Hybrid Apprentice, Software Engineering

at Purchasing Platform, Inc.

• Job title: Apprentice, Software Engineering
• Job type: Part Time
• Experience level: Entry level
• Salary: $30 - $35 per hour
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: JavaScript, Ruby, TypeScript
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Chicago, United States

About the role

• Software Engineering Apprentice at Purchasing Platform Inc., a property management marketplace. Involves software development and AI integration within a hybrid work model.

Responsibilities

• Write clean, well-tested code in Ruby and JavaScript/TypeScript alongside our engineering team
• Build and ship product features end-to-end — from scoping and implementation through deployment and monitoring
• Contribute to code reviews, technical discussions, and engineering best practices
• Debug and improve existing systems, reducing technical debt and fragile manual workarounds
• Build AI-powered features and workflows using LLM APIs (Anthropic, OpenAI, etc.) in our existing stack
• Connect internal and third-party tools via APIs and integrations (CRMs, project trackers, databases)
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, Ops, and Product to identify and automate high-impact manual processes
• Document integration patterns, experiments, and results clearly for the wider team

Requirements

• Working knowledge of Ruby or JavaScript/TypeScript — you've built something real with at least one of them
• Familiarity with web development fundamentals: REST APIs, databases, version control with Git
• Hands-on experience with at least one LLM API or AI framework — you've integrated AI into a project
• Genuine curiosity about applied AI — you follow the space and have opinions about what's useful
• Strong communicator — you can explain what you built, why it matters, and what comes next
• High ownership mindset — you surface issues proactively and follow through without being chased.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Choose from a variety of health plans tailored to meet your needs. Plus, enjoy a $75/month wellness perk to support your fitness and mental health.
• Financial Security: Plan for the future with our 401(k) plan, featuring a company match. We also provide a $75/month remote work expense reimbursement to cover your cell phone or internet costs.
• Work-Life Balance: With a minimum of 30 days of paid time off each year, including PTO, holidays, and a winter break, you'll have the time you need to relax and recharge.
• Parental Leave: We support new parents with 6 weeks of paid leave, ensuring you have the time to bond with your little one.
• Hybrid Work Model: Our team enjoys the flexibility of a hybrid work model. Join us in-office each Tuesday for our All Hands meeting and collaboration sessions. On other days, choose where you work best, whether from home or our office. We also offer a commuter expense reimbursement perk to make your in-office days easier.