P1P1 — Entry-Level Professional
Entry Support
Entry-Level Software Engineer responsible for writing, testing, and debugging code for simple features or bug fixes under guidance.
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
- Write and test code for simple tasks
- Fix bugs under guidance
- Follow established designs and processes
- Document work
- Participate in code reviews
- Assist in system testing
- Support deployment activities
- Maintain code quality standards
- Write and test code
- Fix bugs
- Document code and processes
- Participate in team meetings
Skills, knowledge & tools
- Basic programming
- Debugging
- Code documentation
- Version control systems
- Unit testing
- Basic software design
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Programming languages
- Software development lifecycle
- Code versioning tools
- Basic algorithms
- Data structures
- Software testing
- Development environments
- Technical documentation
- Learning Agility
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Basic Communication
- Problem Solving
- Adaptability
- Time management
- Technical writing
What good looks like
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
- Proficiency in one programming language
- Entry-level certifications (e.g. AWS Cloud Practitioner)
Common titles
Entry Support
Where it sits & what it pays
O*NET / SOC: 15-0000 — Computer & Mathematical Occupations(inferred · under review)
Market-pay benchmarks for this family × level are coming — JobFrame anchors pay to the family/level structure rather than the raw title.