Top Graduate Software Engineer - RTP

VAST Data

Raleigh, NC • On-site

Full-time

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Job description

Description
VAST Data is looking for a Software Engineer -A new college Grad to join our growing team!
This is a great opportunity to be part of one of the fastest-growing infrastructure companies in history, an organization that is in the center of the hurricane being created by the revolution in artificial intelligence.
"VAST's data management vision is the future of the market."- Forbes
VAST Data is the data platform company for the AI era. We are building the enterprise software infrastructure to capture, catalog, refine, enrich, and protect massive datasets and make them available for real-time data analysis and AI training and inference. Designed from the ground up to make AI simple to deploy and manage, VAST takes the cost and complexity out of deploying enterprise and AI infrastructure across data center, edge, and cloud.
Our success has been built through intense innovation, a customer-first mentality and a team of fearless VASTronauts who leverage their skills & experiences to make real market impact. This is an opportunity to be a key contributor at a pivotal time in our company's growth and at a pivotal point in computing history.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field
from a leading university (including UNC Chapel Hill, Duke University, NC State)
Strong academic performance (high GPA, honors, Dean's List, or equivalent)
Solid proficiency in at least one programming language: C, C++, Python
Strong foundation in data structures and algorithms
Ability to write clean, readable, and well-documented code
Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal)
What We Offer
  • Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge tech environment in the heart of RTP
  • Close mentorship from senior engineers
  • Clear career development path
  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • The chance to make a real impact from day one



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