Software Engineer - New Grad [Santa Clara & Bellevue]

nexthopai· 3210 - Engr SW
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📍 Santa Clara, California, United StatesFull Time

About this role

Company Description: Nexthop AI is a cohesive team of seasoned industry experts, who through their collaborative product design as well as system and network engineering capabilities are building innovative networking products and solutions for Hyperscalers and NeoClouds.


Job Responsibilities:

  • Participate in all parts of software engineering, ranging from design and implementation of software solutions to testing and peer review
  • Collaborate with engineers on building and optimizing our core systems
  • Support customers at various stages of development through involvement in project scoping, proof of concept, early trials, and production/escalation support
  • Be a part of shaping a startup - define company culture, challenge and change the ways things are done, and contribute to determining the future of the company


Qualifications: Strong problem-solving skills, quick learning and excitement for a
collaborative startup environment are the most important things we're looking for. The list below are some of the qualifications that will help but aren’t essential to thriving here.

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related field with internship experience.
  • Proficiency in the following languages: Python, C, or C++
  • Solid understanding of systems software, including embedded systems and distributed systems
  • Familiarity with container technologies (e.g., Docker) and databases (e.g., SQL, NoSQL) is a plus
  • Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team
  • Confidence to both ask questions and take ownership of your project(s)



Why Us:
Our company bolsters all the advantages of working at a startup with the expertise of a seasoned team who have successfully built startups into thriving companies. Here you’ll have the unique opportunity to collaborate and learn from top-tier engineers, while still working on mission critical projects. If you are excited to learn, solve hard problems at the forefront of computer systems, and be a part of shaping a burgeoning company, this is the place for you.


Learn More:

Company Launch Press Release - https://nexthop.ai/news-and-event/press-release-company-launch/

CEO Anshul Sadana talking Nexthop on theCUBE - https://nexthop.ai/news-and-event/anshul-sadana-interview-with-cube/

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