn new tools, technologies and technical concepts

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

• Ability to explain technical information clearly to different audiences

• Attention to detail and a structured approach to documentation and testing

• Awareness of the importance of data privacy, security, ethics and responsible AI

• Ability to manage priorities and deliver work to agreed timelines

DESIRABLE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of machine learning frameworks or AI and automation tools

• Experience with data analysis, model development, application development or process automation

• Understanding of cloud platforms, software development practices or solution architecture concepts

• Commercial awareness and interest in the retail or wholesale industry

• Curiosity about emerging technology and continuous improvement

Starting salary is €35,000 and increases after 12 months subject to performance.

• 5% Programme completion bonus

Additional benefits include:

• Hybrid Working

• 23 days holidays

• Market Leading Pension Scheme

• Subsidised Cafeteria

• Be Well Work Well: our health and wellbeing programme

• Employee Assistance Programme: Free, independent and confidential advice on mental health, wellbeing, financial or legal issues

• Employee discount in Musgrave MarketPlace

• Award-Winning Development (gradireland Graduate Employer of the Year in 2019 and 2021, Best Graduate Training and Development Programme - Business Management in 2024, 2025 and 2026)

• Customised learning through Musgrave Institute

• Individual coaching

• Life Assurance

• Income Protection

• Bike to Work scheme

• Free parking

• Digital Doctor

• Home office equipment

• Employee Resource Groups

Additional location information

We enjoy a flexible hybrid way of working which allows us to focus on our outcomes and contributions. Work Smart @Musgrave is our hybrid approach which gives us the option to alternate our time between connecting and collaborating in the office and working remotely. Working this way allows us to enjoy the best of the remote working experience while also giving us the opportunity to connect in person and work together onsite. Across Musgrave, our roles allow for different levels of flexibility.