Junior Software Engineering Program - Associate Engineer

Join the team leading the next evolution of virtual care. 

At Teladoc Health, you are empowered to bring your true self to work while helping millions of people live their healthiest lives.

Here you will be part of a high-performance culture where colleagues embrace challenges, drive transformative solutions, and create opportunities for growth. Together, we’re transforming how better health happens.

The Junior Software Engineering Program provides hands‑on learning, mentorship, and structured guidance to help junior engineers strengthen their skills and contribute meaningfully on real projects. This is a great opportunity to launch your software engineering career by applying core computer science principles to real production systems. You’ll work alongside experienced engineers, gain hands‑on development experience, and steadily grow your technical independence as you build confidence and expertise.

The role is designed for early‑career engineers who want structured mentorship, real ownership, and clear growth into the next stage of their engineering career path.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, build, and improve well‑defined software features within existing systems
• Apply engineering fundamentals to break down problems and evaluate solution options, with guidance
• Write clean, maintainable, well‑tested code following established best practices
• Create and run unit and basic functional tests to ensure reliable, high‑quality software
• Participate in code reviews, design discussions, and technical problem‑solving sessions
• Troubleshoot bugs and technical issues with increasing independence
• Use modern development tools, version control, and testing frameworks in daily work
• Document technical decisions and learnings to support maintainability and knowledge sharing
• Collaborate with engineers, product partners, and stakeholders to turn requirements into working solutions
• Continuously learn and develop your software engineering skills

The time spent on each responsibility reflects an estimate and is subject to change dependent on business needs.

Qualifications Expected for Position

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field or equivalent hands‑on experience (internships, apprenticeships, bootcamps, open‑source, or personal projects)
• Solid understanding of core computer science concepts (data structures, algorithms, software fundamentals)
• Experience with at least one programming language and version control (e.g., Git)
• Familiarity with modern development practices such as testing, build tools, and team workflows
• Strong problem‑solving skills, curiosity, and desire to grow as an engineer
• Exposure to Agile or iterative development environments is a plus
• Experience working in shared codebases through coursework or projects is a plus
• For US-based roles, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• We are only considering candidates located in these states:  AL, AK, AZ, AR, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MS, MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WV, WI, WY
   

The above qualifications, knowledge, experience, and/or background are expected but not required for this role.

We follow a Flexible Vacation Policy, intended for rest, relaxation, and personal time. All time off must be approved by your manager prior to use. You will also receive 80 hours of Paid Sick, Safe, and Caregiver Leave annually. This applies to full-time positions only. If you are applying for a part-time role, your recruiter can provide additional details.

As part of our hiring process, we verify identity and credentials, conduct interviews (live or video), and screen for fraud or misrepresentation. Applicants who falsify information will be disqualified.

Teladoc Health will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Why join Teladoc Health?

• Teladoc Health is transforming how better health happens. Learn how when you join us in pursuit of our impactful mission. 

• Chart your career path with meaningful opportunities that empower you to grow, lead, and make a difference.

• Join a multi-faceted community that celebrates each colleague’s unique perspective and is focused on continually improving, each and every day.  

• Contribute to an innovative culture where fresh ideas are valued as we increase access to care in new ways.   

• Enjoy an inclusive benefits program centered around you and your family, with tailored programs that address your unique needs.

• Explore candidate resources with tips and tricks from Teladoc Health recruiters and learn more about our company culture by exploring #TeamTeladocHealth on LinkedIn.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we never have and never will discriminate against any job candidate or employee due to age, race, religion, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, membership in an employee organization, medical condition, family history, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, parental status, or pregnancy). In our innovative and inclusive workplace, we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind.

Teladoc Health respects your privacy and is committed to maintaining the confidentiality and security of your personal information. In furtherance of your employment relationship with Teladoc Health, we collect personal information responsibly and in accordance with applicable data privacy laws, including but not limited to, the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA).  Personal information is defined as: Any information or set of information relating to you, including (a) all information that identifies you or could reasonably be used to identify you, and (b) all information that any applicable law treats as personal information. Teladoc Health’s Notice of Privacy Practices for U.S. Employees’ Personal information is available at this link.