Software Engineer Apprentice

The Mom Project is thrilled to partner with our client, a leader in the video game and digital entertainment industry, in support of their Apprentice Pathway Program (APP)!

APP is a workforce development program that provides apprenticeships to job seekers from nontraditional backgrounds. We are seeking a Software Engineering professional returning to the workforce after taking time off from their careers for caregiving. The apprenticeship program includes 6 months of paid employment, featuring hands-on work and the opportunity to contribute to ongoing projects.

This role will be a part of a cohort and will begin in August 2026.

Role Overview:

We are looking for an Engineering Apprentice to join our team and gain

hands-on experience in full-stack development. This role is ideal for someone with programming experience who is eager to learn and grow in a professional environment. You will work on both frontend and backend projects, depending on your skills and interests.

On the frontend, you may contribute to React and TypeScript tooling, developing web applications that interact with JSON-based APIs. On the backend, you could help build Java and Spring Boot servers, ensuring data flows smoothly between user-created content and our storage systems.

Your work will contribute to a full-stack chain where users create content using a domain-specific language (DSL). This content is stored on our servers, linked to product definitions, and ultimately displayed on the PlayStation Store. You’ll be mentored by experienced engineers while working toward increasing independence. This is a hybrid position, requiring you to be within commuting distance of our office.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Frontend Development: Assist in building tools using React and TypeScript that interact with a JSON-based API.
• Backend Development: Work on Java and Spring Boot servers, handling data storage and retrieval.
• Full-Stack Learning: Develop an understanding of how frontend and backend systems interact.
• Domain-Specific Language Integration: Help support workflows where users define content that gets stored, processed, and surfaced to external platforms.
• Code Quality & Best Practices: Write maintainable code, participate in code reviews, and follow best practices under mentorship.
• Problem-Solving & Debugging: Investigate issues, troubleshoot errors, and propose solutions.
• Collaboration & Growth: Work closely with engineers, ask thoughtful questions, and take feedback to improve your skills.

Qualifications:

• Some experience with JavaScript and/or Java (self-taught, coursework, orprojects).
• Understanding of frontend or backend concepts (e.g., how APIs work, how datais stored).
• Comfortable working in a hybrid setting (must be within commuting distanceof the office).
• Critical Thinking: Able to break down complex problems and propose solutions. Learning Agility: Willingness to learn new technologies and approaches.
• Collaboration: Works well in a team, takes feedback constructively.
• Communication: Can articulate problems, ask for help, and document work.

Hours and Location:

• Monday - Friday, 40 hours/week
• Candidates must be based in the Madison, WA area. Work will be hybrid, with 2-3 days/week on-site.
• Cohort will begin in August 2026