Software Development Engineer - Entry Level

Description and Requirements
The Team You Will Join
When you join MetLife's US Technology team, you'll be part of a forward-thinking group dedicated to shaping the future of digital solutions for customers worldwide. You'll develop, maintain and support technology applications and delivery, leveraging AI, automation, and contemporary ways of working to enhance experiences and drive business outcomes. Your work will simplify complex processes, improve tech resiliency, and ensure high-performing, seamless solutions that power life's most important moments. In this dynamic environment, you'll collaborate with talented peers across teams and functions, expanding your skills in impactful ways. Ready to push boundaries and set new industry standards? Join us and help drive the future of technology forward.
The Opportunity
As an Early Career Technologist, you will contribute to the development and support of software applications and platforms that help people build a more confident future. This is an ideal opportunity for new college graduates and early-career technologists passionate about learning and building scalable, secure, and intelligent solutions. You'll work in a collaborative, agile environment and gain exposure to modern software engineering practices and AI-enabling technologies.
Location: Hybrid schedule. Must be in commutable distance to:

• Cary, NC

How You'll Help Us Build a Confident Future (Key Responsibilities)

• Support the design, development, testing, and deployment of full stack software applications (UI, API, Data) while leveraging AI tools.
• Participate in peer reviews of code, solution designs, and configurations.
• Assist in gathering and refining product requirements and user stories.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify innovative solutions.
• Contribute to the integration of AI capabilities into applications (e.g., GenAI APIs, ML models).

What You Will Need to Succeed (Required Qualifications)

• A bachelor's degree with exposure to technology, software development, AI/ML, or other technical areas.
• Internship or project experience in software development or AI/ML.
• Experience in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, or any other modern language).

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in technology as part of a personal, academic, or professional project.
• Strong academic record or demonstrated extracurricular success (research, projects) in any field
• Exposure to AI/ML and other technology concepts such as:
  • Prompt engineering and LLM APIs (e.g., Azure OpenAI)
  • Responsive UI/UX development
  • Relational vs. NoSQL databases
• Exposure to cloud-native application development and deployment on platforms such as Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and apply new skills to deliver high quality software as evidenced by academic or project experience.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

Candidate must be currently authorized to work in the United States and must not require MetLife sponsorship or support for an immigration-related employment benefit (e.g., work permit or temporary work visa) in any capacity now or in the future.
Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.
The expected salary range for this position is 65,000 - 85,000. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
Benefits We Offer
Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!
About MetLife
Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World's 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world's leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we're inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it's #AllTogetherPossible . Join us!
MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law ("protected characteristics").
If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at [email protected]. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.
MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
65,000 - 85,000
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