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, Advertising Services, Technology, Information and Internet, and Software Development.

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

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring for an 18-week, paid Residency for early-career software engineers based in New York, NY. As a Resident you will join an engineering team, ship production features, and use modern AI-enabled engineering tools to move fast.

• Build and deploy production services and features from prototype through release
• Use AI-assisted coding and automation to speed coding, testing, and deployment
• Diagnose performance bottlenecks and improve systems that operate at high scale
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and senior engineers to deliver revenue-driving features
• Deliver measurable contributions by the end of the Residency and participate in feedback and review cycles

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Who You Are / Requirements

• Software engineering experience (internships, personal projects, open-source, or hackathons)
• Strong computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, and writing clean, tested code
• Proficiency in at least one language: Python, Go, TypeScript, Java, or C#
• Evidence you have built and shipped a real project, product, or tool
• Hands-on experience using AI coding tools to build software
• Ability to work in fast-paced, collaborative teams and learn quickly
• Availability to work full-time in-office in New York, NY for the full 18-week Residency (January 12, 2027 – May 18, 2027)
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) preferred

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Compensation & Pathway

• This is a paid, full-time contractor Residency. Pay for the Residency is approximately $50.48 per hour.
• Residents who receive full-time offers after the program may transition to a salaried role with target compensation and benefits (details shared during hiring).
• Residents receive a technology allowance and enterprise access to AI and developer tooling during the program.

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Benefits & Culture

Confidential Client operates an AI-first engineering culture where teams use automation and AI tools to prototype, test, and ship quickly. Team expectations include taking ownership, working cross-functionally, and contributing to fast-paced projects.

Example benefits for full-time hires may include:

• Enterprise access to leading AI tools and generous usage limits
• Technology allowance and equipment
• Health (medical, dental, vision) and life/disability coverage
• 401(k) matching and equity opportunities
• Regular performance reviews and professional development

(Exact benefits and final compensation for full-time roles are determined by level and hiring decisions.)

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Location & Hiring Details

• Job location: New York, NY (on-site)
• Employment type: Contractor (Residency program)
• Residency dates: January 12, 2027 – May 18, 2027
• Expected pay during Residency: ~$50.48/hour

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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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