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, IT.

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 is hiring entry-level Frontier Certified Engineers (FCE) to join a next-generation engineering program focused on AI-augmented software delivery. This is an early-career, full-time role where you’ll receive structured training, mentorship, and hands-on project experience building AI-enabled solutions alongside experienced engineers and AI practitioners.

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What You’ll Gain

• Participate in a structured onboarding program and an engineering bootcamp focused on AI, cloud, and modern delivery.
• Earn Frontier certifications and ongoing technical training.
• Work in small, cross-functional pods on client-facing projects.
• Build experience with AI-assisted development tools, cloud platforms, APIs, automation, and DevOps practices.
• Competitive annual salary of $100,000 USD and access to standard employee benefits.

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Who We’re Looking For

We encourage recent graduates and early-career professionals to apply. Ideal candidates will have:

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
• Practical technical experience from coursework, internships, co-ops, capstone projects, hackathons, open-source work, military service, certifications, or personal projects.
• Interest in software development, cloud technologies, artificial intelligence, automation, and continuous learning.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork abilities.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and an ownership mindset.

Professional AI experience is not required — this program trains engineers to work with AI-powered development tools.

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Responsibilities

As a Frontier Certified Engineer, you will:

• Learn to use AI-assisted development tools and modern engineering technologies to build and improve software solutions.
• Write, test, debug, and enhance code while collaborating with teammates and AI-powered tools.
• Support the development of AI-enabled applications, workflows, and automation solutions.
• Evaluate AI-generated outputs for quality, accuracy, and business relevance.
• Help build retrieval workflows, knowledge systems, and data-driven solutions that improve AI experiences.
• Contribute to testing, deployment, monitoring, documentation, and operational support tasks.
• Apply responsible AI principles and engineering best practices.
• Participate in ongoing training, workshops, and certification programs.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline.
• Recent graduate or early-career professional with technical experience from academic or practical projects.
• Demonstrated interest in software development, cloud technologies, AI, data engineering, or automation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in team settings and learn quickly.

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Preferred Qualifications

(The items below are helpful but not required — we encourage applicants who have some experience through coursework, internships, or projects.)

• Experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, or C#.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud).
• Familiarity with generative AI, large language models, prompt engineering, or AI-assisted development tools.
• Experience with APIs, automation platforms, databases, and software development methodologies.
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative development workflows.

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Training & Certification

• Pass the Frontier Center of Excellence assessment covering AI foundations, software engineering, cloud, infrastructure, delivery, and business fundamentals.
• Complete the Frontier engineering bootcamp with hands-on project work in a collaborative pod.
• Participate in ongoing technical learning and certification programs while working alongside experienced practitioners.

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Location & Start Date

This position is based in one of the following U.S. office locations: Plano, TX; Charlotte, NC; Teaneck, NJ; or Bridgewater, NJ. Associates are expected to work from one of these offices and follow hybrid work expectations. Relocation assistance is not provided. Start date is expected Summer 2026.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary: $100,000 USD.
• This role may be eligible for discretionary annual incentive compensation subject to plan terms.
• Typical benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid time off, employee stock purchase plan, learning and development programs, and wellness resources.

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Work Authorization

Due to the nature of this position, Confidential Client is unable to provide sponsorship for U.S. work authorization for this role, including participation in CPT/OPT programs. Please apply only if you are authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

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What Success Looks Like

A successful Frontier Certified Engineer will:

• Learn and apply new technologies in real-world delivery environments.
• Contribute to team projects that deliver measurable business value.
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Grow technical capabilities through training and hands-on experience.
• Evolve into an engineer who can support and improve AI-native client solutions.

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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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