Kickstart your software engineering career with MeritFirst! We are looking for passionate and talented New Graduate Software Engineers to join our growing remote team across the United States. If you’re eager to solve real-world problems, build scalable applications, collaborate with experienced engineers, and accelerate your career in a supportive environment, this is an excellent opportunity. Whether you have internship experience, personal projects, or a strong academic background, we encourage you to apply and grow with us.
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | MeritFirst |
| Role | New Graduate Software Engineer |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field (2025/2026 graduates welcome) |
| Job Location | Remote – United States |
| Salary | $80,000 – $120,000 per year |
| Work Type | Remote |
| Job Type | Full-Time |
| Job Level | Entry Level / New Graduate |
| Industry | Information Technology & Software Development |
Job Description
Engineers at the companies in our network build the products customers use every day. You’d write code that solves real problems and ships to production fast. Depending on the team, that could look like:
- Building backend systems that power a SaaS platform
- Working on frontend interfaces that real users interact with daily
- Solving infrastructure challenges that help the company scale
- Debugging production issues and shipping the fix
- Owning features from design through deployment
The common thread: you’ll write real code, see it in production, and learn from engineers who are good at the craft. You ship from day one.
Who we’re looking for
We don’t care where you went to school, your GPA, or the logos on your resume. We care what you can build.
- You can code. You know at least one language well enough to actually build things
- You understand the fundamentals: data structures, how code runs, how to debug when it breaks
- You write code that works, not just code that’s fast to write
- You’re curious about how systems work and why decisions get made
- You take feedback without ego and get better every week
- You can explain your work and ask good questions
No internship at a brand-name company required. We mean that. The ability to actually build and solve problems beats a polished resume every time. If you love building things, we want to see what you’ve got.
What you’ll get
- Competitive comp, real growth as an engineer
- Direct introductions to companies that hire on merit, not credentials
- Standing in a curated network: if one role isn’t the right fit, we put your work in front of other companies hiring through our platform. One application, many shots.
- Real craft. You’ll learn to design systems, write clean code, and solve hard problems alongside talented engineers.
Selection Process
- Submit your online application.
- Resume screening by the recruitment team.
- Online coding assessment.
- Technical interview with software engineers.
- System design or project discussion (role-dependent).
- Behavioral interview with the hiring manager.
- Final interview.
- Offer and onboarding.
How to Apply
- Visit the MeritFirst careers page.
- Search for the New Graduate Software Engineer position.
- Complete the online application form.
- Upload your updated resume.
- Attach relevant academic projects, GitHub profile, or portfolio (optional but recommended).
- Submit your application.
- Monitor your email for updates regarding assessments and interview scheduling.
