
Apprentice, Software Engineering
Purchasing Platform, Inc.
part-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Chicago • Illinois • United States
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Salary
💰 $30 - $35 per hour
Job Level
Tech Stack
About the role
- Write clean, well-tested code in Ruby and JavaScript/TypeScript alongside our engineering team
- Build and ship product features end-to-end — from scoping and implementation through deployment and monitoring
- Contribute to code reviews, technical discussions, and engineering best practices
- Debug and improve existing systems, reducing technical debt and fragile manual workarounds
- Build AI-powered features and workflows using LLM APIs (Anthropic, OpenAI, etc.) in our existing stack
- Connect internal and third-party tools via APIs and integrations (CRMs, project trackers, databases)
- Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Ops, and Product to identify and automate high-impact manual processes
- Document integration patterns, experiments, and results clearly for the wider team
Requirements
- Working knowledge of Ruby or JavaScript/TypeScript — you've built something real with at least one of them
- Familiarity with web development fundamentals: REST APIs, databases, version control with Git
- Hands-on experience with at least one LLM API or AI framework — you've integrated AI into a project
- Genuine curiosity about applied AI — you follow the space and have opinions about what's useful
- Strong communicator — you can explain what you built, why it matters, and what comes next
- High ownership mindset — you surface issues proactively and follow through without being chased.
Benefits
- Health & Wellness: Choose from a variety of health plans tailored to meet your needs. Plus, enjoy a $75/month wellness perk to support your fitness and mental health.
- Financial Security: Plan for the future with our 401(k) plan, featuring a company match. We also provide a $75/month remote work expense reimbursement to cover your cell phone or internet costs.
- Work-Life Balance: With a minimum of 30 days of paid time off each year, including PTO, holidays, and a winter break, you'll have the time you need to relax and recharge.
- Parental Leave: We support new parents with 6 weeks of paid leave, ensuring you have the time to bond with your little one.
- Hybrid Work Model: Our team enjoys the flexibility of a hybrid work model. Join us in-office each Tuesday for our All Hands meeting and collaboration sessions. On other days, choose where you work best, whether from home or our office. We also offer a commuter expense reimbursement perk to make your in-office days easier.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
RubyJavaScriptTypeScriptREST APIsdatabasesGitLLM APIsAI frameworkscode reviewsdebugging
Soft Skills
strong communicatorhigh ownership mindsetcuriosity about applied AI