About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, an employer in the IT industry.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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About the Role

Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is hiring an entry-level Associate Software Engineer to join IT teams working on full‑stack and data projects. This is a full‑time role based in San Jose, CA. The position is ideal for recent graduates, career changers, or candidates returning from a gap who are motivated to build practical experience and grow technical skills.

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What You’ll Do

• Contribute to design, development, testing, and maintenance of web applications and services.
• Implement features using common stacks (Java, Python, and full‑stack technologies) under mentorship.
• Fix bugs, write unit tests, and participate in code reviews.
• Work with data teams on ETL tasks, basic analytics, or ML model support when applicable.
• Collaborate with product managers, QA, and senior engineers to deliver production‑ready code.
• Participate in learning sessions and interview preparation offered by the hiring program.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or equivalent experience — or recent graduates with relevant project work.
• Familiarity with at least one programming language (Java or Python strongly preferred).
• Basic understanding of web technologies (HTML/CSS/JavaScript) and RESTful APIs.
• Comfortable with Git and basic development workflows.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and eagerness to learn in a fast‑moving environment.

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Preferred / Nice‑to‑Have

• Coursework or projects in data structures, algorithms, databases, or distributed systems.
• Exposure to full‑stack frameworks, cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure), or containerization (Docker).
• Interest in data engineering, data analytics, or machine learning workflows.
• Internship, capstone, open‑source contributions, or personal projects demonstrating applied skills.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $82,000 - $136,000 per year (San Jose, CA). This role follows California pay‑transparency requirements.
• Full‑time employment with standard benefits (medical, dental, vision where applicable), paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
• Mentorship, interview prep, and structured onboarding to accelerate early career growth.

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Location & Work Type

San Jose, CA (on‑site / hybrid options may be available depending on team). This listing is for a full‑time position in the IT industry.

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Why Apply via Careertakes

• Careertakes is a third‑party recruiting platform that connects candidates to Confidential Client opportunities while providing additional matching options and career resources.
• Candidates with career gaps, recent graduates, and professionals transitioning to tech are encouraged to apply. Careertakes supports fair review processes and shares relevant opportunities with qualified candidates.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.