Software Engineer | Grand Rapids, MI or Remote

Apply Description What we do US Signal is a leading data center services provider, offering secure, reliable network, cloud hosting, colocation, data protection, and disaster recovery services — all powered by its expansive, robust fiber network. We also help customers optimize their IT resources through managed services and professional services that scale with their business. The opportunity US Signal is seeking a Software Engineer to join our Business Systems & AI team — a small, high-velocity engineering group building greenfield software, internal platforms, and cloud-native systems that power how the company operates. You'll write production code from day one, contribute to real project delivery, and grow your technical ownership as you develop alongside experienced engineers. About the role As a Software Engineer, you'll help build and ship the systems our teams rely on every day. You'll develop hands-on proficiency with cloud-native infrastructure, learn to use AI-assisted development tools as a core part of your workflow, and take on increasing autonomy as you build context across our internal platforms. Success in this role means shipping clean, production-quality code, engaging actively in code review, and growing steadily into a trusted contributor on a fast-moving team. What you'll do • Contribute to Software Development: Write clean, production-quality code across greenfield projects and internal platform initiatives, working within the team's established frameworks, languages, and architectures. Participate in code review and apply feedback to continuously improve output quality. • Support Cloud-Native Build and Deployment: Assist in building and deploying cloud-native applications, developing hands-on proficiency with infrastructure-as-code practices and cloud platform fundamentals in a real production environment. • Participate in Technical Problem Solving: Collaborate with the Manager and broader team to investigate, scope, and implement solutions to high-impact business challenges, bringing curiosity to complex problems and delivering working software within defined timelines. • Learn and Apply AI-Assisted Development Practices: Use AI coding tools as a core part of the development workflow to accelerate output, improve code quality, and build proficiency with the modern engineering practices the team uses every day. • Contribute to Internal Platform Development: Build features, integrations, and documentation for US Signal's internal platforms, including Conduit, growing toward greater autonomy as experience and context develop. Requirements Who you are You're an early-career engineer who's serious about the craft and eager to grow in a fast-paced environment. You write functional, thoughtful code, take code review feedback well, and bring curiosity rather than waiting for step-by-step instruction. You communicate clearly about your work, ask good questions when you're stuck, and enjoy building real things alongside experienced engineers. What you bring to the team • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or another technical field, or equivalent practical experience • 1+ years of professional software development experience, including internships or co-ops • Demonstrated ability to write functional code in at least one modern programming language (Python, Go, TypeScript, or similar) • Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) through coursework, personal projects, or work experience Core competencies • Simplify: Problem Solving • Be Transparent: Communication, Trustworthiness • Find a Way to Win: Initiative What we offer In return for your contributions, you'll enjoy a supportive team environment, along with: • Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications • Hands-on mentorship from the Manager, Software Engineering, and experienced engineers • Real project ownership — your code ships to production • Exposure to a modern, AI-assisted engineering workflow and cloud-native tech stack • Remote or hybrid flexibility • Comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off, 10 paid holidays, comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution, Group Term Life insurance covered 100% by employer, and paid volunteer time Compensation The anticipated annual salary range for this position is $65,000 - $85,000 depending on location, skills, experience, and other job-related factors. This role is eligible for an annual performance-based bonus. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to candidate qualifications, experience, geographic location, and internal equity. This is an exempt, salaried position. Working conditions and physical demands This position may be performed in either a standard office or home office environment. It requires prolonged periods of sitting, frequent use of a computer and other office equipment, effective time management in a self-directed setting, and occasional lifting of items up to 25 pounds. All US Signal employees are expected to comply with information security policies to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of company and customer data, as well as applicable state and federal regulations. We are interested in every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time. US Signal is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.