Job Description

Software Engineer (Entry Level)

Job Overview

As a Software Engineer at Cognition, you will work with an Agile software development team to design, develop, and configure Cognition Cockpit® Platform and its extensions. Work on the Cockpit Platform includes designing and implementing front-end user interface and back-end business logic to efficiently retrieve and process data. Work on extensions includes designing and implementing configurations, code modules, and server-side utilities. Work will include using web scripting languages and object-oriented languages including our Active Scripting Language (ASE).

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and enhance the platform and its extensions through design specifications, coding, debugging, configuration, documentation, and testing
• Engage as a member of the Agile team, including updating sprint tasks and attending scrums
• Execute best practices and procedures defined for software development

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science (3.0 GPA or greater)
• Experience with object-oriented languages (at least one of: C++, C#, Java)
• Experience with web scripting languages (JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, CSS, XML)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented nature
• Good problem analysis skills

Desired Experience:

• Experience with Git
• Experience with Systems or Design Engineering methodology
• Experience with Requirements Management or Product Development software applications
• Commercial experience (as intern or post-graduation)

Working Environment

Office working environment. Limited physical activity, mostly seated throughout the day, continual use of hands for typing, vision requirements for continual computer screen viewing, regular phone calls/online meetings, may need to lift up to 5lbs, low noise levels.

Position Type

Full time, Hybrid. In office days are Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Hours are flexible as per the Employee Handbook. Occasional overtime may be required.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary is commensurate with credentials and experience. Range for position $80,000 - $100,000.

Cognition offers a wide variety of competitive benefits to help meet your needs and to help you balance your work and personal life. Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with a Safe Harbor 3% company contribution
• Life/ADD, short and long-term disability, PFML, PFL
• Equity incentive plan with stock options
• Flexible holiday and paid time off program

Cognition does not sponsor applicants or employees for employment visas. Being authorized to work in the United States is a precondition for hiring for this position.

Job Location : Lexington, MA | In-office, remote, and hybrid

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