Entry Level Software Systems Engineer Jobs

New grad software systems engineer jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings mix on-site, remote, and hybrid settings across Technology & Software, Science & Research, and Electronics & Hardware, with employers like Apple, OpenAI, and AMD hiring at this level now.

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Open roles21
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerApple
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type70% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE
Systems / Software Engineer I Graduate
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE
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Systems / Software Engineer I Graduate
Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE
Roseville, California
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
$81k - $164k/yr
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
10,000+

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REGENT Craft, Inc.
Embedded Systems Software Engineer
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REGENT Craft, Inc.
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Embedded Systems Software Engineer
REGENT Craft, Inc.
North Kingstown, Rhode Island
Full-stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Technical Program Management
51-200

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Oracle
Senior Systems Software Engineer
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Oracle
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Senior Systems Software Engineer
Oracle
Nashville, Tennessee
Engineering (Non-Software)
Product Management
Technical Product & Program Management
10,000+

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AMD
Staff Software Development Engineer - Rust, Compilers, and GPU Systems
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AMD
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Staff Software Development Engineer - Rust, Compilers, and GPU Systems
AMD
San Jose, California
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
UI/UX Design
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering
5,001-10,000

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Jobot
BAS/HVAC Systems Software Engineer II
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Jobot
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BAS/HVAC Systems Software Engineer II
Jobot
Covina, California
Specialized Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering (Non-Software)
Backend Engineering
Software Engineering
$90k - $135k/yr
On-Site
None

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Entry Level Software Systems Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

Apple
Apple2 open roles
OpenAI
OpenAI2 open roles
AMD
AMD1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Science & Research
  • Electronics & Hardware
  • Aerospace & Defense
  • Manufacturing

Entry Level Software Systems Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get an entry level software systems engineer job?

Employers hiring at the entry level look for candidates who can demonstrate systems thinking through real work, not just coursework. A GitHub portfolio with projects showing version control, scripting, or system design gives you a concrete edge. Internship experience, even one semester, signals you've worked in a professional environment. Tailor your resume to each posting by mirroring the technical stack listed in the job description.

Which companies hire entry level software systems engineers?

Companies hiring entry level software systems engineers right now include Apple, OpenAI, and AMD, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a range of employers, including large technology firms, defense contractors, and mid-size companies building out their engineering teams.

Are there remote entry level software systems engineer jobs?

Yes, though on-site roles still dominate at the entry level. About 30% of entry level software systems engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, so candidates willing to work on-site will see a broader pool of options, while remote-only searches are more selective but still active.

Are these new grad software systems engineer jobs?

Yes, the listings here include new grad, recent graduate, and junior software systems engineer roles. A posting is new-grad friendly when it welcomes zero to two years of experience, accepts internships or academic projects as qualifying experience, or lists a portfolio as an alternative to full-time work history. Searching for roles with those signals is the most direct way to find openings suited to where you are right now.

Which industries hire the most entry level software systems engineers?

Entry Level software systems engineer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Science & Research, and Electronics & Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Those sectors drive hiring at this level because they build and maintain complex technical infrastructure that requires a steady pipeline of engineers entering the field.