Frontier Certified Engineer (FCE)
The Frontier Certified Engineer (FCE) at Confidential Client is an entry-level role focused on developing AI-enabled software solutions through structured training, mentorship, and hands-on project experience. Engineers collaborate in small pods using AI-assisted tools to build, test, and deploy innovative applications that deliver measurable business impact. This role offers early-career professionals the opportunity to grow technical expertise in AI, cloud, automation, and modern engineering practices within a hybrid work environment.
About Careertakes
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About the Role
Confidential Client is hiring entry level engineers into a Frontier Certified Engineer (FCE) program focused on AI-augmented engineering and modern software delivery. This is an early career, full time role that combines structured training, hands-on bootcamp experience, and project work in small cross functional pods to build production-ready solutions that use AI, cloud, and automation.
What You’ll Do
- Learn to use AI-assisted development tools and collaborate with AI-powered systems to design, build, and test software.
- Write, test, debug, and enhance code across applications and automation workflows.
- Support development of AI-enabled applications, retrieval and knowledge systems, and data-driven solutions.
- Evaluate AI-generated outputs for quality, relevance, and accuracy.
- Contribute to testing, deployment, monitoring, documentation, and operational support.
- Work in a small, cross functional pod to deliver measurable customer outcomes.
- Apply responsible AI principles and engineering best practices.
- Continuously learn new tools, languages, and delivery approaches via structured training and mentorship.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
- Recent graduate or early career professional with technical experience from coursework, internships, coops, research, military experience, certifications, capstones, hackathons, or personal projects.
- Demonstrated interest in software development, cloud technologies, AI, data engineering, or automation.
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem solving skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills and ability to work in teams.
- Curiosity, adaptability, ownership mindset, and eagerness to learn quickly.
Preferred Qualifications
The following are helpful but not required. Candidates should apply even if they have experience in only some areas.
- Experience with one or more programming languages such as Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, or C#.
- Exposure to cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
- Familiarity with generative AI, large language models, or prompt engineering.
- Experience with APIs, automation platforms, databases, or data engineering concepts.
- Familiarity with source control (Git) and collaborative development practices.
Training, Certification & Progression
- Complete a Frontier engineering bootcamp and hands on projects within a pod environment.
- Pass the Frontier Center of Excellence assessment covering AI foundations, software engineering, cloud, infrastructure, production delivery, and business fundamentals.
- Earn Frontier certifications and continue technical development through trainings, workshops, and mentorship.
- Opportunity for ongoing learning and career growth into engineering roles supporting AI-native client solutions.
Location & Start Date
This position is office-based with hybrid expectations at one of the following locations: Plano, TX; Charlotte, NC; Teaneck, NJ; or Bridgewater, NJ. Candidates must be currently located in, or able to relocate at their own expense to, one of these locations. Relocation assistance is not provided.
Start date: Summer 2026. Exact start dates will be communicated to selected candidates.
Compensation & Benefits
- Annual salary: $100,000 USD.
- May be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to plan terms.
- Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, PTO, 401(k), disability coverage, paid parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, learning and development programs, and wellness resources.
Work Authorization
This role does not provide sponsorship for U.S. work authorization, including CPT or OPT. Please apply only if you are authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.
What Success Looks Like
Success for an FCE includes quickly applying technical fundamentals, collaborating effectively in pods and with AI tools, delivering measurable work for clients, and continuously growing technical capabilities through hands on learning and certifications.
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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