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 (FCE) to join a next-generation engineering program that combines AI, software engineering, cloud, data, automation, and modern delivery practices. This role is designed for recent graduates and early-career technologists who want structured training, mentorship, and hands-on experience building AI-enabled solutions for clients.

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What You’ll Gain

• Structured onboarding including Frontier training and an engineering bootcamp
• Hands-on experience in AI-assisted development, cloud, and automation
• Mentorship from experienced engineers and AI practitioners
• Frontier certifications and ongoing technical learning opportunities
• Experience delivering measurable business outcomes in small, cross-functional pods

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Key Responsibilities

• Learn to use AI-assisted development tools and agents to build and improve software solutions
• Write, test, debug, and enhance code while collaborating with teammates and AI tools
• Support development of AI-enabled applications, workflows, and automation solutions
• Evaluate AI-generated outputs for quality, accuracy, and business relevance
• Contribute to knowledge systems, retrieval workflows, and data-driven solutions that improve AI experiences
• Participate in testing, deployment, monitoring, documentation, and operational support activities
• Collaborate in a small, cross-functional pod to deliver customer and business outcomes
• 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, Engineering, Mathematics, 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, or personal 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 a team environment
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a strong willingness to learn
• Ownership mindset and accountability for delivering high-quality work

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Preferred Qualifications (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, or prompt engineering
• Experience with APIs, automation platforms, databases, or data engineering concepts
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative development workflows
• Participation in academic, personal, or internship projects involving software, AI, cloud, data, or automation
• Interest in responsible AI and continuous technical learning

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Training & Certification

• Pass the Frontier Center of Excellence assessment covering 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 technical learning and Frontier engineering development programs
• Work alongside experienced Frontier practitioners while building skills for AI-native systems

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Location & Work Model

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

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

Relocation assistance is not provided. Apply only if you are currently located in, or able to relocate at your own expense to, one of the listed locations.

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Start Date

Frontier Certified Engineers are expected to begin employment in Summer 2026. Exact start dates will be communicated with sufficient time for candidates to plan.

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Compensation

• Annual salary: $100,000 USD (Associate-level)
• May be eligible for a discretionary annual incentive program (subject to plan terms)

(Where applicable, this notice satisfies pay transparency requirements for states that require salary disclosure.)

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Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan and employer contributions
• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability coverage
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Learning & Development programs; professional certifications
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

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Work Authorization & Sponsorship

Due to the nature of this role, Confidential Client is unable to provide sponsorship for U.S. work authorization, including CPT/OPT. Please apply only if you are legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

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What Success Looks Like

A successful Frontier Certified Engineer:

• Learns quickly and applies technical fundamentals in delivery environments
• Contributes to team projects that produce measurable business value
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
• Continuously develops technical capabilities through training and hands-on experience
• Grows into a contributor who builds, supports, and improves AI-native 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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