Software Engineer, New Grad (Zara)

Job Title: Software Engineer, New Grad (Zara)

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Remote (Must overlap PST timezone at least 6-8 hours)

The Role

This is an early-career fullstack role designed for recent graduates who want to grow quickly by building real products. You’ll contribute to — and gradually take ownership of — core product features end-to-end.

You’ll primarily work on improving Zara, our AI Recruiter agent, helping shape how it operates, scales, and delivers value to users—while being mentored by experienced engineers.

What You’ll Work On

1. Contribute to the design and development of fullstack systems powering core product workflows.
2. Build backend services and APIs with guidance, focusing on clean, maintainable code.
3. Develop user-facing features and interfaces that ship directly to real users.
4. Support data modeling efforts and learn best practices for database performance and scalability.
5. Collaborate with product and design teams to turn ideas into working features.
6. Participate in code reviews, testing, and continuous improvement of engineering quality.
7. Help debug issues and learn how to maintain reliable production systems.
8. Grow your ability to make smart tradeoffs between speed and quality in a fast-paced environment.

What We’re Looking For

1. Recent graduate (or graduating soon) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
2. Hands-on experience through internships, academic projects, or personal projects.
3. Solid fundamentals in JavaScript/TypeScript.
4. Familiarity with frontend frameworks like React (or similar).
5. Familiarity with backend development (Node.js).
6. Exposure to databases (PostgreSQL or similar) and general data modeling concepts.
7. Understanding of how APIs work and how applications communicate.
8. Curiosity, strong willingness to learn, and attention to detail.

Nice to Have (Not Required)

1. Internship experience in software engineering.
2. Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
3. Familiarity with Git, CI/CD basics, or deployment workflows.
4. Interest in AI, data-driven products, or modern system design.
5. Experience working on team projects or hackathons.

Compensation & Benefits Notice

The national pay range for this full-time position is base salary of $110,000 –$150,000 USD. All employees are eligible for equity compensation, and employees may also receive performance-based bonuses, dependent on role and subject to company policies. micro1 provides a comprehensive benefits package, including up to 100% reimbursement for health-insurance premiums, paid time off, a 401(K) plan with a company match, and additional benefits designed to support a high-performing, remote-first workforce.

micro1 is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, reach out to support@micro1.ai.

Our hiring process utilizes artificial intelligence tools to assist in candidate screening and assessment. Our AI tools are designed to complement, not replace, human decision-making.

Disclaimer

The information contained in this job posting, including but not limited to role responsibilities, qualifications, compensation, and benefits, is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute a binding offer of employment. micro1 reserves the right to amend, modify, or withdraw any portion of this posting at its sole discretion and without prior notice. All employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.