Software Engineering NextGen Academy - Entry Level
Core
A 6-month, full-time, paid engineering program for graduates and career changers to build foundational software engineering skills and learn responsible AI usage.
Role type
Entry-level software engineering academy participant
Builds
Hands-on projects inspired by real Rocket Software products and platforms
Domain
Enterprise software engineering with AI augmentation
Deliverable
Production ML models | product features
Required skills
Programming languages (Java, Python, C++, JavaScript), software engineering fundamentals (data structures, algorithms, system design), problem-solving
Preferred skills
AI tools/LLM exposure, Linux development environment, Git, testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines
Technologies
Java, Python, C++, JavaScript, Linux, Git
Responsibilities
Strengthen core software engineering foundations, apply AI tools to accelerate development, work on hands-on projects, collaborate with mentors and participants, deliver end-to-end projects
Seniority
Entry-level, structured training program