Entry Level Distributed Systems Engineer Jobs
New grad distributed systems engineer jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio of distributed projects or internship work often carries more weight than tenure. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Science & Research, and Accounting & Auditing, with employers like Discord, EY, and KREA hiring at this level now.
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At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence. We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go. Join EY and help to build a better working world. At EY, our purpose is to shape the future. The insights and quality services we provide help build trust and confidence in the capital markets and economies all over the world. We develop outstanding leaders who are teamed to deliver our promises to all our stakeholders. In so doing, we play a critical role in building a better working world for our people, for our clients and for our communities.
The opportunity
The Platforms Practice specializes in mission-critical, intelligent platforms for the world’s most ambitious organizations. Using our product-driven, AI-centric approach, we empower organizations to build for the intelligent digital future. Our elite team of product leaders, data scientists, designers, and software engineers enable our clients to solve their most complex product challenges and positively impact people and the world. Software engineers are problem solvers. While most have deep expertise in specific areas of the technology stack (front end, back end, data, security etc.), all are comfortable swimming across lanes. This is really important in delivering the product and platform outcomes that our customers expect. In this role, you will identify and define user/customer requirements, focusing on developing user interfaces (UI) across various platforms such as mobile, web, and tablets. You will be responsible for creating software components and services that interact seamlessly with upstream and downstream components, ensuring that business requirements are met through effective coding and programming.
Your Key Responsibilities
As a Senior Application Designer and Developer, you will play a pivotal role in delivering innovative solutions. Your time will be spent on various responsibilities, including:
- Collaborating with clients to gather and analyze requirements, ensuring that the final product meets their needs.
- Designing and developing user interfaces that are not only functional but also enhance user experience.
- Writing clean, maintainable code and creating specifications that support business objectives.
Regular travel may be required to meet with clients, providing you with the opportunity to engage directly with stakeholders.
Skills And Attributes For Success
To excel in this role, you should possess a blend of technical and interpersonal skills. The following attributes will make a significant impact:
- Translate business requirements into technical design and architecture
- Develop prototypes and demos quickly
- Function as part of an agile delivery process
- Work on distributed systems problems ranging from scheduling, resource management, messaging, distributed caching and infrastructure automation
- Solve sophisticated data and analytics problems at scale
- Apply machine learning and AI systems to real-world business problems
- Build world-class user experiences across a range of interfaces
- Create automation systems for testing, continuous integration and continuous deployment
- Design APIs and extensibility models for platform use cases that haven’t yet been imagined
- Teach our clients how to build and deliver commercial software and services at scale
- Strong understanding of agile delivery and development methodologies
- Proficiency in application development tools and quality assurance practices
- Ability to build and manage relationships with clients, fostering trust and value
- Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying complex ideas with clarity
To qualify for the role, you must have
A Bachelor’s degree required (4-year degree). Typically, no less than 2 - 4 years relevant experience.
- 3-5+ years of experience with Angular or similar frontend frameworks
- Strong knowledge of JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular
- Knowledge of PostgreSQL and Temporal
- Knowledge of Generative AI and building Agents
- Ability to design and implement robust APIs and microservices using Java, Python, FastAPI and OpenAPI
- Integrate authentication and authorization mechanisms using Keycloak, OAuth2, OIDC, and Azure Active Directory (AAD)
- Experience with Data Visualization tools like: D3, Highcharts, Ploty.js, Ember Charts
- Experience using Commercial Dashboards (PowerBI, Tableau, Looker)
- Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) / unit testing
- Experience working on complex problems and in a complex codebase
- Knowledge of frontend “best practices” around page performance
Ideally, you’ll also have
- A passion for delivering commercial software products and platforms to market
- Be deeply technical and constantly in a state of learning
- Able to communicate clearly and efficiently with a variety of audiences including developers, clients, customers, partners and executives
- Fearless in getting “hands-on” with technology and execution
- Strong understanding of modern software engineering processes
- Deep understanding and interest in cloud and distributed systems architectures
- Comfortable with ambiguity with a drive for clarity
- Experience leading and growing technical talent (for software engineering managers)
- Experience in complex problem-solving and critical thinking
- Strong emotional agility and the ability to collaborate in hybrid environments
- A proactive approach to learning and adapting to new technologies
What We Look For
We seek individuals who are not only technically proficient but also possess a strong sense of curiosity and a desire to learn. Top performers are those who can navigate complex challenges with ease, communicate effectively, and build meaningful relationships with clients and colleagues alike.
What We Offer You
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences. We’ll empower you in a flexible environment, and fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams. Learn more.
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We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The base salary range for this job in all geographic locations in the US is $102,500 to $187,900. The base salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $122,900 to $213,400. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options.
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Join us in our team-led and leader-enabled hybrid model. Our expectation is for most people in external, client serving roles to work together in person 40-60% of the time over the course of an engagement, project or year.
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Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today. EY accepts applications for this position on an on-going basis. For those living in California, please click here for additional information. EY focuses on high-ethical standards and integrity among its employees and expects all candidates to demonstrate these qualities.
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EY is building a better working world by creating new value for clients, people, society and the planet, while building trust in capital markets. Enabled by data, AI and advanced technology, EY teams help clients shape the future with confidence and develop answers for the most pressing issues of today and tomorrow. EY teams work across a full spectrum of services in assurance, consulting, tax, strategy and transactions. Fueled by sector insights, a globally connected, multi-disciplinary network and diverse ecosystem partners, EY teams can provide services in more than 150 countries and territories.
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Entry Level Distributed Systems Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level distributed systems engineer job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for hands-on evidence that you can build and reason about distributed systems. A GitHub portfolio showing projects involving message queues, consensus algorithms, or fault-tolerant services stands out. Coursework in operating systems, databases, or networking helps, and any internship or open-source contribution involving distributed components gives you a concrete edge in interviews.
Which companies hire entry level distributed systems engineers?
Companies hiring entry level distributed systems engineers right now include Discord, EY, and KREA, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, including large technology companies with new grad programs, cloud infrastructure startups, and financial services firms building high-availability platforms.
Are there remote entry level distributed systems engineer jobs?
Yes, though remote availability varies by employer and team. About 50% of entry level distributed systems engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, so candidates have real flexibility without being limited to a single metro area. On-site roles still dominate at companies that prefer new engineers to work closely with senior teammates during onboarding.
Are these new grad distributed systems engineer jobs?
Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior distributed systems engineer roles. A new grad friendly posting typically welcomes zero to two years of experience and accepts internships, capstone projects, or a strong portfolio in place of full-time work history. Look for language like "new grad program", "junior engineer", or "0-2 years" to confirm a role is open to candidates just entering the field.
Which industries hire the most entry level distributed systems engineers?
Entry Level distributed systems engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Science & Research, and Accounting & Auditing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at the entry level because they operate large-scale, latency-sensitive infrastructure that constantly needs engineers who can learn distributed systems fundamentals on the job while contributing from day one.