Software Engineer

TriNet•Dublin, CA

13d•$89,600 - $179,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Software Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, testing, and releasing applications, platform capabilities, and integrations that support the organization’s technology solutions. TriNet is a leading provider of comprehensive human resources solutions for small to midsize businesses (SMBs). We enhance business productivity by enabling our clients to outsource their HR function to one strategic partner and allowing them to focus on operating and growing their core businesses. Our full-service HR solutions include features such as payroll processing, human capital consulting, employment law compliance and employee benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans and workers’ compensation insurance. TriNet has a nationwide presence and an experienced executive team. Our stock is publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker symbol TNET. If you’re passionate about innovation and making an impact on the large SMB market, come join us as we power our clients’ business success with extraordinary HR.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience (preferred).
Typically 2+ years of experience developing products and platforms using front-end, back-end, or full-stack technologies.
Strong understanding of all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) in a cloud-native environment.
Experience developing software using Java, Python, or other object-oriented programming languages.
Experience with modern UI frameworks such as Angular or React.
Experience with event-driven architecture.
Experience with end-to-end UI/API integration.
Experience with API paradigms such as REST, gRPC, and GraphQL.
Knowledge of caching technologies.
Knowledge of database platforms such as Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL.
Strong understanding of coding best practices, UI and back-end architectures.
Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with geographically distributed teams.
Demonstrates a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and urgency.

Nice To Haves

Leverage coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) for code generation, review, and test creation.
Hands-on experience with RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation).
Hands-on experience with Generative AI technologies.
Hands-on experience with AI agent development.

Responsibilities

Participate in the design and development of new solutions, as well as enhancements, updates, and issue resolution for existing systems.
Contribute across the software development lifecycle (SDLC), with a focus on development, testing, troubleshooting, and debugging.
Follow established coding standards and best practices, contributing through hands-on coding.
Develop unit tests and automated test scripts in support of a test-driven development (TDD) approach.
Leverage coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code) for code generation, review, and test creation (good to have).
Build rapid prototypes and proof of concepts (POCs) to validate new ideas and solutions.