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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Overview

Confidential Client seeks entry-level engineers for a structured Frontier Certified Engineer (FCE) program focused on AI-augmented software delivery. This is an early-career, full-time Associate opportunity designed for recent graduates and professionals who want hands-on training across AI, cloud, software engineering, automation, and modern delivery practices. The role includes a training bootcamp, mentorship, certifications, and project experience within cross-functional pods.

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What You’ll Gain

• Participate in a structured onboarding and Frontier engineering bootcamp.
• Work alongside experienced engineers, architects, and AI practitioners.
• Gain practical experience with AI-assisted development tools, cloud platforms, and production delivery.
• Earn Frontier certifications and access ongoing technical learning opportunities.
• Exposure to client-facing projects that deliver measurable business outcomes.
• A collaborative environment that values continuous learning and professional growth.

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Key Responsibilities

• Learn to use AI-assisted development tools and emerging engineering technologies to build and improve software solutions.
• Write, test, debug, and enhance code while collaborating with teammates and AI-powered tools.
• Support development of AI-enabled applications, workflows, and automation solutions.
• Evaluate AI-generated outputs for quality, accuracy, performance, and business relevance.
• Help build knowledge systems, retrieval workflows, and data-driven solutions that improve AI experiences.
• Contribute to testing, deployment, monitoring, documentation, and operational support activities.
• Collaborate within a small, cross-functional pod to deliver measurable 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 a related technical discipline.
• Recent graduate or early-career professional (coursework, internships, co-ops, research, military experience, certifications, capstone projects, hackathons, or relevant projects).
• Demonstrated interest in software development, cloud technologies, artificial intelligence, data engineering, or automation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in team settings.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a rapid learning mindset.
• Ownership mindset and accountability for delivering high-quality work.

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Preferred (but not required)

• Experience with one or more languages: Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, C#, or similar.
• Exposure to cloud platforms: Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with generative AI, large language models, prompt engineering, or AI-assisted dev tools.
• Experience with APIs, automation platforms, databases, and data engineering concepts.
• Familiarity with source control tools such as Git and collaborative development workflows.
• Project experience from academics, internships, open-source, personal projects, or hackathons.
• Interest in responsible AI and continuous technical development.

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Training & Certification Requirements

• Pass the Frontier Center of Excellence assessment (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 certifications, workshops, and Frontier learning programs.
• Work alongside experienced practitioners to build skills for AI-native systems and client solutions.

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Location & Start Date

• This role is based in one of the following office locations: Plano, TX; Charlotte, NC; Teaneck, NJ; or Bridgewater, NJ.
• Associates are expected to work from one of these offices and follow applicable hybrid work expectations.
• Relocation assistance is not provided; apply only if you are currently located in, or can relocate at your own expense to, one of these locations.
• Expected start: Summer 2026. Exact start dates will be communicated in advance.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary: $100,000 USD (Associate-level).
• May be eligible for discretionary annual incentive (per client plans and subject to terms).
• Benefits include:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) plan and contributions
  • Long-term and short-term disability coverage
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Learning & development programs, certifications, and technical training
  • Employee assistance program and wellness resources

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Work Authorization & Sponsorship

• Confidential Client is unable to provide U.S. work-authorization sponsorship for this role, including CPT/OPT. Candidates must have authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

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What Success Looks Like

• Rapidly learn and apply new technologies in real-world delivery environments.
• Contribute to team projects that create 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 client solutions.

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Important Notes

• This is an entry-level opportunity. Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every preferred qualification.
• Professional AI experience is not required — strong technical foundations, curiosity, and adaptability are most important.

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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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