Entry Level Software Developer Jobs in Coolidge, AZ

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Job Description:

We are seeking a motivated and passionate entry level Full Stack Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team. This role is ideal for recent graduates who have a strong foundation in web development and a keen interest in AI/ML technologies. You will work on building scalable web applications, developing APIs, and contributing to AI-powered features under the guidance of senior engineers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain full stack web applications (frontend and backend).

• Build responsive user interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Angular, or Vue).

• Develop and maintain backend services and REST/GraphQL APIs using Node.js, Python, or .Net.

• Work with databases (SQL and NoSQL) for data modeling, queries, and performance optimization.

• Integrate and consume AI/ML models for features such as recommendations, classification, or analytics.

• Assist in training, evaluating, and deploying basic machine learning models.

• Collaborate with data scientists and ML engineers to implement model pipelines and inference services.

• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code.

• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and agile ceremonies.

• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance.

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (recent graduate).

• Strong fundamentals in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and at least one backend language (Python, .Net, or Node.js).

• Hands-on experience with at least one modern frontend framework (React preferred).

• Basic understanding of REST APIs and microservices architecture.

• Familiarity with SQL (PostgreSQL/MySQL) and/or NoSQL (MongoDB) databases.

• Exposure to machine learning concepts such as regression, classification, and model evaluation.

• Experience using Python libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch or similar (academic or project-based).

• Understanding of Git and collaborative development workflows.

Nice to Have:

• Internship or project experience building full stack applications.

• Experience deploying applications on cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).

• Knowledge of Docker and CI/CD pipelines.

• Familiarity with MLOps concepts (model versioning, inference APIs, monitoring).

• Experience working with LLM APIs (OpenAI, Hugging Face, etc.).

What You'll Gain:

• Mentorship from senior full stack and AI engineers.

• Real-world experience building production-grade applications.

• Opportunity to work on AI-driven features and model integration.

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Microchip Technology Inc is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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To all recruitment agencies: Microchip Technology Inc. does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our recruiting team or other Microchip employees. Microchip is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.