Software Engineer I

Robert Half • San Ramon, CA

3d • $68,000 - $102,000

About The Position

At Robert Half, we’re driven by innovation and a passion for building technology that makes a difference. We’re looking for a Software Engineer I to help design, develop, and support applications that power our global business operations — from finance and HR systems to modern web platforms. As part of our forward-thinking engineering team, you’ll work in an environment that values curiosity and continuous learning. We’re integrating Generative AI and intelligent automation into our development practices to enhance creativity, accelerate delivery, and improve how we solve real business problems. You’ll have the chance to contribute to meaningful projects, collaborate with experienced professionals, and grow your skills through hands-on experience in modern tools and technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, or 2+ years’ equivalent experience in a related field within a medium-to-large IT organization.
• Certifications: Microsoft Tech, PeopleSoft Tech, Java Tech, OpenSource Tech.
• Requires no previous professional experience.
• 1+ years’ experience with a programming or scripting language (C#, Java, JavaScript, SQL).
• 1+ years’ experience writing/modifying programs for small to mid-size applications.
• 1+ years’ experience administering and/or configuring an application.
• Basic knowledge of the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Basic knowledge of n-tiered architecture.
• Basic understanding of database concepts.
• Ability to interact and communicate with customers of varying levels of expertise.
• Ability to communicate technical information to non-technical users.
• Ability to communicate business processes to technical resources.
• Ability to create simple process flow diagrams or flowcharts that demonstrate business or system process flow.
• Ability to gather requirements and create test plans.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to Microsoft container, Open Source container, and Java platforms.
• Familiarity with cloud-based AI services (e.g., Azure OpenAI, AWS Bedrock, or Google Vertex AI) and RESTful API integration with LLMs preferred.
• Foundational understanding of Generative AI and awareness of ethical AI practices.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and resolve basic production issues following department guidelines and troubleshooting practices.
• Provide Level I development and application support.
• Develop individual modules or components in a larger system architecture.
• Modify and/or enhance existing components of a small scale with guidance from a supervisor or senior engineer.
• Perform unit test planning and execution for own code.
• Execute integration testing within project scope.
• Design individual modules or components of limited scope in larger system designs.
• Collaborate on AI-assisted software development tasks, leveraging Generative AI tools to improve coding efficiency, generate test cases, or assist in documentation.
• Support small-scale proof-of-concept projects involving GenAI APIs, prompt engineering, or AI-driven automation within the software stack.
• Participate in continuous learning initiatives related to AI technologies, including model APIs, embeddings, and responsible AI use.

Benefits

• We offer exceptional earning potential and a competitive benefits package, including group health insurance benefits (medical, vision, dental), FSA and HSA healthcare accounts, life and accident insurance, adoption and fertility assistance, paid parental leave of up to 6 weeks, and short/long term disability.
• Robert Half provides paid time off for vacation, personal needs, and sick time. The amount of Choice Time Off (CTO) our people receive varies based on their years of service and is pro-rated based on the hours worked per week. A new hire earns up to 17 days of CTO per calendar year.
• Our people also receive up to 11 paid holidays per calendar year.
• We also offer the opportunity to contribute to our company 401(k) savings and investment plan or deferred compensation plan (if eligible), with an employer match of 100% on the first 3% of your contributions for eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level