Collective is looking for passionate and driven New Graduate Software Engineers to join its growing engineering team in San Francisco, California. This is an exciting opportunity for recent graduates to work on impactful products, collaborate with experienced engineers, and build scalable solutions in a fast-paced environment. If you are enthusiastic about software development, problem-solving, and working with innovative technologies, this role offers a strong platform to launch your career while earning a competitive salary and gaining valuable hands-on experience.
Job Overview
Field
Details
Company Name
Collective
Role
Software Engineer (New Grad)
Qualification
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or related field
We’re looking for a highly motivated Software Engineer to join our growing engineering team. This is an ideal opportunity for someone 0-2 years out of school who wants to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll work on financial products that directly impact self-employed individuals and small businesses across the U.S.
As a key contributor on our product engineering team, you’ll work closely with experienced engineers, product managers, and designers to build and scale core features of our platform. If you’re excited to ship fast, learn constantly, and have real product impact from day one, we would be excited to meet you.
What you’ll do:
Drive end-to-end implementation of features that directly impact solopreneur financial outcomes, owning them from design to launch.
Integrate and leverage AI tools (such as Generative AI and LLMs) to build intuitive, automated user experiences and achieve non-linear scalability.
Contribute across the full stack (Python/Django, React/TypeScript) to develop core features and build systems that replace manual financial workflows.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product and Design to translate business requirements into best-in-class product experiences and high-impact solutions.
Actively participate in technical discussions, code reviews, and planning sessions to elevate engineering practices and shape the technical foundation as we scale.
Learn rapidly from senior engineers, consistently developing your expertise and problem-solving skills in a high-growth environment.
What you’ll bring:
0–2 years of experience with a degree in Computer Engineering or a related field.
A product mindset, committed to balancing technical excellence with tangible customer and business impact.
Eagerness to explore and apply new technologies, including Generative AI and LLMs, to solve complex challenges and automate financial workflows.
A proficiency in a core programming language to have built real projects or contributed to a team, and highly motivated to learn more.
Familiarity with modern web technologies, either through internships or academic projects.
Based in the Bay Area and are committed to a hybrid schedule (3 days/week onsite in SF).
Curious, collaborative, a strong sense of ownership and urgency.
Selection Process
Application Submission
Resume Screening
Online Assessment / Coding Test
Technical Interview Round
Behavioral / HR Interview
Final Selection & Offer Letter
How to Apply
Visit the official Collective careers page
Search for New Grad Software Engineer openings
Review the eligibility criteria and job requirements
Prepare and upload your updated resume
Complete the application form with accurate details
Submit your application and wait for the recruitment team response
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