Junior Software Engineer - Rokt Residency

Rokt•New York, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Rokt Residency is an 18-week, full-time, paid early-career program for software engineers, based in Rokt’s New York City office. The cohort runs from January 12, 2027, through May 18, 2027. Residents build and deploy production services and features on an engineering team, using AI tools and automation throughout software development. They work with product managers, designers, and senior Builders, and are expected to make a measurable contribution to their team by the end of the program. Residents may receive a full-time offer to join Rokt as Builders after completing the residency. The role is in an AI-first, fast-moving environment where engineers are expected to use AI coding agents and automation to accelerate coding, testing, deployment, production investigations, and prototyping. Teams work with incomplete information and value initiative, problem-solving, and continuous improvement. Compensation for the residency is approximately $50.48 per hour. Residents also receive a technology allowance for a MacBook Pro M5 and accessories, which they keep after the residency. If a resident secures a full-time offer, the stated total target compensation is $127,000, including a fixed annual salary of $120,000 and an employee equity plan grant. Final compensation depends on the level assessed in the interview process and how experience and skills map to Rokt’s career ladder.

Requirements

Software engineering experience, including internships, personal projects, open-source work, or hackathons.
Strong computer science fundamentals, including data structures, algorithms, and writing clean, tested code.
Proficiency in at least one programming language, such as Python, Go, TypeScript, Java, or C#.
Evidence of having built and shipped something real, such as a project, product, or tool that other people use.
Hands-on experience using AI coding tools to build software.
Ability to work in fast-paced teams.
A tendency to look for new ways to improve and accelerate a function.
Availability to work full-time in the New York office for the full 18 weeks.

Responsibilities

Build and deploy production services and features on a Rokt engineering team, from prototype through release.
Use AI tools and automation to accelerate coding, testing, and deployment.
Identify performance bottlenecks and use data to improve systems operating at the scale of billions of transactions.
Work with product managers, designers, and senior Builders to ship features that drive revenue for Rokt and its partners.
Deliver a measurable contribution to the team by the end of the residency.

Benefits

Approximately $50.48 per hour for the residency.
Technology allowance for a MacBook Pro M5 and accessories, which residents keep after the residency.
Enterprise access to leading AI tools with generous usage limits.
Catered lunch every day and a fully stocked pantry.
Dog-friendly offices.
Permanent employment benefits for employees who join full-time: fully funded medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Permanent employment benefits for employees who join full-time: dollar-for-dollar 401(k) matching up to 4% of fixed annual salary.
Permanent employment benefits for employees who join full-time: fully funded life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance.
Permanent employment benefits for employees who join full-time: equity in the company.
Permanent employment benefits for employees who join full-time: monthly wellness and cell phone allowances.
Permanent employment benefits for employees who join full-time: quarterly performance reviews for most roles.
Permanent employment benefits for employees who join full-time: extra leave, including bonus annual leave and sabbatical leave.