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Software Engineer - New Grad

Scale AI
Location
San Francisco, CA
Posted
15 days ago
Department
University
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • A graduation date in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027 with a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a relevant field (Computer Science, EECS, Computer Engineering, Statistics)
  • Product engineering experience such as building web apps full-stack, integrating with relevant APIs and services, talking to customers, figuring out 'what' to build and then iterating
  • Previous Product/Software Engineering internship experience
  • Track record of shipping high-quality products and features at scale
  • Experience building systems that process large volumes of data
  • Experience with Python, Typescript, React, and/or MongoDB
Nice to have
  • Hands-on experience with LLMs, evaluations, or agentic systems — whether from internships, research, or personal projects
  • Open source contributions or a portfolio of shipped side projects
What the job really is

As a New Grad Software Engineer at Scale, you will engage in meaningful, customer-facing projects from the start, focusing on building and shipping products that utilize AI technologies. Your work will involve developing data pipelines, evaluation infrastructure, and tools for AI applications, while also collaborating directly with customers to iterate on solutions.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage
  • Retirement benefits
  • Learning and development stipend
  • Generous PTO
  • Potential commuter stipend
Things to weigh
  • No specific mention of remote work options
  • Salary range provided, but actual compensation determined during the interview process
  • Role may involve working with cutting-edge AI technologies, which could be beneficial for skill development
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