Associate Software Engineer - Content Engagement

America's Test Kitchen

$95K — $105K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 0-2 years of experience in software engineering or equivalent through internships or self-directed projects
  • Proficiency in a full-stack programming language (e.g., JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Ruby)
  • Familiarity with web fundamentals such as HTML and CSS
  • Basic understanding of REST APIs and system interactions
  • A growth mindset and eagerness to learn
  • Strong communication skills for collaborative teamwork
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or relevant experience

Responsibilities

  • Build and ship full-stack features across frontend and backend
  • Collaborate with product managers and designers to translate requirements into code
  • Write automated tests and participate in code reviews
  • Debug and resolve issues in production and development environments
  • Contribute to technical discussions and expand understanding of system design
  • Proactively seek feedback and take ownership of personal growth

Benefits

  • Opportunities for mentorship from senior engineers
  • Exposure to real product development that creates customer impact
  • Collaborative team environment that values communication
  • Encouragement of continuous learning and growth
  • Position based in a vibrant Boston location
Full Job Description
Associate Software Engineer
We're looking for an Associate Software Engineer to join our Product Engineering team and help us build the features our customers love. This is an early-career role designed for someone who is eager to grow, writes clean and thoughtful code, and thrives in a collaborative environment.

You'll work across the full stack - contributing to both frontend and backend - with close support from senior engineers and a team that invests seriously in mentorship and craft. This is a great opportunity to develop your skills while shipping real product that makes an impact.
What You'll Do
  • Build and ship full-stack features across our product, working on both frontend interfaces and backend services and APIs
  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and senior engineers to understand requirements and translate them into well-designed, maintainable code
  • Write automated tests and participate in code reviews, giving and receiving feedback to improve quality across the team
  • Debug and resolve issues in production and development environments
  • Contribute to technical discussions and grow your understanding of system design and architectural tradeoffs
  • Proactively ask questions, seek feedback, and take ownership of your growth as an engineer
What We're Looking for
  • 0-2 years of professional software engineering experience, or equivalent experience through internships, bootcamps, or personal/open source projects
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language commonly used in full-stack development (e.g., JavaScript/TypeScript, Python, Ruby)
  • Familiarity with web fundamentals - HTML, CSS, and how browsers work
  • Basic understanding of REST APIs and how frontend and backend systems interact
  • A growth mindset - you're comfortable not knowing everything and motivated to learn quickly
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent professional experience
  • Proven experience working on high-traffic, customer-facing web applications
  • A passion for continuous learning and a "test and learn" mindset

We recognize that strong candidates may not meet every qualification listed. If you're excited about this role and believe you can contribute, we encourage you to apply.

Location:

This role is based in our Boston, MA headquarters (Seaport District)

Salary Range:

$95,000 - 105,000

The range provided is based on what we reasonably expect to pay for this job as of the time of posting. The actual salary offered will be determined based on multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, job-related knowledge, skills, geographical location, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

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