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 Frontier Certified Engineers (FCEs) to join a next-generation engineering program focused on AI-augmented delivery. This program blends structured training, hands-on bootcamps, mentorship, and real-world client work to help early-career technologists develop skills in software engineering, cloud, data, automation, and AI-assisted development.

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Launch Your Career

This is an entry-level opportunity designed for recent graduates and early-career technology professionals who want structured training and practical experience. You will:

• Participate in a formal onboarding and bootcamp to learn Frontier engineering practices.
• Join a small, cross-functional pod and work alongside experienced engineers and AI practitioners.
• Get hands-on experience building AI-enabled applications, automation, and cloud-based solutions.
• Earn Frontier certifications and continue technical development through ongoing learning opportunities.

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What You’ll Gain

• Structured training in AI foundations, software engineering, cloud, infrastructure, and production delivery.
• Mentorship from experienced practitioners and exposure to client-facing engineering work.
• Practical experience with AI-assisted development tools and modern delivery workflows.
• Certifications and career growth pathways into engineering roles supporting AI-native systems.
• A collaborative environment that values curiosity, continuous learning, and professional growth.

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Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from early-career candidates who demonstrate:

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a closely related field.
• Technical experience from coursework, internships, co-ops, research, military service, certifications, capstone projects, hackathons, open-source contributions, or personal projects.
• Interest in software development, cloud technologies, artificial intelligence, data engineering, or automation.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication and the ability to work effectively on a team.
• Curiosity, adaptability, and an ownership mindset.

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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 software solutions.
• Write, test, debug, and enhance code while collaborating with teammates and AI-powered tools.
• Support development of AI-enabled applications, automation workflows, and integration with cloud services.
• Evaluate AI-generated outputs for quality, accuracy, and business relevance.
• Contribute to knowledge systems, retrieval workflows, and data-driven solutions that improve AI experiences.
• Assist with testing, deployment, monitoring, documentation, and operational support.
• Apply responsible AI principles and engineering best practices.
• Continuously learn new tools and approaches through training and on-the-job experience.

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related).
• Recent graduate or early-career professional with hands-on technical experience from coursework, internships, research, military experience, or personal projects.
• Demonstrated interest in software development, cloud, AI, automation, or data engineering.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to collaborate in a team and learn quickly in emerging technology areas.

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Preferred Qualifications

(Preferred, not required — apply even if you do not meet all items.)

• Experience with one or more programming 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 development tools.
• Experience with APIs, automation platforms, databases, or data engineering concepts.
• Familiarity with source control tools such as Git and collaborative development practices.
• Academic, internship, or personal projects involving software, AI, cloud, or automation.

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Training & Certification

• Pass the Frontier Center of Excellence assessment (AI foundations, software engineering, cloud, infrastructure, production delivery, and business fundamentals).
• Complete the Frontier engineering bootcamp, including hands-on project work within a collaborative pod.
• Participate in ongoing technical learning and certifications.
• Work alongside experienced Frontier practitioners to build skills for AI-native client solutions.

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Location & Start Date

This role is based in one of the following office locations; associates are expected to work from the office and follow hybrid expectations:

• Plano, TX
• Charlotte, NC
• Teaneck, NJ
• Bridgewater, NJ

Start date: Summer 2026. Candidates should apply only if currently located in, or able to relocate at their own expense to, one of the listed locations. Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.

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Salary & Benefits

• Annual salary: $100,000 USD (Associate-level).
• May be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to program 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 and Professional Certifications
  • 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 role, including CPT/OPT. 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 FCE:

• Learns and applies new technologies quickly in delivery environments.
• Contributes to team projects that produce measurable business value.
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Progresses technically through training, certification, and hands-on experience to support AI-native client solutions.

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Disclaimer

The salary, compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Confidential Client reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law. This posting represents current or potential future opportunities; final hiring decisions are made by the client.

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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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