Software Developer Graduate (AI Proficient) USA

AVEVA; Lake Forest (CA); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flex work hours

PTO 20 days rising to 25 with service

Volunteer days (3)

Parental leave (primary/secondary)

Well-being support

Medical, dental, vision, and 401K

Job summary

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software recruiting a Software Developer Graduate (AI Proficient) for a hybrid role in Lake Forest/San Leandro/Scottsdale/Philadelphia. You will ship production-grade software from day one, leveraging AI-assisted tooling to accelerate the development lifecycle and define the future of software engineering.

The role emphasizes self-directed learning, collaboration, and hands-on coding across C++, C#/.NET, and JavaScript, with a strong focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in CS/CE or related field with GPA 3.0+
• Experience in software product or application development.
• Familiarity with agents and coding assistants such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor.
• Curious, self-directed mindset with ability to learn independently.

Responsibilities

• Recognize, articulate, and make technical decisions / trade-offs affecting scaling, reliability, performance, and maintenance.
• Design, develop, test, and debug software applications.
• Deliver software on-time and provide accurate estimates and deliverables.
• Provide technical support for products including direct customer support and escalated issues.
• Document product behavior and implementation details.
• Collaborate with team members on prioritizing development efforts.
• Follow team processes, documentation, and code style guides.
• Give feedback on pull requests, engineering designs, and features.
• Expand knowledge of your technical domain.

Skills

C++

C#/.NET

JavaScript

GitHub Copilot

AI tools

Self-motivation

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or higher in CS/CE or related, GPA 3.0+

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Claude Code

Cursor

Job description

AVEVA is creating software trusted by over 90% of leading industrial companies. Salary Range: $73,800.00 - $123,200.00 This pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation that the position offers, and final compensation can vary within the range depending on work location, job experience, skills, and relevant educational attainment and/or training. Position: Software Developer Graduate (AI Proficient) Employment type: Full-time Location: Lake Forest/ San Leandro/ Scottsdale/ Philadelphia Work Type: Hybrid (3 days a week in office) Work Authorization: This application is intended for candidates that are eligible for full-time work authorization in the United States upon completing their education. Please be prepared to answer the following in your application: Do you now, or will you in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. F1, J1, H-1B, CPT, OPT visa status, etc.) to work legally in the United States?

Position Overview:

As a Software Developer Graduate at AVEVA, you step into a full-time, production-grade role from day one - shipping real software for the industrial enterprises that keep the world running. What sets this role apart is how you'll build: leveraging the latest agentic coding tools, from intelligent code generation and AI-assisted debugging to autonomous workflows that accelerate every stage of the development lifecycle. This isn't about occasionally using a tool - it's about engineering with an AI-proficient mindset as a core part of how great software gets made. With AI and cloud at the center of our strategy and a global portfolio of 75+ products, this is where a sharp, self-directed graduate grows into an engineer who doesn't just keep pace with the future of software development, but helps define it.

Key Responsibilities:

• Recognize, articulate, and make technical decisions / trade-offs around multiple dimensions (scaling, reliability, performance, maintenance, etc.) that have an impact on your team
• Design, develop, test, and debug software applications
• Deliver software on-time and constantly work to make accurate estimates and deliver on those estimates
• Provide technical support of products including direct customer support and escalated issues
• Document product behavior and implementation details
• Collaborate with team members on how to approach and prioritize development efforts
• Understand and proactively follow team processes, documentation, best practices, and code style guides
• Give insightful feedback on pull requests, engineering designs, and features
• Expand your working knowledge of your respective technical domain

Desired Skills and Knowledge:

• A Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a related field graduating with a GPA of 3.0 or above
• Software product or application development experience
• Familiarity with agentic engineering tools and coding assistants such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor, or similar development harnesses.
• Introductory understanding of how agents and skills work, including when to apply them effectively in software development workflows.
• A curious, self-directed mindset with the confidence to explore new tools, experiment independently, and learn through hands-on discovery.
• Good experience with developing software in major programming languages such as: C++, C#/.NET, JavaScript, etc.
• Familiarity with software design patterns (objected oriented design), Computer Science fundamentals/principles and methodologies, as well as knowledge of operating system internals
• Sharp debugging and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• An eagerness to accept and expand upon skills and knowledge based on feedback
• Someone who seeks advice on how to approach and prioritize development efforts
• A self‑motivated person with excellent time management skills

USA Benefits include:

• Flex work hours
• 20 days PTO rising to 25 with service
• three paid volunteering days
• primary and secondary parental leave
• well‑being support
• medical, dental, vision, and 401K.

Hybrid working

We work in a hybrid way at AVEVA. Most roles are based at a local AVEVA office, with an expectation of being on-site 50% of your working hours to support collaboration and connection. Some positions are fully office-based depending on the nature of the work, and certain roles that support specific customers or markets may be remote. The working arrangement for this position will be confirmed during the hiring process.

About AVEVA

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software with more than 6,500 employees in over 40 countries. Our cutting‑edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals, and minerals – safely, efficiently, and more sustainably.

We are committed to embedding sustainability and inclusion into our operations, our culture, and our core business strategy.

Learn more about how we are progressing against our ambitious 2030 targets: sustainability-report.aveva.com/

Find out more: aveva.com/en/about/careers/ AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a drug screening and comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third‑party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. AVEVA provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify your recruiter.

Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.

Empowering you with pioneering tech AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software. Our cutting‑edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals and minerals – safely, efficiently and more sustainably. We’re the first software business in the world to have our sustainability targets validated by the SBTi, and we’ve been recognized for the transparency and ambition of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We’ve also recently been named as one of the world’s most innovative companies.

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