About Careertakes

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

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Position Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an Entry Level Software Engineer in Scottsdale, AZ. This is an early-career software role supporting advanced, mission-focused systems. You will work on software design, development, testing, and documentation as part of a cross-functional team. The role offers exposure to cloud-native services, embedded/hardware projects, and opportunities to grow technical skills in a secure environment.

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What You’ll Do

• Assist project teams with research, design, development, testing and documentation of software and tools
• Contribute to development of new applications, embedded products, or enhancements to existing systems
• Write, test and debug code following software engineering best practices and Agile processes
• Support integration and verification activities for software components
• Collaborate with engineers across disciplines to deliver mission-focused solutions
• Participate in design reviews, code reviews and continuous improvement activities

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Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related Science/Engineering/Mathematics field (or equivalent experience)
• Foundational understanding of software engineering concepts, principles and the software development lifecycle
• Familiarity with Agile development practices (preferred)
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to learn new technologies quickly
• Eligibility to work on U.S. government programs (citizenship requirement described below)

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Preferred / Nice-to-Have Skills

• Experience with cloud services (AWS) and container orchestration (Kubernetes)
• Hands-on experience with Linux environments
• Familiarity with MATLAB and DSP concepts
• Hardware-device experience (Raspberry Pi) a plus
• Exposure to embedded systems or real-time development
• Interest in professional development and growing responsibilities in a technical team

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Clearance & Eligibility

• Department of Defense Top Secret (TS) clearance is strongly preferred at time of hire. Candidates must be able to obtain a TS clearance within a reasonable timeframe from date of hire if not already held.
• Applicants selected will be subject to a U.S. Government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Due to the nature of the work, U.S. citizenship is required.

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Compensation

This position has a combined salary range: USD $86,300.00 - USD $86,300.00 per year. Actual pay may vary based on experience and other factors. This posting will remain open until the position is filled.

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About the Confidential Client

Confidential Client operates in the IT industry, delivering advanced technology solutions across domains. As part of their team, you’ll work on challenging, high-impact projects that support government and defense customers. Confidential Client values collaboration, continuous learning and an inclusive workplace.

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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.

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