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Summit High School

Software Engineer (Entry-Level / Associate)

North America

July 2, 2026 at 7:20 PM

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Location

  • California, United States

Experience Level

  • Entry-Level / Associate

Software Engineer (Entry-Level / Associate) – Role Description & Qualifications

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Software Engineer (Entry-Level / Associate) to support the development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of software applications and systems. The ideal candidate should possess strong problem-solving abilities, foundational programming knowledge, and a passion for building reliable and efficient software solutions.

The Software Engineer will assist in designing, developing, and maintaining software products while collaborating with senior engineers and cross-functional teams. This role requires a willingness to learn, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work in a structured development environment while following best practices in software engineering.

Key responsibilities include writing and maintaining code, assisting in software design and implementation, performing testing and debugging, supporting application deployments, and contributing to system improvements. The position may also involve troubleshooting technical issues, participating in code reviews, documenting technical processes, assisting with database and API integration, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance performance, scalability, and user experience.

The successful candidate should be comfortable working with programming languages, development frameworks, databases, APIs, and version control systems. Familiarity with software development lifecycle (SDLC), object-oriented programming, debugging tools, and basic system architecture concepts is highly beneficial. Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills are essential for identifying issues and contributing to effective solutions.

Candidates should demonstrate professionalism, adaptability, curiosity, and strong communication skills. A proactive mindset, eagerness to learn new technologies, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment are highly valued. Strong organizational skills and a commitment to writing clean, maintainable code are important for success in this role.

Preferred qualifications include a background in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related fields. Experience through internships, academic projects, personal coding projects, or technical support roles will be considered an advantage. Familiarity with web development, mobile development, cloud platforms, databases, or software testing is also beneficial.

  • The ideal Software Engineer (Entry-Level / Associate) is dependable, analytical, detail-focused, and capable of contributing to the development of scalable, secure, and high-quality software systems that support innovation and business success.