Entry Level Software Development Team Lead Jobs

New grad software development team lead jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with little to no experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Artificial Intelligence, with employers like TikTok, Google, and OpenAI hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles873+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerTikTok
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type80% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Software Engineer
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Software Engineer
Micron Technology
Boise, Idaho
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Data Science & Analytics
Backend Engineering
Cloud Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Senior Java/Python Software Engineer
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Senior Java/Python Software Engineer
KPG99 INC
California
Software Engineering
Cloud & DevOps
Backend Engineering
DevOps
Remote (US)
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Software Engineer
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Software Engineer
KGS Technology Group, Inc
Remote
Software Engineering
Quality Assurance & Testing (QA Testing)
Cloud & DevOps
Backend Engineering
Hybrid
Bachelor's

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System Software Developer
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System Software Developer
Apple
Cupertino, California
Software Engineering
Backend Engineering
$129k - $225k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
10,000+

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Software & Controls Engineer
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Software & Controls Engineer
GLOBAL Automation Technologies
Auburn Hills, Michigan
Specialized Engineering
Software Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Robotics Engineering
On-Site
Bachelor's
2-10

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Entry Level Software Development Team Lead Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • TikTok44
  • Google27
  • OpenAI25
  • Amazon23
  • XoriantːUS20

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software438
  • Electronics & Hardware74
  • Artificial Intelligence57
  • Science & Research47
  • Manufacturing46

Entry Level Software Development Team Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level software development team lead job?

Employers hiring at the entry level look for candidates who can demonstrate technical grounding alongside early signs of collaborative or organizational ability. A portfolio showing real projects, contributions to open-source work, or internship experience where you coordinated tasks among peers can set you apart. Bootcamp graduates and recent computer science or engineering graduates are both competitive, especially when applications highlight problem-solving process, not just outcomes.

Which companies hire entry level software development team leads?

Companies hiring entry level software development team leads right now include TikTok, Google, and OpenAI, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of growth-stage startups building out their first engineering teams and larger organizations with structured new-graduate programs that place candidates into junior team lead tracks.

Are there remote entry level software development team lead jobs?

Yes, though on-site roles still make up a significant share of openings at this experience level. About 20% of entry level software development team lead openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so candidates open to relocating or working from a company office will see a broader set of opportunities than those searching exclusively for fully remote positions.

Are these new grad software development team lead jobs?

Yes, these listings include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or project work in place of full-time history, or explicitly invites candidates who are early in their career. If you're a new grad searching for a first step into a leadership-adjacent engineering role, these openings are the right place to start.

Which industries hire the most entry level software development team leads?

Entry Level software development team lead roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Electronics & Hardware, and Artificial Intelligence, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors tend to drive hiring at this level because they run high volumes of software projects and regularly bring in junior candidates to grow into coordination roles as their teams scale.