Software Engineer - New Grad

Four Hands; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Four Hands in Austin as an Entry-Level Software Engineer and play a role in creating impactful solutions in a hybrid work environment. You’ll integrate systems, manage APIs, and design workflows that enhance business operations. Ideal candidates have a Computer Science background and a passion for technology.

Four Hands values innovation and encourages your professional growth and contributions. This position provides opportunities to work on exciting projects with a dedicated team committed to excellence in the furniture industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or Data Science.
• Basic understanding of APIs and how web services communicate.
• Exposure to SQL and relational databases.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain integrations connecting enterprise systems.
• Support data pipelines and ETL processes.
• Develop and maintain APIs and automations.

Skills

Basic understanding of APIs, JSON/XML

Exposure to SQL

Familiarity with version control (Git)

Problem-solving

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Job description

Join one of the fastest growing, most dynamic companies in the furniture industry. For over 25 years, Four Hands has been a leading designer and wholesaler of furniture and décor, helping people create spaces that feel like home.

Recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies and named one of Austin’s Top Workplaces year after year. We invest in exceptional people — with a team of over 800 and growing — fostering our employees’ careers and celebrating them at every step of the way. Four Hands is where passion meets purpose and where your next chapter begins.

At Four Hands, technology is a key driver of how we serve our customers and grow our business. As an Entry-Level Software Engineer – New Grad, you'll help build solutions that support everything from eCommerce and inventory management to fulfillment and customer experience. You'll work alongside teams in Application Development, Cloud, Data, and IT Operations, gaining hands‑on experience across modern technologies while contributing to real projects from the start. We'rebuilding an automation‑first mindset across our technology organization, creating opportunities for engineers who are curious, innovative, and eager to make an impact. This is a chance to join a growing team, learn quickly, and help shape solutions that will influence how weoperatefor years to come. Ifyou'relooking for a place where you can grow, contribute, and see the results of your work,we'dlove to meet you.

Authorization

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis now and in the future.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Location

• This is a hybrid role based in Austin, TX, with an expectation of working in the office Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday each week.
• Candidates must be located in or willing to relocate to the Austin area. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

In this role

• Design, build and maintain integrations and automated workflows that connect enterprise systems (ERP, WMS, CRM, eCommerce) and eliminate manual handoffs
• Build and support data pipelines and ETL processes that move, transform and validate data across systems ensuring the data quality and consistency that AI and analytics depend on
• Develop and maintain APIs, webhooks and event‑driven automations with strong error handling, logging and monitoring so issues surface quicklyCollaborate with business and technical teams to identify automation opportunities, gather requirements and translate them into working solutions
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, deployment practices and documentation that keep our growing automation footprint reliable and maintainable
• Help evaluate and implement cloud services and tools (Azure Functions, Logic Apps, Data Factory, Service Bus) that form the building blocks for future AI capabilities
• Other duties as assigned, in accordance with training and qualifications
  • Uphold our core values and be a valuable member of the Four Hands team:
    • Be open and honest
    • Reach for excellence
    • Act with responsibility
    • Value the whole personEnjoy the journey
    The ideal person
    • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Data Science, or a related field or equivalent experience
    • Basic understanding of APIs, JSON/XML, and how web services communicate (REST, HTTP, webhooks)
    • Exposure to SQL and relational databases; comfortable writing queries, understanding schemas and thinking about data quality
    • Familiarity with version control (Git) and a willingness to learn CI/CD and DevOps practices
    • A problem‑solver and self‑starter who is curious about how systems work, excited to automate what’s manual and comfortable learning new tools quickly
    • Strong communication skills: able to talk with both technical and non‑technical teammates about requirements, trade‑offs and progress

    About Four Hands

    Headquartered in Austin, Texas, since 1996, Four Hands crafts furniture, art and décor — pieces that are all about creating space. Timeless, thoughtful designs with endless possibilities. Pieces meant to be experienced and form a whole that feels like home.

    Our trade customers range from interior designers to large retailers who rely on our expertise to grow and guide their business to success. We treat our partners as part of the Four Hands family, championing them and rooting for their every win.

    And, we are constantly pursuing better — from sourcing the finest materials and finishes to seeking fresh inspiration to elevate our designs — we are never settled, never done.

    Four Hands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Four Hands recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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