P1P1 — Entry-Level Professional
Entry
Completes well-defined development tasks under close supervision. Learns codebase; writes basic modules; assists in testing/debugging.
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
- Completes well-defined development tasks
- Assists in testing/debugging
- Learns and understands the codebase
- Writes basic modules
- Write and test basic code modules
- Assist in debugging processes
- Participate in code reviews
Skills, knowledge & tools
- Basic programming
- Debugging
- Codebase navigation
- Collaboration tools
- Version control systems
- Software development lifecycle
- Basic coding standards
- Testing methodologies
- Version control
- Software documentation
- Action Oriented
- Learning Agility
- Collaboration
- Basic programming skills
- Attention to detail
What good looks like
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related STEM field
- Basic understanding of programming languages
- Familiarity with software development tools
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)