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Engineering Apprentice

Software EngineerSoftware EngineerFull TimeRemoteTeam 201-500Since 2015H1B SponsorCompany Site LinkedIn

Location

Alabama + 29 more

Posted

77 days ago

Salary

$60K / year

English

Job Description

• As an Engineering Apprentice at Nava, you’ll receive on-the-job training, technical instruction, and structured career development to build lasting professional skills. You’ll learn by doing—contributing to real projects that have meaningful public impact. • Throughout the program, you’ll develop core software engineering skills in coding, testing, debugging, version control, and collaborative development, all while gaining hands-on experience building scalable, human-centered digital services for the public sector. • Apprenticeships begin with an immersive remote onboarding experience to build a foundational understanding of the profession. • Apprentices will then join a Nava team to train on-the-job, while continuing to engage in engineering-specific curriculum throughout your full-time, paid, on-the-job training.

Job Requirements

Ability to work remotely, including strong, proactive communication skills; ensure productivity, clear blockers, and share your work progress while working independently
Communicate clearly and professionally in writing, in-person, and through online tools
Exhibit good judgment and adapt to new situations with flexibility and resilience
Willingness to ask questions, seek feedback, and learn from mistakes
Strong time management and organizational skills; able to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Demonstrated curiosity and eagerness to learn new tools, technologies, and approaches
Dependable, accountable, and able to follow through on commitments and take ownership of your work
Collaborative mindset; comfortable working with teammates across disciplines while learning from others
Some experience with coding, including through coursework, workforce training programs or software bootcamps

Benefits

Health coverage — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans to support your overall health needs
Insurance coverage — Nava provides disability, life, and accidental death insurance at no cost
Time off — vacation, holidays (including Juneteenth), and floating holidays to rest and recharge
Company holidays — enjoy 12 paid federal holidays each year on top of your regular PTO
Annual bonus — when Nava meets its goals, eligible employees receive a performance-based annual bonus
Parental leave — paid time off for new parents, plus weekly meals delivered to your home
Wellness program — full platform offering physical, mental, & emotional health resources & support tools
Virtual care — see doctors online with no copay through UnitedHealthcare’s virtual visit program
Sabbatical leave — earn extended unpaid leave after continuous service for personal growth or rest
401(k) match — Nava matches 4% of your salary to support your retirement savings plan
Flexible work — remote-first environment with flexibility built around your schedule and responsibilities
Home office setup — company laptop & setup assistance provided via Staples for remote work needs
Utility support — monthly reimbursement to help offset eligible home office utility expenses
Learning opportunities — internal training programs and resources to help grow your professional skills
Development opportunities — LinkedIn Learning access & an annual allowance for courses, tuition, & certs
Referral bonus — get rewarded when you refer great people who join the Nava team
Commuter benefits — pre-tax commuter programs to support in-office travel when applicable
Supportive culture — A collaborative and remote-friendly team environment where people genuinely care