About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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About the Role

Confidential Client is hiring early-career engineers into a structured Frontier Certified Engineer (FCE) program focused on AI-enabled software delivery. This entry-level position combines training, hands-on bootcamp experience, and project work in small, cross-functional pods to build skills in AI-assisted development, cloud, automation, and software engineering.

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What You’ll Gain

• Structured onboarding and a hands-on engineering bootcamp
• Mentorship from experienced engineers, architects, and AI practitioners
• Frontier certifications and ongoing technical learning opportunities
• Experience building AI-enabled applications, automation workflows, and data-driven solutions
• Exposure to cloud platforms and modern engineering practices
• Opportunity to work on client-facing projects that deliver measurable business impact

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Who We’re Looking For

We encourage early-career professionals and recent graduates with technical backgrounds and a strong desire to learn. Typical backgrounds include:

• Bachelor’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, or related fields
• Practical experience from internships, research, capstones, hackathons, military service, apprenticeships, open-source contributions, or personal projects
• Demonstrated interest in software development, cloud, AI, automation, or data engineering
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills
• Intellectual curiosity, adaptability, and a growth mindset

This is an entry-level role — candidates should apply even if they don’t meet every preferred qualification.

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Responsibilities

• Learn to use AI-assisted development tools and apply them in engineering workflows
• Write, test, debug, and improve code in collaboration with teammates and AI tools
• Support development of AI-enabled applications, automation, and data-driven features
• Evaluate AI-generated outputs for accuracy, quality, and business relevance
• Help build retrieval workflows, knowledge systems, and data pipelines that improve AI experiences
• Contribute to testing, deployment, monitoring, documentation, and operational support
• Work within a small, cross-functional pod to deliver customer and business outcomes
• Apply responsible AI principles and engineering best practices
• Participate in ongoing training, certifications, and hands-on learning

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline (Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, or similar)
• Recent graduate or early-career professional with hands-on technical experience (coursework, internships, co-ops, certifications, capstone projects, hackathons, military experience, etc.)
• Demonstrated interest in software development, cloud, AI, data, or automation
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and verbal/written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Willingness and ability to learn quickly and adapt to new tools and technologies
• Ownership mindset and accountability for delivering high-quality work

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Preferred Qualifications

(The following are helpful but not required — candidates who have partial experience should still apply.)

• 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 source control (Git) and collaborative development practices
• Academic or personal projects involving software development, AI, cloud, or automation

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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, certifications, and Frontier engineering development programs

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Location & Start Date

• This role is based in one of the following office locations: Plano, TX; Charlotte, NC; Teaneck, NJ; Bridgewater, NJ.
• Associates are expected to work from one of these offices and follow hybrid work expectations.
• Relocation assistance is not provided — candidates should apply only if currently located in, or able to relocate at their 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 base salary: $100,000 USD (Associate-level)
• May be eligible for discretionary annual incentive program (subject to plan terms)
• Benefits typically include:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) plan and contributions
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employee stock purchase plan (where applicable)
  • Learning & development programs, certifications, and technical training
  • Employee assistance program and wellness resources

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Work Authorization

• Confidential Client is unable to provide U.S. work sponsorship for this role, including CPT/OPT. Apply only if authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

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What Success Looks Like

• Rapidly learn and apply new technologies in delivery environments
• Contribute to team projects that deliver measurable business value
• Demonstrate strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills
• Progress technically through certifications, training, and hands-on experience
• Grow into an engineer who helps build, operate, and improve AI-native solutions

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Disclaimer

Information on salary, compensation, and benefits is accurate as of the posting date and may be updated in accordance with applicable laws. This posting may represent opportunities for future hiring needs. Final hiring decisions and employment terms are determined by the hiring organization.

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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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