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 is hiring entry-level engineers into its Frontier Certified Engineer (FCE) program — a hands-on, structured training and delivery program focused on AI-augmented engineering. This program is designed for recent graduates and early-career technologists who want practical experience with AI-assisted development, cloud platforms, software engineering, and modern delivery practices.

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What You’ll Gain

• Structured onboarding and a hands-on engineering bootcamp focused on AI, cloud, and software delivery
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and exposure to real client challenges
• Frontier certifications and ongoing technical learning opportunities
• Experience with AI-assisted tooling, retrieval systems, APIs, automation, and production delivery
• Opportunity to contribute to client-facing, measurable business outcomes

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Responsibilities

• Learn to use AI-assisted development tools and collaborate with AI-powered workflows
• Write, test, debug, and improve code under guidance from senior engineers and pod teammates
• Support development of AI-enabled applications, automation, and data-driven solutions
• Evaluate AI-generated outputs for quality, accuracy, and business relevance
• Contribute to testing, deployment, monitoring, documentation, and operational support tasks
• Build knowledge systems and retrieval workflows that improve AI experiences
• Apply responsible AI principles and engineering best practices
• Participate actively in technical training, certifications, and collaborative pod delivery

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Recent graduate or early-career professional (relevant experience via coursework, internships, co-ops, research, military service, certifications, capstone projects, hackathons, or personal projects)
• Demonstrated interest in software development, cloud technologies, AI, automation, or related fields
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate in team-oriented environments and a growth mindset
• Ownership mentality and accountability for delivering high-quality work

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Preferred Qualifications (not required)

• 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, or prompt engineering
• Experience with APIs, automation platforms, databases, or data engineering concepts
• Familiarity with source control (Git) and collaborative development practices
• Academic or personal projects involving software development, AI, cloud, or automation

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Training, Start Date & Locations

• Complete the Frontier bootcamp and pass the Frontier Center of Excellence assessment covering AI foundations, cloud, software engineering, infrastructure, and delivery fundamentals
• Start date: Summer 2026 (exact dates provided during hiring process)
• Location: This role requires working from one of the program locations: Plano, TX; Charlotte, NC; Teaneck, NJ; or Bridgewater, NJ. Associates should be located in—or able to relocate at their own expense to—one of these offices and follow hybrid work expectations. Relocation assistance is not provided.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary: $100,000 USD (Associate-level)
• May be eligible for discretionary annual incentive based on performance and plan terms
• Benefits include:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Paid holidays and paid time off
  • 401(k) plan and company contributions
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (where applicable)
  • Learning and development programs, certification support
  • Employee assistance program and wellness resources

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Work Authorization & Other Requirements

• Confidential Client is unable to sponsor U.S. work authorization for this role (including CPT/OPT). Candidates must have current legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• This posting is for future hiring needs; candidates expressing interest may be considered for roles that become available.

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Why Apply

This is an entry-level, career-launching opportunity to gain real delivery experience at the intersection of AI, cloud, and software engineering. If you’re curious, coachable, and eager to learn technical and delivery skills in a pod-based environment, the FCE program offers structured training, mentorship, and the chance to contribute to 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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