Starting your software engineering career with a global technology company can be an exciting opportunity to build practical skills and work on real-world products. PTC is hiring a Junior Software Engineer in San Mateo, California, offering an estimated salary range of $85,000–$100,000 per year. This role can be a strong fit for candidates looking to grow their software development expertise while working in a professional technology environment.
Job Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Company Name | PTC |
| Role | Junior Software Engineer |
| Qualification | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field |
| Job Location | San Mateo, CA, USA |
| Salary | $85,000–$100,000 per year |
| Work Type | Full-Time |
| Job Type | Software Engineering |
| Job Level | Junior / Entry-Level |
| Industry | Software & Technology |
Job Description
We are looking for a Junior Software Engineer who is eager to learn and contribute to the development of Arena’s SaaS applications. This is an ideal role for someone early in their engineering career who wants exposure to modern web development, scalable SaaS architecture, and cross functional teamwork in a supportive environment.
You will work closely with senior engineers, product managers, and QA to build and enhance front‑end features, fix bugs, maintain code quality, and grow your technical skillset.
Key Responsibilities
The Junior Software Engineer will:
- Assist in developing and maintaining front‑end components using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
- Implement UI changes based on provided design mockups and guidance from senior engineers.
- Translate prototypes into well structured, maintainable code with support from the team.
- Contribute to enhancements and bug fixes across Arena’s Web and Application layers.
- Write simple unit tests and help improve test coverage under mentorship.
- Participate in requirement discussions, code reviews, and team design sessions as a learning opportunity.
- Document code changes and implementation details clearly.
- Support troubleshooting and debugging activities with guidance from more senior team members.
Required Qualifications
- US Citizenship is required due to FedRAMP/ITAR needs.
- Ability to commute to the San Mateo office 2-3 days a week.
- 0–2 years of experience developing web applications (internship, co‑op, academic, or project experience welcomed).
- Foundational understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and general web development principles.
- Basic experience with a modern JavaScript framework (React preferred; Angular/Vue familiarity a plus).
- Understanding of responsive design and browser compatibility fundamentals.
- Some exposure to object-oriented programming (Java preferred) through coursework or practical projects.
- Familiarity with relational databases and SQL concepts.
- Clear verbal and written communication skills.
- Curiosity, attention to detail, and willingness to learn in a collaborative environment.
Preferred (Nice to Have)
- Experience with source control tools such as Git.
- Exposure to SaaS applications or cloud environments.
- Experience writing unit tests or conducting basic QA.
- Personal/portfolio projects demonstrating UI development or JavaScript framework usage.
What Success Looks Like in the First 6–12 Months
- Demonstrates steady growth in contributing production ready frontend code.
- Gains confidence in Arena’s architecture and codebase.
- Reliably completes assigned tasks and bug fixes with increasing autonomy.
- Participates actively in code reviews and team discussions.
- Builds strong working relationships across engineering, QA, and product.
Selection Process
- Application and resume screening
- Initial recruiter or HR discussion
- Technical assessment or coding evaluation
- Technical interview with the engineering team
- Behavioral and team-fit interview
- Final interview
- Offer and background verification
How to Apply
- Review the Junior Software Engineer position requirements.
- Prepare an updated resume highlighting your software development skills, education, and relevant projects.
- Submit your application through the official job application link.
- Complete any required assessments or screening questions.
- Attend the interview rounds if shortlisted.
- Follow up with the recruiting team regarding the application status.
