Software Engineering - Software Engineer II
This Software Engineer II role focuses on advancing artificial intelligence through research and development of machine learning systems, particularly large language models. The engineer will design innovative methods and infrastructure, collaborate with researchers and teams, and contribute to both research publications and product development in a hybrid work environment.
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, Information Technology & Services.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Role overview
Confidential Client is hiring a Software Engineer II for a full-time, entry-level / early-career engineering role based in Menlo Park, CA. This position contributes to product development by writing, testing, and maintaining production software while working closely with cross-functional teams.
What You’ll Do
- Design, implement, test, and maintain software features and services.
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver incremental value.
- Write clear, maintainable code and unit/integration tests.
- Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.
- Debug production issues and contribute to incident resolution and postmortems.
- Improve development workflows and documentation.
What we’re looking for
- Early-career software engineer with 1+ years of professional software development experience (or equivalent internship/co-op/project experience).
- Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software engineering fundamentals.
- Experience contributing to a codebase and participating in code reviews.
- Good communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative, agile environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Nice-to-have
- Experience with cloud platforms or containerization (e.g., AWS, GCP, Docker).
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
- Prior exposure to backend or frontend frameworks used in production environments.
Location & work model
- On-site in Menlo Park, CA. Candidates should be legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this role.
- Confidential Client may consider hybrid arrangements per team needs; exact work-model details will be discussed during the interview process.
Compensation & benefits
Compensation details are determined by Confidential Client and will be shared during the recruitment process. Benefits typically include standard company offerings (healthcare, retirement, paid time off) and professional development support; final package depends on candidate experience and Confidential Client policy.
Why apply via Careertakes
- Careertakes acts as a third-party recruiting partner to streamline your application.
- If selected, you'll be employed directly by Confidential Client.
- Through Careertakes you may receive access to additional matched roles that fit your background.
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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