P1P1 — Entry-Level Professional
Entry
Assist in small technical projects under guidance. Perform routine engineering tasks (coding, testing) and report to seniors.
What this level means
New to role or field; performs basic tasks under supervision
- Scope
- Own tasks within a defined component
- Autonomy
- Close supervision; work reviewed frequently
- Complexity
- Routine problems with known solutions
- Impact
- Own deliverables
- Decision rights
- Few independent decisions; escalates the rest
- Leadership
- None — building the craft
- Typical experience
- 0–2 yrs
What you'd do
- Assist in technical projects
- Perform routine engineering tasks
- Report progress to senior engineers
- Participate in team meetings
- Contribute to project documentation
- Support testing and quality assurance
- Engage in continuous learning
- Collaborate with peers on problem-solving
- Assist in coding and testing
- Participate in project meetings
- Document project progress
Skills, knowledge & tools
- Coding
- Testing
- Problem-solving
- Technical documentation
- Team collaboration
- Software development lifecycle
- Basic engineering principles
- Project management tools
- Quality assurance processes
- Technical reporting
- Collaboration
- Learning Agility
- Basic technical skills
- Attention to detail
- Communication
What good looks like
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
- Basic understanding of software development
- Strong communication skills
What it pays
Market-pay benchmarks for this family × level are being recalibrated across all survey sources and will return shortly.
O*NET / SOC: 15-0000 — Computer & Mathematical Occupations (inferred)