Junior Software Engineer

PTC; Foster City (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Commuter Subsidy

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Arena, a PTC business, seeks a junior software engineer eager to learn front-end SaaS development. You will collaborate with senior engineers, product managers, and QA to build and enhance front-end features using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

This is a hybrid role based near San Mateo, requiring 0–2 years of web development experience, and US citizenship for FedRAMP/ITAR needs. You will grow your skills in a supportive team and contribute to Arena’s SaaS applications.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required due to FedRAMP/ITAR needs.
• Ability to commute to the San Mateo office 2-3 days a week.
• 0–2 years of experience developing web applications (internship, co‑op, academic, or project experience welcomed).
• Foundational understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and general web development principles.
• Basic experience with a modern JavaScript framework (React preferred; Angular/Vue familiarity a plus).
• Understanding of responsive design and browser compatibility fundamentals.
• Some exposure to object-oriented programming (Java preferred) through coursework or practical projects.
• Familiarity with relational databases and SQL concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining front-end components using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Implement UI changes based on provided design mockups and guidance from senior engineers.
• Translate prototypes into well structured, maintainable code with support from the team.
• Contribute to enhancements and bug fixes across Arena’s Web and Application layers.
• Write simple unit tests and help improve test coverage under mentorship.
• Participate in requirement discussions, code reviews, and team design sessions as a learning opportunity.
• Document code changes and implementation details clearly.
• Support troubleshooting and debugging activities with guidance from more senior team members.

Skills

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

Tools

React

Git

Job description

Our world is transforming, and PTC is leading the way.Our software brings the physical and digital worlds together, enabling companies to improve operations, create better products, and empower people in all aspects of their business.

Our people make all the difference in our success. Today, we are a global team of nearly 7,000 and our main objective is to create opportunities for our team members to explore, learn, and grow – all while seeing their ideas come to life and celebrating the differences that make us who we are and the work we do possible.

Junior Software Engineer

Hybrid-San Mateo, CA.

About Arena

Arena, a PTC business, helpshigh-techmanufacturers and medical device companies build products that change the world. Ourcloud-basedPLM and QMS software is used by innovators such as Nutanix,BioRad, Sonos, Teleflex, and Citrix. As part of PTC, Arena offers anaward-winningworkplace witha strongwork lifebalance and opportunities to grow.

Role Summary

We are looking for a Junior Software Engineer who is eager to learn and contribute to the development of Arena’s SaaS applications. This is an ideal role for someone early in their engineering career who wants exposure to modern web development, scalable SaaS architecture, andcross functionalteamwork in a supportive environment.

You will work closely with senior engineers, product managers, and QA to build and enhancefront‑endfeatures, fix bugs,maintaincode quality, and grow your technical skillset.

Key Responsibilities

• Assistin developing andmaintainingfront‑endcomponents using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Implement UI changes based on provided design mockups and guidance from senior engineers.
• Translate prototypes intowell structured, maintainable code with support from the team.
• Contribute to enhancements and bug fixes across Arena’s Web and Application layers.
• Write simple unit tests and help improve test coverage under mentorship.
• Participate in requirement discussions, code reviews, and team design sessions as a learning opportunity.
• Document code changes and implementation details clearly.
• Support troubleshooting and debugging activities with guidance from more senior team members.

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required due to FedRAMP/ITAR needs.
• Ability to commute to the San Mateo office 2-3 days a week.
• 0–2 years of experience developing web applications (internship,co‑op, academic, or project experience welcomed).
• Foundational understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript , and general web development principles.
• Basic experience with a modern JavaScript framework (React preferred; Angular/Vue familiaritya plus).
• Understanding ofresponsive design and browser compatibility fundamentals.
• Some exposure toobject-orientedprogramming (Java preferred) through coursework or practical projects.
• Familiarity with relational databases and SQL concepts.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Curiosity, attention to detail, and willingness to learn in a collaborative environment.

Preferred (Nice to Have)

• Experience with source control tools such as Git.
• Exposure to SaaS applications or cloud environments.
• Experience writing unit tests or conducting basic QA.
• Personal/portfolio projectsdemonstratingUI development or JavaScript framework usage.

What Success Looks Like in the First 6–12 Months

• Demonstrates steady growth in contributingproduction readyfrontend code.
• Gains confidence in Arena’s architecture and codebase.
• Reliably completes assigned tasks and bug fixes with increasing autonomy.
• Participates actively in code reviews and team discussions.
• Builds strong working relationships across engineering, QA, andproduct.

Compensation (CIP)
PTC carefully considers a wide varietyof factors when determining compensation. The anticipated annual salary range for this position is between $85,000 - 100,000. The salary range reflects a good-faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Additionally, candidates may be eligible for a performance-based bonus.Employees also have the opportunity to become a PTC shareholder through our employee share purchase program (ESPP), which allows for the purchase of discounted PTC stock.

Certain roles may also be eligible for participation in our equity programs.

Employees may be eligible for medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and sick leave, tuition reimbursement, 401(k) contributions and employer match, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage and, if you are an office-assigned employee, a generous commuter subsidy.

All total rewards and benefits programs are subject to applicable plan eligibility and other terms and conditions.

For more information about PTC’s comprehensive benefits, please visit our Careers Page https://www.ptc.com/en/careers/united-states-careers.

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