Jr. Software Engineer, Full Time

TETRAHED INC

Washington, United States0–2 yrs59m agovia LinkedIn

About The Role

We are looking for a motivated Junior Software Engineer to join one of our engineering teams. This is a full-time opportunity ideal for recent graduates or early-career engineers who are eager to build real-world, high-scale systems. You will work with experienced engineers, contribute to production code, and grow your skills in a fast-paced, customer-obsessed environment.

What You’ll Do

  • Design, develop, test, and maintain software features using Java and/or Python.
  • Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code that follows engineering best practices.
  • Collaborate with senior engineers, product managers, and cross-functional teams to deliver features end-to-end.
  • Participate in code reviews, debugging, and performance optimization.
  • Learn and apply leadership principles and operational excellence practices.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement of systems, tools, and processes.

Requirements & Tech Stack

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field (or equivalent practical experience).
  • 0–2 years of professional software development experience (internships, co-ops, or strong academic projects count).
  • Proficiency in Java and/or Python.
  • Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented programming.
  • Familiarity with version control (Git), basic Linux/Unix commands, and software development lifecycle.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.
  • OPT (F-1) visa status or eligibility preferred; we support OPT candidates.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with at least one of: REST APIs, microservices, SQL/NoSQL databases, or cloud services (AWS preferred).
  • Academic or personal projects demonstrating clean coding practices and system design basics.
  • Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary of $75,000 – $80,000 per year.
  • Full-time employment with comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), employee discounts, and more).
  • Opportunity to work on systems that impact millions of customers.
  • Career growth paths within the engineering organization.

Location

This role is based in Washington state. Hybrid expectations will be confirmed during the interview process.

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