Software Engineer, New Grad (2027)
The Software Engineer, New Grad at Confidential Client will collaborate with experienced engineers to develop AI-powered applications serving leading law firms and enterprises. This role involves designing, implementing, and shipping high-quality production code across various teams, with a focus on integrating frontier AI capabilities into practical, secure, and scalable products. It offers a unique opportunity for rapid professional growth at the intersection of AI and legal technology within a fast-scaling, mission-driven company.
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, Software Development.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is hiring entry-level Software Engineers to join teams building AI-powered systems for enterprise customers. You’ll contribute production code from day one and help turn frontier AI capabilities into reliable, secure products.
- Design, implement, test, and ship production-quality code across the stack (frontend, backend, or infrastructure) while maintaining reliability and security.
- Collaborate closely with AI Research, Product, Design, and Legal/Enterprise teams to translate problems into product features.
- Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical decision-making alongside senior engineers.
- Experiment with and evaluate LLMs and other AI systems; integrate models and retrieval layers into application flows.
- Work on features that may include document intelligence, retrieval over large collections, agent workflows, enterprise integrations, and multi-region infrastructure.
Who You Are
This role is designed for new graduates (2026–2027) who are curious about applied AI and have solid CS fundamentals.
- New graduate (Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field; graduating Winter 2026–Spring 2027).
- Internship experience required — demonstrable software project(s) or internships where you shipped code.
- Comfortable using one or more languages such as Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, Java, Go, or similar.
- Strong general computer science fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, systems design basics).
- Bias toward action: you build, iterate, and learn quickly; you prioritize simple, maintainable solutions.
- Comfortable using AI-assisted development tools and curious about embedding LLMs into product workflows.
- Able to work from the New York office starting January 2027 (relocation support available).
Preferred / Differentiating Experience
- Internship experience at an early-stage startup or fast-moving engineering team.
- Experience with frontend frameworks (React, TypeScript) or backend services (Python, Go, Java).
- Familiarity with retrieval systems, information retrieval concepts, or document processing.
- Exposure to LLMs, model evaluation, prompt engineering, or applied AI tooling.
Compensation & Location
- Base salary (posted): $165,000 - $181,500 (USD).
- Location: New York, NY. This position requires the ability to work from the New York office starting January 2027; relocation support is available.
- Employment type: Full-time.
Why This Role
- Work at the intersection of applied AI and enterprise software within the Software Development industry.
- Accelerated ownership and fast growth — contribute directly to customer-facing products early in your career.
- Cross-functional exposure to research, product, legal, and enterprise teams.
Recruiting & Process Notes (Careertakes)
- Careertakes is the recruiting partner facilitating this search on behalf of Confidential Client.
- Applicants may be screened using standard resume review and interview steps. AI-assisted screening tools may be used to surface candidates; final hiring decisions are made by people.
- Confidential Client is committed to providing reasonable accommodations during the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please notify the recruiter.
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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