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Software Development Engineer I - Data Platform

Qualtrics Seattle, Washington Hybrid entry full-time

Salary

$95,500-$116,000 USD per year

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Description

At Qualtrics, we create software the world's best brands use to deliver exceptional frontline experiences, build high-performing teams, and design products people love.

The Cerberus team builds and maintains systems that protect access, identity, and trust across the platform , standing guard at the boundary between what's allowed and what isn't.

How You'll Find Success

  • Takes initiative on projects with clear outcomes and context, working entrepreneurially to solve problems.
  • Writes clean, well-tested code and understands the importance of code reviews and best practices in software development.
  • Collaborates effectively across functions (PM, UX, QE, and other engineering teams) and communicates clearly about progress and blockers.
  • Contributes to team knowledge by sharing learnings and helping others level up on new tools and approaches.
  • Demonstrates curiosity about the full stack, from backend systems to user-facing interfaces, and is willing to work across the entire technology spectrum.
  • Shows ownership of features end-to-end, driving work forward even when it requires coordination with multiple teams.

How You'll Grow

  • Work directly with LLMs and agentic systems, technologies that are reshaping software development and where hands-on experience is rare and valuable.
  • Ramp quickly on a modern tech stack (Java, Spring and other programming languages)
  • Grow your full-stack capabilities by working across frontend and backend systems on the same features.
  • Develop cross-functional collaboration skills by partnering with product, design, and other engineering teams on complex projects.

Things You'll Do

  • Build and ship features that leverage LLMs and agentic systems to power Qualtrics' text analytics capabilities, working across the full stack from database to UI.
  • Collaborate with other engineering teams in the Enrichments space to integrate your work and unblock downstream dependencies.
  • Participate in code reviews, testing, and quality practices that keep the codebase maintainable and reliable as the team scales.
  • Learn and apply new AI tooling and development practices alongside your teammates, contributing to the team's collective knowledge base.
  • Drive ownership of assigned projects, managing dependencies and communication with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.

What We're Looking For On Your Resume

  • Degree in Computer Science or related technology field
  • 0 - 2 years of full time work experience in software development
  • Familiarity with software development lifecycle practices, including code reviews, testing, and collaboration with other engineers.
  • Experience with at least one modern programming language and willingness to learn Java, Spring and other programming languages
  • Some exposure to UI development is helpful but not required; the team can teach the specifics of the tech stack.
  • Exposure to AWS technologies
  • A track record of shipping features or projects, even in academic or personal projects, that demonstrates you can take work from concept to completion.

Our Team's Favorite Perks and Benefits

  • Access to cutting-edge AI and LLM technology, with the opportunity to work with agentic systems that are reshaping how software is built.
  • Competitive salary, performance bonuses, generous 401(k) Match
  • Wellness Reimbursement for $300 per quarter for wellness activities including gym memberships, spa massages, workout equipment, meditation apps, and much more.
  • Daily catered lunches in office, come join us in Seattle

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • UI development

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/qualtrics/jobs/8334245

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