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.
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
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
Benefits
Comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision
Dental insurance
No-cost short- and long-term disability
Company-paid life insurance
Legal services
Retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife
401(k) with employer matching
Group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Digital mental health programs
Parental leave
Volunteer time off
Tuition assistance
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