Junior Software Engineer (AI-Native Development Program)

Imagine starting your software engineering career where curiosity matters more than pedigree and your potential is recognized from day one. Here, you'll solve meaningful challenges, build practical solutions, and grow alongside experienced engineers who genuinely invest in your success. Every project becomes another opportunity to sharpen your thinking, expand your skills, and create technology that makes a difference.

You'll discover the satisfaction of transforming ideas into real solutions. You'll build confidence through hands-on experience that accelerates your growth every week. You'll create work you can proudly point to as your career unfolds.

Help reshape the future of software development by combining human creativity with the newest ways of building better software. Together, we'll set a new standard for how talented engineers learn, collaborate, and grow.

Your career shouldn't begin with busywork—it should begin with purpose, momentum, and opportunity. If you're motivated, curious, and eager to keep learning, this is where your next chapter begins.

Junior Software Engineer (AI-Native Development Program)

ROLE SNAPSHOT

• Pay: $80,000.00 to $110,000.00
• Location/Schedule: Remote (United States), Full-Time
• Purpose: Launch your software engineering career while contributing to meaningful technology initiatives through mentorship, hands-on development, and continuous learning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with experienced software engineers on internal technology initiatives.
• Use modern AI-assisted development tools to improve development speed and quality.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance existing applications and services.
• Assist with integrations, automation initiatives, and process improvements.
• Participate in code reviews and technical discussions.
• Create and maintain software documentation and operational procedures.
• Learn modern development, testing, deployment, and security practices.
• Continuously expand technical capabilities through mentorship and hands-on experience.

MUST-HAVE QUALIFICATIONS

• Foundational software development knowledge through education, self-study, coding bootcamps, military technology programs, personal projects, or professional experience.
• Demonstrated problem-solving ability.
• Strong curiosity and desire to learn.
• Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts.
• Comfortable using AI-assisted development tools.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience with one or more modern programming languages.
• Familiarity with Git, APIs, databases, cloud platforms, or web technologies.
• Experience building personal, academic, freelance, or open-source projects.
• Participation in coding bootcamps, military technology programs, or technical training initiatives.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Meaningful technology projects.
• Structured mentorship from experienced software engineers.
• Exposure to modern AI-enabled software development.
• Remote work within the United States.
• Long-term career development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits for successful candidates who join the team.

Honest Challenge

This role is designed for people who enjoy learning quickly, solving unfamiliar problems, and continuously improving. The hiring process includes several evaluation stages, including assessments designed to measure problem-solving, technical judgment, communication, and learning agility. Completing the short embedded application is the first required step.

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Important: Completing the embedded application step is required to be considered.

The pay range for this position is $80,000.00 to $110,000.00. Please note that the quoted pay range for this job is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) experience, including industry or specific experience, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, and/or other applicable laws.

This position is benefits-eligible. Mercola provides competitive, affordable, and diverse benefit programs that support your total health – from a healthy body to a healthy mind. These benefits support you and your family in all aspects of life:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer-Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Optional Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Spending Accounts
• Dayforce Wallet – get paid as you earn
• Employee Discount
• Retirement Planning (401k with matching contribution)
• Pet Insurance
• Wellness Program Offerings
• Paid Time Off, accrued per pay period based on years of service, starting at 15 days annually. 
• 9 Paid Holidays per year, including 1 floating holiday.

The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

The Company expects to accept applications for this position until July 12, 2026, but encourages interested applicants to apply as soon as possible. We will review this information, and one of our Talent Acquisition professionals will reach out if your background aligns with the position.

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

Mercola and its affiliates (“Mercola”) are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race (including hairstyle and texture), color, religion or belief (or lack thereof) (including religious grooming and dress practices), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. If you need accommodation, please send an email to hr@mercola.com to let us know the nature of your request.