Software Development Engineer I

Ulteig•Greenwood Village, CO

3d•$80,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Ulteig is seeking a new or recent Computer Science graduate for an entry-level software engineering role focused on building with modern AI technologies. The role is based in the Greenwood Village, Colorado office and requires regular in-person attendance. Within Digital Transformation, the position contributes to AI-enabled software that addresses business needs and supports evolving processes and customer experiences. Working with experienced software engineers and AI leaders, the engineer will help translate business problems into AI-enabled solutions through code, prototypes, and experiments. The role offers mentorship, structured learning, and growing responsibility, with opportunities to develop technical depth and confidence while building a foundation for a long-term software engineering career.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field.
Working knowledge of at least one programming language, such as C#, Python, Java, or similar.
Solid understanding of data structures and data handling, APIs and basic system design, and basic design patterns.
Familiarity with AI tools such as copilots or chat-based assistants for coding or problem-solving.
Demonstrated interest in AI and modern software development through coursework, projects, hackathons, research, or self-directed learning.
Strong curiosity and enthusiasm for building, experimenting, and learning.
Comfort using AI to accelerate work while valuing engineering fundamentals and good design.
Growth mindset and openness to coaching, feedback, and continuous improvement.
Responsible and thoughtful approach to using AI technologies.
Self-starter who takes ownership of learning and assigned work.
Openness to innovation and applying evolving technology and AI tools to enhance workflows, solve problems, and drive continuous improvement.
Authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

Introductory exposure to AI, machine learning, or generative AI concepts, academic or hands-on.
Internships, co-ops, academic projects, or personal projects.

Responsibilities

Contribute to the design, development, and testing of AI-enabled software solutions under the guidance of senior engineers.
Write production-quality code using technologies such as C#, Python, React, APIs, and modern AI tools.
Build and enhance features incorporating large language models, agents, vision, and automation.
Assist with prototypes and proofs of concept to explore use cases and validate feasibility.
Apply software engineering fundamentals such as readability, testability, performance, and maintainability, including when using AI-assisted development tools.
Use AI coding assistants and techniques to accelerate development while understanding the generated code.
Apply emerging AI patterns, including prompt design, retrieval, and tool use, in supervised settings.
Assess when AI is appropriate and when traditional software patterns are more suitable.
Develop an ethical, secure, and responsible approach to using AI in business workflows.
Collaborate with software engineers, product partners, and business stakeholders.
Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and sprint ceremonies.
Seek feedback, ask thoughtful questions, and continuously improve technical skills.
Engage in training, workshops, and learning opportunities focused on AI, cloud, and modern software development.