Who We Are

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.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

What You’ll Need

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

The typical annual salary range for this position is shown below and is negotiable depending upon experience and location.

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. Learn more at https://roberthalfbenefits.com.

Robert Half Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veteran

As part of Robert Half’s Corporate Services facility employment process, any offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Our recruiters use their expertise and may utilize AI to help with their evaluation of candidates.

Robert Half is committed to being an equal employment employer offering opportunities to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities. If you believe you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to apply for a position, please contact us by sending an email to [email protected] or call 1.855.744.6947 for assistance.

In your email please include the following:

• The specific accommodation requested to complete the employment application.

• The location(s) (city, state) to which you would like to apply.

For positions located in San Francisco, CA: Robert Half will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

For positions located in Los Angeles County, CA: Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.