Software Engineer, New Grad & Junior

Jobright.ai; Aurora (IL); Remote; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobright.ai is seeking a new graduate software engineer to join their small yet high-performing team. This role focuses on building backend services and optimizing workflows using Python and data engineering tools. As a remote-first position, it offers flexible hours and an async culture, perfect for innovative and driven candidates eager to develop impactful products.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Async culture

Remote-first environment

Qualifications

• Recently graduated with a technical degree.
• Strong skills in Python and familiarity with SQL.
• Experience with MongoDB or Snowflake preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build backend services and APIs for data ingestion and user automation.
• Write Python code to process large-scale datasets.
• Collaborate on cloud infrastructure and CI/CD workflows.

Skills

Python

SQL

Data analysis

User experience focus

Cloud infrastructure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Math, or related field

Tools

MongoDB

Snowflake

Job description

Note: The job is a remote position open to candidates in the USA. Jobright is your personal AI job search co-pilot that transforms the way you search for jobs, turning solo, time-consuming efforts into a collaborative journey with a seasoned AI career assistant. As a new graduate software engineer, you will join our small but high-performing engineering team to build and scale the core infrastructure powering our AI products.

Responsibilities

• Build backend services and APIs for data ingestion, job matching, and user automation
• Write Python code to process large-scale datasets (MongoDB, Snowflake, Zilliz)
• Develop tools that automate and optimize workflows for job seekers
• Collaborate on cloud infrastructure (AWS/GCP/Azure) and CI/CD workflows
• Analyze product usage and improve features based on user feedback and growth data

Skills

• Recently graduated with a CS, EE, Math, or related technical degree
• Solid Python skills and familiarity with SQL
• Excited about fast-paced startup environments and building from 0→1
• Care deeply about user experience and product impact
• Familiarity (or strong interest) in generative AI, cloud infrastructure, or data pipelines
• Internship or project experience with MongoDB, Snowflake, or job-related platforms (e.g., LinkedIn, Greenhouse)

Benefits

• Flexible hours
• Async culture
• Remote-first environment

Company Overview

Jobright is your personal AI job search co-pilot that simplifies every step of the job search process, helping you find the best outcomes faster. Founded in 2023, headquartered in Santa Clara, California, USA, with a team of 2-10 employees. Visit us at https://jobright.ai.