Junior Software Engineering Program - Engineer Associate

Role Description

Join the team leading the next evolution of virtual care. At Teladoc Health, you are empowered to bring your true self to work while helping millions of people live their healthiest lives. Here you will be part of a high-performance culture where colleagues embrace challenges, drive transformative solutions, and create opportunities for growth. Together, we’re transforming how better health happens.

The Junior Software Engineering Program provides hands‑on learning, mentorship, and structured guidance to help junior engineers strengthen their skills and contribute meaningfully on real projects. This is a great opportunity to launch your software engineering career by applying core computer science principles to real production systems. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers, gain hands‑on development experience, and steadily grow your technical independence as you build confidence and expertise. The role is designed for early‑career engineers who want structured mentorship, real ownership, and clear growth into the next stage of their engineering career path.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, build, and improve well‑defined software features within existing systems
• Apply engineering fundamentals to break down problems and evaluate solution options, with guidance
• Write clean, maintainable, well‑tested code following established best practices
• Create and run unit and basic functional tests to ensure reliable, high‑quality software
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical problem‑solving sessions
• Troubleshoot bugs and technical issues with increasing independence
• Use modern development tools, version control, and testing frameworks in daily work
• Document technical decisions and learnings to support maintainability and knowledge sharing
• Collaborate with engineers, product partners, and stakeholders to turn requirements into working solutions
• Continuously learn and develop your software engineering skills

The time spent on each responsibility reflects an estimate and is subject to change dependent on business needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field or equivalent hands‑on experience (internships, apprenticeships, bootcamps, open‑source, or personal projects)
• Solid understanding of core computer science concepts (data structures, algorithms, software fundamentals)
• Experience with at least one programming language and version control (e.g., Git)
• Familiarity with modern development practices such as testing, build tools, and team workflows
• Strong problem‑solving skills, curiosity, and desire to grow as an engineer
• Exposure to Agile or iterative development environments is a plus
• Experience working in shared codebases through coursework or projects is a plus
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

Requirements

• The above qualifications, knowledge, experience, and/or background are expected but not required for this role

Benefits

• The base salary for this position is $80,000
• This position is eligible for a performance bonus and benefits (subject to eligibility requirements)
• Total compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to, type of position, location, education level, work experience, and certifications
• We follow a Flexible Vacation Policy, intended for rest, relaxation, and personal time
• All time off must be approved by your manager prior to use
• You will also receive 80 hours of Paid Sick, Safe, and Caregiver Leave annually
• This applies to full-time positions only