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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Position overview

This is an entry-level Frontier Certified Engineer (FCE) opportunity with a confidential client in the IT industry. The role is designed for recent graduates and early-career technologists who want structured training, hands-on engineering bootcamp experience, and exposure to AI-enabled delivery, cloud, automation, and modern software practices.

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What You’ll Gain

• Structured onboarding, Frontier training, and a hands-on engineering bootcamp
• Work alongside experienced engineers, architects, and AI practitioners
• Practical experience with AI-assisted development tools and cloud technologies
• Frontier certifications and continued technical learning opportunities
• Collaborative, growth-oriented environment focused on real client outcomes

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Key Details

• Location(s): Plano, TX; Charlotte, NC; Teaneck, NJ; Bridgewater, NJ — associates are expected to work from one of these offices and follow hybrid expectations
• Start date: Summer 2026
• Employment type: Full-time
• Annual salary: $100,000 USD
• Relocation assistance: Not provided
• Work authorization: No U.S. sponsorship (including CPT/OPT) available for this role

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Core Responsibilities

As a Frontier Certified Engineer, you will:

• 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 in small cross-functional pods
• Support development of AI-enabled applications, workflows, and automation solutions
• Evaluate AI-generated outputs for quality, accuracy, performance, and business relevance
• Contribute to building knowledge systems, retrieval workflows, and data-driven AI experiences
• Participate in testing, deployment, monitoring, documentation, and operational support
• Apply responsible AI principles and engineering best practices
• Continuously learn new tools, technologies, and delivery approaches
• Complete technical training, certifications, and hands-on project work

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related technical discipline
• Recent graduate or early-career professional with technical experience from coursework, internships, co-ops, research, military experience, certifications, hackathons, capstone projects, personal projects, or similar
• 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
• Team-oriented collaboration and an ownership mindset
• Curiosity, adaptability, and eagerness to learn in emerging technology domains

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Preferred (not required)

• 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, and data engineering concepts
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative development practices
• Projects or internships involving software development, AI, cloud, data, or automation

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Training & Certification

• Pass the Frontier Center of Excellence assessment (AI foundations, software engineering, cloud, infrastructure, delivery, business fundamentals)
• Complete the Frontier engineering bootcamp with hands-on pod project work
• Ongoing technical learning, certifications, and mentorship from Frontier practitioners

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Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary: $100,000 USD
• May be eligible for discretionary annual incentive program (subject to plan terms)
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k) plan, disability coverage, paid parental leave, employee stock purchase plan, learning & development programs, and wellness resources

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What Success Looks Like

• Rapid learning and application of new technologies in real delivery environments
• Clear contributions to team projects that deliver measurable business value
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
• Continuous technical growth through training and hands-on experience
• Progression toward contributing to AI-native systems and client solutions

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Important hiring notes

• This posting is for potential future hiring needs. The confidential client may contact candidates for future openings. Applying expresses interest; it does not guarantee immediate placement.
• Applicants must be located in, or able to relocate at their own expense to, one of the listed office locations.
• The confidential client cannot provide U.S. work authorization sponsorship for this role.

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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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