Associate Software Engineer

Job Details: Position: Associate Software Engineer Duration: 6 - 12 Months (Potential Contract to Hire) Location: Tampa, FL (Hybrid) Pay Rate: $25 - 30/hr Description: This role is designed for students and recent graduates who are excited to start their software engineering career with hands-on, real-world experience. You'll work on live engineering projects, gain early exposure to AI-driven initiatives, and collaborate closely with experienced engineers in a supportive learning environment. What You'll Learn & Do Work on real front-end and back-end applications Gain exposure to AI and GenAI-enabled engineering workflows Use VS Code with GenAI tools to build and debug code Collaborate using GitHub for version control and teamwork Learn industry best practices while working in a secure client environment (VDI) Participate in team discussions, reviews, and problem-solving sessions What we are looking for Computer Science / Engineering background (or related field) Basic understanding of web development concepts (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, APIs) Interest in both front-end and back-end development Curiosity or foundational knowledge in AI / Generative AI Familiarity with GitHub and VS Code Strong problem-solving skill, communication, and teamwork Willingness to learn, ask questions, and grow Why You'll Love This Role Early exposure to real engineering + AI projects Hands-on experience with enterprise-level systems Opportunity to work directly on AI-driven initiatives Great starting point to grow into a full-stack or AI engineer Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually - as applicable.