Develop and maintain tools for engineering efficiency, collaborate with teams, write high-quality code, and promote continuous learning.
Junior Software Engineer, Applied Team
(Remote - US and Canada)
About the role:
We are seeking talented Junior Software Engineers to join our Applied team, which focuses on designing, building, and deploying scalable tools. The ideal candidate will excel at tackling complex challenges, be comfortable working with senior engineers to deliver new features and capabilities, and thrive in a fast-paced environment on a variety of tasks.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain robust tools and solutions to enhance our engineering team's efficiency and development.
- Collaborate closely with software engineers and product managers to create scalable, efficient systems.
- Work collaboratively with peers across different teams to support and enhance a shared technical infrastructure.
- Write high-quality, maintainable code that adheres to industry best practices.
- Promote a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning within the team.
Qualifications:
- BASc in Computer Science with 2+ years of experience, or MSc in Computer Science with prior internship experience.
- Demonstrated ability to diagnose and troubleshoot technical problems, debug code efficiently, and automate routine tasks to enhance system functionality.
- Excellent communication skills with a proven ability to articulate technical challenges and solutions to varied audiences.
- Strong problem-solving ability and the ability to work in an ambiguous and constantly evolving environment
- Proficient in Python, with experience in writing high-quality, maintainable code. Familiarity with additional programming languages is a plus.
- Plus, if you have past experience in the Generative AI space.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or other legally protected statuses.
Top Skills
Generative Ai
Python
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