About Careertakes

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Overview

Confidential Client's Frontier program is an entry-level engineering program focused on building AI-augmented solutions. As a Frontier Certified Engineer (FCE), you will join a structured training and bootcamp experience that pairs hands-on project work with mentorship from experienced practitioners. This role is ideal for recent graduates or early-career technologists looking to grow in software engineering, cloud, data, automation, and AI-assisted development.

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What You’ll Gain

• Structured onboarding and a hands-on engineering bootcamp
• Mentorship from experienced engineers, architects, and AI practitioners
• Frontier certifications and continuing technical development opportunities
• Experience with AI-assisted development tools, cloud platforms, and delivery practices
• Real-world project experience delivering measurable business outcomes

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What You’ll Do

• Learn to use AI-assisted development tools and modern engineering technologies to build and improve software
• Write, test, debug, and enhance code alongside teammates and AI-powered tools
• Support development of AI-enabled applications, automation workflows, and data-driven solutions
• Evaluate AI-generated outputs for quality, accuracy, and business relevance
• Help build knowledge systems, retrieval workflows, and data solutions that improve AI experiences
• Contribute to testing, deployment, monitoring, documentation, and operational support
• Work in a small, cross-functional pod to deliver customer and business outcomes
• Apply responsible AI principles and engineering best practices
• Continuously learn new tools, technologies, and delivery approaches

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical discipline
• Recent graduate or early-career professional with technical experience from coursework, internships, co-ops, research, military experience, certifications, capstone projects, hackathons, personal projects, or similar
• Demonstrated interest in software development, cloud technologies, AI, data engineering, or automation
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a willingness to learn quickly
• Ownership mindset and accountability for high-quality work

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Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with one or more 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
• Exposure to APIs, automation platforms, databases, or data engineering concepts
• Familiarity with source control tools such as Git and collaborative development practices
• Experience through academic, personal, or internship projects in software, AI, cloud, or automation

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Training & Certification

• Pass the Frontier Center of Excellence assessment covering AI foundations, software engineering, cloud, infrastructure, production delivery, and business fundamentals
• Complete the Frontier engineering bootcamp with hands-on project work in a collaborative pod
• Participate in ongoing technical learning, certifications, and development programs

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Location & Work Model

This opportunity is based in Plano, TX; Charlotte, NC; Teaneck, NJ; and Bridgewater, NJ. Associates are expected to work from one of these office locations and follow applicable hybrid work expectations. Relocation assistance is not provided; apply only if you are currently located in, or able to relocate at your own expense to, one of these locations.

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Start Date

Frontier Certified Engineers are expected to begin employment in Summer 2026. Exact start dates will be communicated with sufficient notice.

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Salary & Compensation

• Annual salary: $100,000 USD (Associate-level)
• May be eligible for discretionary annual incentive program, subject to plan terms

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Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Learning and development programs, professional certifications, and training
• Employee assistance program and wellness resources

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Work Authorization

Confidential Client is unable to provide sponsorship for U.S. work authorization for this position, including CPT/OPT participation. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

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What Success Looks Like

• Quickly learn and apply new technologies in delivery environments
• Contribute to team projects that deliver measurable business value
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
• Continuously develop technical capabilities through training and hands-on experience
• Grow into an engineer who builds, supports, and improves AI-native solutions

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Keywords (for candidates)

• Frontier Certified Engineer (FCE)
• Entry-level software engineer
• AI-assisted development
• Python, Java, JavaScript
• AWS / Azure / Google Cloud
• Generative AI

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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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