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Glean

Software Engineer, University Grad

Mountain View, CA · Hybrid

$150K - $160K/yr

Are you a recent university graduate with a passion for software engineering and a desire to make a difference in the tech world? We are seeking highly motivated and creative graduates to join our ...

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Graduate Floor Trader

Chicago, IL · On-site

$200K/yr

Recent university graduate or current university student graduating between May 2025 and July 2026 with a degree in finance, economics, mathematics or related field of study * Superior numerical ...

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Graduate Trading Operations Specialist

Chicago, IL

$200K/yr

Recent university graduate or current university student graduating before August 2026 with a degree in a quantitative field of study (e.g. Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Econometrics, or ...

Glean

Software Engineer, University Grad

Mountain View, CA · On-site

$150K - $160K/yr

Are you a recent university graduate with a passion for software engineering and a desire to make a difference in the tech world? We are seeking highly motivated and creative graduates to join our ...

IMC

Graduate Trading Operations Specialist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$200K/yr

Recent university graduate or current university student graduating before August 2026 with a degree in a quantitative field of study (e.g. Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Econometrics, or ...

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As of May 31, 2026, the average yearly pay for recent university graduate in the United States is $44,722.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35,000.00 and $48,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectRecent University GraduateEntry-Level Data Analyst
CredentialsDegree in relevant field, no experience requiredDegree in data-related field, some internship or project experience
Work EnvironmentInternships, training programs, entry-level rolesData analysis teams, corporate or consulting settings
Employer UsageHiring recent grads for training rolesHiring for entry-level data analysis positions

Recent University Graduates are individuals who have recently completed their degrees and are seeking initial employment opportunities, often through internships or training programs. Entry-Level Data Analysts are those starting their careers specifically in data analysis roles, typically requiring some relevant coursework or internship experience. While both groups are at the beginning of their careers, Entry-Level Data Analysts are more focused on specific job functions in data analysis, whereas Recent University Graduates may be exploring various fields or roles.

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Infographic showing various Recent University Graduate job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 4% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,722 per year, or $21.5 per hour.
Software Engineer, University Grad

Software Engineer, University Grad

Glean

Mountain View, CA • Hybrid

$150K - $160K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

 
About the Role:
 
Are you a recent university graduate with a passion for software engineering and a desire to make a difference in the tech world? We are seeking highly motivated and creative graduates to join our team in various software engineering roles: Backend Engineer, Product Engineer, and ML Engineer. As a University Graduate Software Engineer, you will participate in designing, developing, and maintaining software solutions that power our products and services. Team placements will be made at the end of the process based on interest and open roles.
 
You will:
  • Own impactful infrastructure problems from inception and architecture to production launch
  • Write well thought out design documents and ship robust, high-quality, well-tested code
  • Work collaboratively with a strong team to identify the most impactful projects we should be prioritizing in our roadmap
  • Mentor more junior engineers and learn from experienced ones
About you:
  • Undergraduate/graduate degree in Computer Science, or related degree - degree must be completed before joining
  • Strong coding skills (e.g., Go, Python, Java, Javascript, or C++) with solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and software design principles
  • Experience working on infrastructure for distributed systems or cloud-native applications
  • Experience building and shipping ML models and/or solving NLP problems
  • A team player who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment, with a passion for learning and staying current with industry trends
Location: 
  • This role is hybrid (3-4 days a week in one of our SF Bay Area offices)
Compensation & Benefits:
 
The standard base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $160,000 annually. Compensation offered will be determined by factors such as location, level, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Certain roles may be eligible for variable compensation, equity, and benefits.
 
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive compensation, Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage, generous time-off policy, and the opportunity to contribute to your 401k plan to support your long-term goals. When you join, you'll receive a home office improvement stipend, as well as an annual education and wellness stipends to support your growth and wellbeing. We foster a vibrant company culture through regular events, and provide healthy lunches daily to keep you fueled and focused.
 
We are a diverse bunch of people and we want to continue to attract and retain a diverse range of people into our organization. We're committed to an inclusive and diverse company. We do not discriminate based on gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, civil or family status, age, disability, or race.
 
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