Frontier Certified Engineer (FCE) - Canada
The Frontier Certified Engineer (FCE) role at Confidential Client is an entry-level position designed for early-career professionals passionate about AI-enabled engineering and emerging technologies. The role involves working in collaborative pods using AI-assisted tools to develop, test, and deploy innovative software and automation solutions that deliver measurable business impact. Through structured training, mentorship, and hands-on experience, engineers develop expertise in AI, cloud, software development, and responsible AI practices within a hybrid work environment in Toronto.
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.
Confidential Client is hiring early-career engineers into a Frontier Certified Engineer (FCE) program focused on AI-augmented software delivery. This structured, entry-level role combines training, mentorship, and hands-on client work to develop skills in software engineering, cloud, data, automation, and AI-assisted development tools.
What You’ll Gain
- Structured onboarding including a Frontier engineering bootcamp and certification pathway
- Hands-on experience working in small, cross-functional pods with experienced engineers and AI practitioners
- Exposure to AI-assisted development tools, cloud platforms, automation, and modern delivery practices
- Ongoing technical learning, workshops, and certification opportunities
- Competitive base salary and eligibility for performance-based bonus and benefits
Key Responsibilities
- Learn and apply AI-assisted development tools and emerging engineering technologies to build and improve software solutions
- Write, test, debug, and enhance code while collaborating with teammates and AI-powered tools
- Support development of AI-enabled applications, workflows, and automation solutions
- Evaluate AI-generated outputs for quality, accuracy, and business relevance
- Participate in building knowledge systems, retrieval workflows, and data-driven solutions
- Contribute to testing, deployment, monitoring, documentation, and operational support
- Collaborate within a small, cross-functional pod to deliver measurable customer outcomes
- Follow responsible AI principles and engineering best practices
- Continuously learn new tools, technologies, and delivery approaches
Who Should Apply
This is an entry-level opportunity designed for recent graduates and early-career professionals who are excited about AI, software engineering, cloud, data, and automation. We encourage applicants who have developed technical experience through coursework, internships, co-ops, research, apprenticeships, military experience, certifications, capstone projects, hackathons, open-source contributions, or personal projects.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline
- Recent graduate or early-career professional with relevant technical experience from academic or hands-on projects
- Demonstrated interest in software development, cloud technologies, AI, data engineering, or automation
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment
- Curiosity, adaptability, and a fast-learning mindset
- Ownership mindset and accountability for delivering high-quality work
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, or prompt engineering
- Experience with APIs, automation platforms, databases, and data engineering concepts
- Familiarity with Git and collaborative development workflows
- Internship or capstone experience demonstrating applied software/AI work
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 project work in a collaborative pod
- Participate in ongoing technical learning and certification programs
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $100,000 per year
- Eligible for discretionary annual performance-based bonus
- Benefits supporting physical, mental, and financial wellbeing
Location & Work Arrangement
- Hybrid role: typically 3 days per week in a client or Confidential Client office in Toronto, ON. Exact working arrangements may vary by project and client needs.
- New hires expected to start in September 2026 (final start date subject to business needs and role availability)
Additional Disclosures
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in Canada without employer sponsorship now or in the future.
- Applications for this role are reviewed by the recruitment team without the use of AI screening tools (per the original posting disclosure).
- This is an entry-level program; we encourage candidates to apply even if they don’t meet every preferred qualification.
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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