Junior Software Engineer - AI focus
Job Summary
Job Description
As a Software Engineer I, you will collaborate with senior engineers to integrate AI-driven features into the product. Your responsibilities include researching, developing, and optimizing machine learning models for real-world applications, writing secure and efficient code, debugging and testing AI implementations, and participating in team discussions. You will be expected to learn best practices from mentors and contribute within a collaborative team. The role is hybrid, requiring work between your home office and the Raleigh, North Carolina office.
Must have:
- 1-2 years of software development experience
- Basic understanding of Agile methodologies
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field
- Experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow)
- Familiarity with AI concepts
- Strong analytical thinking skills
- Eagerness to learn and contribute
Good to have:
- Knowledge of cloud-based AI services
- Understanding of data preprocessing
- Experience with AI ethics
Perks:
- Medical, dental, vision, life & disability, and financial benefits
- Competitive salary, bonus, and Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
- Flexible paid vacation time and company holidays
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
11 skills required
Job Details
We are Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS) - the trusted provider of software that enables our customers to develop, deploy and manage responsible, AI-powered applications and experiences with agility and ease.
We’re proud to have a diverse, global team where we value the individual and enrich our culture by considering varied perspectives because we believe people power progress. Join us as a Software Engineer I and help us do what we do best: propelling business forward. This will be a hybrid so working between your home office and the Raleigh NC office. We will not be considering anyone that needs to relocate, local candidates only at this time.
In this role, you will:
- Collaborate with senior engineers to integrate AI-driven features into our product.
- Assist in researching, developing, and optimizing machine learning models for real-world applications.
- Write secure, clean, efficient, and maintainable code to support AI functionality.
- Debug, test, and refine AI implementations to ensure quality and performance.
- Participate in team discussions, provide technical input, and learn best practices from mentors.
Your background:
- 1-2 years of software development experience including internships
- Basic understanding of Agile software development methodologies
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Computer Science, AI, Machine Learning, or a related field.
- Some experience (through internships, coursework, or projects) with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and programming languages like C#, Python or JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Familiarity with AI concepts such as large language models, natural language processing, computer vision, or predictive modeling.
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Eagerness to learn and contribute within a collaborative team environment.
Additionally, it would be beneficial if you have:
- Knowledge of cloud-based AI services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
- Understanding of data preprocessing and model deployment practices.
- Experience with AI ethics and responsible AI development.
If this sounds like you and fits your experience and career goals, we’d be happy to chat.
What we offer in return is the opportunity to experience a great company culture with wonderful colleagues to learn from and collaborate with and also to enjoy:
- Medical, dental, vision, life & disability, and financial benefits (including 401(k) retirement savings plan. Tuition Reimbursement program. Additional voluntary benefits including crucial illness/hospital indemnity, identity theft protection, auto & home insurance, legal, and pet insurance.
- Competitive salary, bonus, and best-in-class Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) with a 27-month lookback
- Flexible paid vacation time, paid day off for your birthday, and company holidays. A variety of leave plans, including Parental Leave.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and an employee well-being program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.
Apply now!
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About The Company
Inspire. Transform. Collaborate. That’s Progress What excites you? Sharpening the edge of advanced application development? Driving the future of cognitive business applications for a spectrum of customers? Teaming with smart people in a fun, collaborative atmosphere? Great, us too! Join us!
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