T-Mobile

Software Engineer

T-Mobile$92K — $166K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree plus 3 years related work experience OR advanced degree with 1 year related experience.
  • Technical areas of study: Computer Science or Engineering.
  • 2-4 years technical engineering experience.

Responsibilities

  • Develop software solutions that meet customer and project requirements.
  • Collaborate with technical teams to deliver effective solutions and learn new technologies.
  • Create clear documentation for software code and system designs.
  • Contribute to technology strategy aligning with business goals.
  • Present innovative ideas to improve systems and processes based on industry research.
  • Perform additional tasks as assigned by management.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with company contributions.
  • Paid time off plus up to 12 paid holidays annually.
  • Tuition assistance and college coaching.
  • Discounts on mobile service and home internet.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a motivated and talented Software Engineer to join our dynamic engineering team. The ideal candidate will contribute to the design, development, testing, and deployment of scalable applications and microservices while supporting cloud-native solutions on AWS. This role requires strong technical skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Job Responsibilities
  • Develop software solutions that support engineering projects and meet customer requirements
  • Collaborate with technical teams to deliver effective technical solutions and continuously learn new technologies
  • Create clear documentation for software code, system designs, and business requirements
  • Contribute to technology strategy by understanding current technologies and supporting business goals
  • Present innovative ideas to improve systems, processes, or services based on industry research
  • Also responsible for other duties/projects as assigned by business management as needed


Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree plus 3 years of related work experience OR advanced degree with 1 year of related work experience OR combination of education and experience deemed equivalent (Required)
  • Acceptable areas of study include Computer Science or Engineering (Required)
  • 2-4 years Technical engineering experience. (Required)


Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • 2-4 years of professional software engineering experience, including application development, system integration, and software delivery.
  • Strong proficiency in Java and Spring Boot for developing secure, scalable applications and microservices.
  • Experience designing and developing REST APIs; familiarity with GraphQL is a plus.
  • Working knowledge of AWS cloud services and cloud-native application development.
  • Experience with containers and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices.
  • Experience with event-driven architectures and messaging platforms such as Kafka.
  • Proficiency with SQL and NoSQL databases, caching technologies (Redis), and application monitoring tools.
  • Strong front-end development skills using Angular and/or React, including TypeScript and modern JavaScript frameworks.
  • Understanding of web security principles, including OAuth/OIDC authentication and authorization flows.
  • Experience using AI-powered development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude, Cursor, or equivalent coding assistants.
  • Familiarity with integrating Large Language Model APIs such as OpenAI, Anthropic, or equivalent platforms.
  • Basic understanding of prompt engineering concepts, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and AI-assisted workflows.
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
  • Also Required: Analytical Thinking, Continuous Development, Emerging Technologies, Test Evaluation


Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • AWS Cloud Practitioner, AWS Developer Associate, or equivalent cloud certification.
  • Experience working in Agile/Scrum software development environments.
  • Familiarity with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
  • Exposure to AI/ML technologies, coursework, certifications, or project experience.
  • Experience in telecommunications, enterprise software, or other highly regulated industries.
  • Contributions to open-source projects, personal software portfolios, or technical communities.


  • At least 18 years of age
  • Legally authorized to work in the United States

Travel:
Travel Required (Yes/No): Yes

DOT Regulated:
DOT Regulated Position (Yes/No): No
Safety Sensitive Position (Yes/No): No

Base Pay Range: $92,500 - $166,800

Corporate Bonus Target: 15%

The pay range above is the general base pay range for a successful candidate in the role. The successful candidate's actual pay will be based on various factors, such as work location, qualifications, and experience, so the actual starting pay will vary within this range.

At T-Mobile, employees in regular, non-temporary roles are eligible for an annual bonus or periodic sales incentive or bonus, based on their role. Most Corporate employees are eligible for a year-end bonus based on company and/or individual performance and which is set at a percentage of the employee's eligible earnings in the prior year. Certain positions in Customer Care are eligible for monthly bonuses based on individual and/or team performance. To find the pay range for this role based on hiring location, https://paylookup.t-mobile.com/paylookup?reqID=REQ353711¶dox=1

At T-Mobile, our benefits exemplify the spirit of One Team, Together! A big part of how we care for one another is working to ensure our benefits evolve to meet the needs of our team members. Full and part-time employees have access to the same benefits when eligible. We cover all of the bases, offering medical, dental and vision insurance, a flexible spending account, 401(k), employee stock grants, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and up to 12 paid holidays - which total about 4 weeks for new full-time employees and about 2.5 weeks for new part-time employees annually - paid parental and family leave, family building benefits, back-up care, enhanced family support, childcare subsidy, tuition assistance, college coaching, short- and long-term disability, voluntary AD&D coverage, voluntary accident coverage, voluntary life insurance, voluntary disability insurance, and voluntary long-term care insurance. We don't stop there - eligible employees can also receive mobile service & home internet discounts, pet insurance, and access to commuter and transit programs! To learn about T-Mobile's amazing benefits, check out www.t-mobilebenefits.com.

Never stop growing!
As part of the T-Mobile team, you know the Un-carrier doesn't have a corporate ladder-it's more like a jungle gym of possibilities! We love helping our employees grow in their careers, because it's that shared drive to aim high that drives our business and our culture forward. By applying for this career opportunity, you're living our values while investing in your career growth-and we applaud it. You're unstoppable!

About T-Mobile

T-Mobile US, Inc. is a wireless company. As of December 31, 2016, the Company provided wireless communications services, including voice, messaging and data, to over 71 million customers in the postpaid, prepaid and wholesale markets. It provides services, devices and accessories across its brands, T-Mobile and MetroPCS. It provides wireless communication services through a range of service plan options. The Company offers a device trade-in program, Just Upgrade My Phone (JUMP!), which provides customers a specified-price trade-in credit and upgrade eligibility after approximately six months of service; Equipment Installment Plan (EIP), which is designed to provide financing to customers for the purchase of devices, and installment agreements for accessories; T-Mobile Tuesdays, which offers customers free stuff and access to various offers from brands; and T-Mobile ONE and Simple Choice plans.
Learn more about T-Mobile
Size
75,000 employees
Market Cap
$174.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3 billion
Founded
2002
5 Year Trend
+16.4%
Revenue
$68.3 billion
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