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MetLife · 12 hours ago

Junior Software Engineer

Cary, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$65K/yr - $85K/yr

MetLife is a leading financial services company dedicated to shaping the future of digital solutions for customers worldwide. As a Junior Software Engineer, you will support the development and maintenance of software applications, leveraging AI and modern engineering practices in a collaborative environment.

Asset ManagementFinancial ServicesInsuranceLife InsuranceRisk Management

No H1B

Responsibilities

Support the design, development, testing, and deployment of full stack software applications (UI, API, Data) while leveraging AI tools

Participate in peer reviews of code, solution designs, and configurations

Assist in gathering and refining product requirements and user stories

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify innovative solutions

Contribute to the integration of AI capabilities into applications (e.g., GenAI APIs, ML models)

Qualification

Software developmentAI/MLProgramming languagesCloud-native developmentResponsive UI/UXCommunication skillsCollaboration skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

A bachelor's degree with exposure to technology, software development, AI/ML, or other technical areas

Internship or project experience in software development or AI/ML

Experience in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, or any other modern language)

Candidate must be currently authorized to work in the United States and must not require MetLife sponsorship or support for an immigration-related employment benefit (e.g., work permit or temporary work visa) in any capacity now or in the future

Preferred

Demonstrated proficiency in technology as part of a personal, academic, or professional project

Strong academic record or demonstrated extracurricular success (research, projects) in any field

Exposure to AI/ML and other technology concepts such as: Prompt engineering and LLM APIs (e.g., Azure OpenAI), Responsive UI/UX development, Relational vs. NoSQL databases

Exposure to cloud-native application development and deployment on platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud

Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and apply new skills to deliver high quality software as evidenced by academic or project experience

Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills