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) role with a confidential client in the IT industry. The program is designed for recent graduates or early-career technologists who want structured training in AI-augmented software engineering, hands-on bootcamp experience, and the opportunity to work on real client delivery within small, cross-functional pods.

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What You’ll Gain

You will receive a structured onboarding and learning path focused on:

• A hands-on Frontier engineering bootcamp and practical project work
• Mentorship with experienced engineers and AI practitioners
• Certifications and ongoing technical development in AI, cloud, automation, and software engineering
• Real-world exposure to AI-assisted development tools and production delivery
• Opportunities to build measurable business impact for clients

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Key Responsibilities

As a Frontier Certified Engineer you will:

• Learn and use AI-assisted development tools to design, build, test, and maintain software
• Write, test, debug, and document code with support from teammates and AI tools
• Support development of AI-enabled applications, workflows, and automation
• Evaluate AI-generated outputs for accuracy, quality, and business relevance
• Contribute to knowledge systems, retrieval workflows, and data-driven solutions
• Assist with testing, deployment, monitoring, and operational support
• Collaborate in a small, cross-functional pod to deliver customer outcomes
• Apply responsible AI principles and engineering best practices
• Participate in ongoing technical training, certifications, and workshops

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Required Qualifications

We encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet every preferred item below. Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field
• Recent graduate or early-career professional with technical experience from coursework, internships, co-ops, military service, certifications, hackathons, capstones, or relevant projects
• Demonstrated interest in software development, cloud, AI, data engineering, or automation
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and ability to work on a team
• Curiosity, adaptability, and a rapid learning mindset
• Ownership and accountability for delivering high-quality work

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Preferred Qualifications

(Helpful but not required)

• Experience with one or more: Python, Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, C#, or similar languages
• Exposure to Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud
• Familiarity with generative AI, large language models, prompt engineering, or AI-assisted development tools
• Knowledge of APIs, automation platforms, databases, software methodologies, or data engineering concepts
• Familiarity with Git and collaborative development practices
• Prior academic, internship, or personal projects in software development, 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 with hands-on pod-based projects
• Participate in ongoing technical learning and Frontier certification programs

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Location & Start Date

This position is expected to be based in one of the following office locations; associates must work from an office and follow hybrid expectations:

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

Start date: Summer 2026. Relocation assistance is not provided — candidates should be located in or able to relocate to one of the listed locations at their own expense.

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Compensation & Benefits

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

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Work Authorization

The confidential client cannot sponsor U.S. work authorization for this role, including CPT/OPT. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

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What Success Looks Like

A successful Frontier Certified Engineer:

• Learns and applies new technologies quickly in delivery environments
• Contributes to team projects that deliver measurable value
• Demonstrates strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork
• Progresses technical capabilities through training and hands-on work
• Grows into a contributor for AI-native systems that help customers succeed

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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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