Software Engineer, New Grad (Zara)
micro1 · NAMER
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $90,000 / year
- NAMER
Job highlights
- Build fullstack systems for an AI Recruiter agent.
- Develop user-facing features and backend services.
- Gain mentorship from experienced engineers.
- Work with JavaScript, React, Node.js, and PostgreSQL.
- Contribute to core product features end-to-end.
About the role
Software Engineer, New Grad (Zara)
micro1 is seeking early-career Software Engineers for a full-time, remote role to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates to grow quickly by building real products and contributing to core product features end-to-end. You will primarily work on improving Zara, our AI Recruiter agent, and will be mentored by experienced engineers.
What You’ll Work On
- Contribute to the design and development of fullstack systems powering core product workflows.
- Build backend services and APIs with guidance, focusing on clean, maintainable code.
- Develop user-facing features and interfaces that ship directly to real users.
- Support data modeling efforts and learn best practices for database performance and scalability.
- Collaborate with product and design teams to turn ideas into working features.
- Participate in code reviews, testing, and continuous improvement of engineering quality.
- Help debug issues and learn how to maintain reliable production systems.
- Grow your ability to make smart tradeoffs between speed and quality in a fast-paced environment.
What We’re Looking For
- Recent graduate (or graduating soon) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience through internships, academic projects, or personal projects.
- Solid fundamentals in JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Familiarity with frontend frameworks like React (or similar).
- Familiarity with backend development (Node.js).
- Exposure to databases (PostgreSQL or similar) and general data modeling concepts.
- Understanding of how APIs work and how applications communicate.
- Curiosity, strong willingness to learn, and attention to detail.
Nice to Have (Not Required)
- Internship experience in software engineering.
- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
- Familiarity with Git, CI/CD basics, or deployment workflows.
- Interest in AI, data-driven products, or modern system design.
- Experience working on team projects or hackathons.
Key skills/competency
- Software Engineering
- Fullstack Development
- JavaScript/TypeScript
- React
- Node.js
- Databases
- APIs
- AI
- Problem Solving
- Collaboration
Skills & topics
- Software Engineer
- New Grad
- Fullstack Developer
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- React
- Node.js
- PostgreSQL
- API
- AI Recruiter
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight projects and internships demonstrating JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Node.js, and database experience.
- Showcase your passion: Emphasize your curiosity, willingness to learn, and any AI or data-driven product interests.
- Prepare for technical interviews: Brush up on fullstack concepts, API design, and database fundamentals.
- Understand micro1's mission: Research their AI Recruiter agent (Zara) and how it adds value.
- Highlight collaboration: Mention any experience working in teams or on academic/hackathon projects.
Technical preparation
Master JavaScript/TypeScript fundamentals.,Practice building UIs with React.,Develop backend APIs with Node.js.,Understand PostgreSQL and data modeling.
Behavioral questions
Describe a challenging project and its outcome.,How do you handle learning new technologies?,Tell me about a time you collaborated effectively.,How do you balance speed and code quality?
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key technical skills required for the Software Engineer New Grad role at micro1?
- The Software Engineer New Grad role at micro1 primarily requires solid fundamentals in JavaScript/TypeScript, familiarity with frontend frameworks like React, backend development experience with Node.js, and exposure to databases like PostgreSQL. Understanding how APIs work is also crucial.
- Is this Software Engineer New Grad position at micro1 remote?
- Yes, the Software Engineer New Grad position at micro1 is a remote role. However, candidates must be able to overlap with the PST timezone for at least 6-8 hours daily.
- What kind of projects will a Software Engineer New Grad work on at micro1?
- As a Software Engineer New Grad at micro1, you will work on improving Zara, an AI Recruiter agent. This involves contributing to the design and development of fullstack systems, building backend services and APIs, and developing user-facing features.
- What is the company culture like at micro1 for new graduates?
- micro1 offers an early-career role designed for rapid growth, with a strong emphasis on mentorship from experienced engineers. The culture encourages learning, collaboration, and making smart tradeoffs in a fast-paced environment.
- Does micro1 require previous internship experience for the Software Engineer New Grad role?
- While internship experience in software engineering is considered a 'nice to have', it is not strictly required. micro1 looks for hands-on experience through internships, academic projects, or personal projects.
- How can I best prepare for the technical interview for the Software Engineer New Grad role at micro1?
- To prepare for the technical interview, you should solidify your understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript, React, Node.js, API concepts, and PostgreSQL. Practicing coding challenges that involve fullstack development and data modeling will also be beneficial.