# Software Engineer, New Grad

**Company:** [FlexAI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/flexai)
**Location:** San Jose, CA
**Role:** Backend Engineering
**Experience:** 0+ years
**Skills:** Python, Go, Java, JavaScript, Data Structures, Algorithms, APIs, Web Applications, Ai Coding Tools
**Posted:** 2026-04-02

> New grad software engineer building reliable AI infrastructure products, APIs, and scalable features. Requires BS/MS in CS, strong coding in Python/Go/Java/JS, algorithms knowledge, and internship experience.

## Job Description

## What You'll Do
- Design and build highly reliable, resilient infrastructure products and features
- Work closely with developers, product, and customer-facing teams to solve real problems
- Write high-quality, extensible, and maintainable code
- Design and build APIs to drive existing and new platform features
- Build solutions with a high level of reliability, scalability, and security
- Debug issues and improve system performance
- 0-to-1 creation: Rapidly iterate — from idea to deployment
- Take ownership of features and drive them to completion

## What You'll Need to Be Successful
- B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field
- At least one internship — ideally in a high-growth startup or infrastructure environment
- Strong coding ability in at least one language such as Python, Go, Java, or Javascript
- Experience using AI coding tools (Claude, Codex, Others)
- Solid fundamentals in data structures, algorithms, and writing efficient, scalable code
- Familiarity with web applications or API development
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to learn quickly and operate with increasing independence
- Clear communication and ability to collaborate across teams

**Contributions to open source, hackathons, or shipped side projects is a plus.**

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