Associate Application Engineer (2027 Graduates)
$90,000–$95,000 year
On-siteMcLean, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Build and deploy custom internal applications featuring advanced business logic, automated workflows, and embedded AI capabilities. Collaborate closely with cross-functional internal departments to translate operational challenges into high-performing technical solutions. Design clean, scalable architecture and integrate complex data structures utilizing foundational concepts in Data Modeling. Partner with senior engineers to continuously optimize internal system performance, security, and UI/UX design. Participate in agile development cycles, active code reviews, and collaborative brainstorming sessions to drive internal digital transformation. This role is based at headquarters in McLean, Virginia, with an expectation of five days in-office weekly. Applicants must be 2027 graduates pursuing a STEM degree.
Required Qualifications
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Systems, Data Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Math, other STEM-related fields with a strong academic record
- Prior experience in a professional, academic, or technical setting (includes internships, research, capstones, or consistent part-time/full-time employment)
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate in a professional environment and to bridge the gap between technical concepts and business needs
- Academic background or experience demonstrating coding exposure with programming languages such as SQL, Java, Python, C#, or JavaScript
- Proven fluency in AI and LLMs, encompassing both the strategic development of AI-powered platform capabilities and the hands-on application of AI tools to accelerate daily workflows
- Must be in the office 5 days a week
Desired Qualifications
- Demonstrated leadership experience (e.g. executive roles in student organizations, club leadership, or captaincy of team-based activities)
- An eager, self-starting mindset passionate about learning AI-Powered Process Automation
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