Junior Software Engineer

Junior Software Engineer Location: United States (Remote) Employment Type: Full-time, W-2 Seniority: Entry Level Department: Engineering About the Role We are seeking a Junior Software Engineer to contribute to software development, testing, debugging, and maintenance across application projects. This entry-level opportunity is designed for candidates who have developed practical programming experience through internships, academic or personal projects, freelance work, open-source contributions, or early professional experience. You will work alongside experienced engineers to build reliable software, troubleshoot issues, improve existing applications, and contribute to engineering best practices. What You'll Do Write, test, debug, and maintain application code.Translate technical requirements and user stories into maintainable software components.Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback from experienced engineers.Troubleshoot software defects and investigate root causes.Implement fixes and improvements to existing applications.Work with APIs, databases, version-control systems, and development tools.Contribute to unit testing and software-quality initiatives.Collaborate with engineering, QA, product, and other stakeholders.Maintain technical documentation and development notes.Participate in Agile or similar software-development processes.Learn and apply established engineering standards and development practices. Required Qualifications 0–2 years of software-development experience, including internships, academic projects, freelance work, or equivalent practical experience.Practical familiarity with at least one general-purpose programming language.Basic understanding of programming fundamentals and debugging.Familiarity with version-control concepts.Ability to read and understand existing code.Ability to troubleshoot problems and develop logical solutions.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Good written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Python, Java, JavaScript, or another commonly used programming language.Exposure to SQL and relational databases.Familiarity with REST APIs.Experience using Git.Understanding of object-oriented programming.Familiarity with data structures and algorithms.Exposure to unit testing or automated testing.Familiarity with CI/CD concepts.Exposure to cloud platforms or containerized development.Experience working in an Agile environment. Compensation Base Salary: $80,000–$105,000 per year The compensation range represents a good-faith market-based range for this entry-level position and may vary based on qualifications, experience, skills, and applicable location requirements. Benefits Benefits will be provided in accordance with the employer's applicable benefits program and eligibility requirements. Work Arrangement This is a fully remote position available within the United States, subject to applicable employment, payroll, and hiring requirements in the candidate's state of residence. Equal Employment Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to legally protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by law.