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The Role
Join the Topics Core Platform team to build text analytics features using LLMs and agentic systems. Work across the full stack (backend to UI), write well-tested code, participate in code reviews, collaborate with PM/UX/QE teams, and own feature delivery while learning modern AI tooling and the product tech stack.
Summary Generated by Built In
At Qualtrics, we create software the world’s best brands use to deliver exceptional frontline experiences, build high-performing teams, and design products people love. But we are more than a platform—we are the creators and stewards of the Experience Management category serving over 18K clients globally. Building a category takes grit, determination, and a disdain for convention—but most of all it requires close-knit, high-functioning teams with an unwavering dedication to serving our customers.
When you join one of our teams, you’ll be part of a nimble group that’s empowered to set aggressive goals and move fast to achieve them. Strategic risks are encouraged and complex problems are solved together, by passing the mic and iterating until the best solution comes to light. You won’t have to look to find growth opportunities—ready or not, they’ll find you. From retail to government to healthcare, we’re on a mission to bring humanity, connection, and empathy back to business. Join over 5,000 people across the globe who think that’s work worth doing.
When you join one of our teams, you’ll be part of a nimble group that’s empowered to set aggressive goals and move fast to achieve them. Strategic risks are encouraged and complex problems are solved together, by passing the mic and iterating until the best solution comes to light. You won’t have to look to find growth opportunities—ready or not, they’ll find you. From retail to government to healthcare, we’re on a mission to bring humanity, connection, and empathy back to business. Join over 5,000 people across the globe who think that’s work worth doing.
Software Engineer I - Topics Core Platform Team
Why We Have This Role
The Topics Core Platform team is building the next generation of text analytics capabilities powered by AI and LLMs. This role sits at the intersection of greenfield innovation and production impact, where you'll help shape how Qualtrics customers extract meaning from their data. You'll work on features that interact with LLMs and agentic systems, collaborating across product, design, and quality engineering to deliver capabilities that matter. This is a chance to work on cutting-edge technology while building products that directly impact our customers' ability to understand their data.
How You’ll Find Success
- Takes initiative on projects with clear outcomes and context, working entrepreneurially to solve problems.
- Writes clean, well-tested code and understands the importance of code reviews and best practices in software development.
- Collaborates effectively across functions (PM, UX, QE, and other engineering teams) and communicates clearly about progress and blockers.
- Learns new technologies quickly and adapts to shifting priorities as the team explores what works in the AI space.
- Contributes to team knowledge by sharing learnings and helping others level up on new tools and approaches.
- Demonstrates curiosity about the full stack, from backend systems to user-facing interfaces, and is willing to work across the entire technology spectrum.
- Shows ownership of features end-to-end, driving work forward even when it requires coordination with multiple teams.
How You’ll Grow
- Work directly with LLMs and agentic systems, technologies that are reshaping software development and where hands-on experience is rare and valuable.
- Ramp quickly on a modern tech stack (TypeScript, Node.js, React, Python, SQL) with a team that documents and shares learnings daily.
- Grow your full-stack capabilities by working across frontend and backend systems on the same features.
- Develop cross-functional collaboration skills by partnering with product, design, and other engineering teams on complex projects.
Things You’ll Do
- Build and ship features that leverage LLMs and agentic systems to power Qualtrics' text analytics capabilities, working across the full stack from database to UI.
- Collaborate with other engineering teams in the Enrichments space to integrate your work and unblock downstream dependencies.
- Participate in code reviews, testing, and quality practices that keep the codebase maintainable and reliable as the team scales.
- Learn and apply new AI tooling and development practices alongside your teammates, contributing to the team's collective knowledge base.
- Contribute to the team's approach to agile development, experimenting with new ideas and iterating quickly based on what works.
- Drive ownership of assigned projects, managing dependencies and communication with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.
What We’re Looking For On Your Resume
- Degree in Computer Science or related technology field
- 0 - 2 years of full time work experience in software development
- Familiarity with software development lifecycle practices, including code reviews, testing, and collaboration with other engineers.
- Experience with at least one modern programming language and willingness to learn TypeScript, Node.js, React, and Python.
- Some exposure to UI development is helpful but not required; the team can teach the specifics of the tech stack.
- Ideally, you've worked in a full-stack environment or shown the ability to move fluidly between frontend and backend work.
- A track record of shipping features or projects, even in academic or personal projects, that demonstrates you can take work from concept to completion.
What You Should Know About This Team
- We're working on greenfield projects with room to express creativity and build as we go, not tied down by legacy systems.
- We embrace an agile philosophy where we try things, learn quickly, and iterate based on what works.
- Almost every feature we build interacts with LLMs or AI systems, and we're investing heavily in the agentic space, giving you the chance to work on technology that excites the industry.
- We learn together as a team, sharing discoveries about AI tooling and development practices daily during standups and recording sessions for future reference.
- You'll work closely with PM, UX, QE, and other engineering teams, developing the cross-functional collaboration skills that define senior engineers.
Our Team’s Favorite Perks and Benefits
- Access to cutting-edge AI and LLM technology, with the opportunity to work on agentic systems that are reshaping how software is built.
- Competitive salary, performance bonuses, generous 401(k) Match
- Wellness Reimbursement for $300 per quarter for wellness activities including gym memberships, spa massages, workout equipment, meditation apps, and much more.
- $1800 Experience bonus to be used for an “Experience” of your choosing
- Daily catered lunches in office, come join us in Provo or Seattle
The Qualtrics Hybrid Work Model: Our hybrid work model is elegantly simple: we all gather in the office three days a week; Mondays and Thursdays, plus one day selected by your organizational leader. These purposeful in-person days in thoughtfully designed offices help us do our best work and harness the power of collaboration and innovation. For the rest of the week, work where you want, owning the integration of work and life. #hybrid
Qualtrics is an equal opportunity employer meaning that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.
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Skills Required
- Degree in Computer Science or related technology field
- 0-2 years of full-time software development experience
- Familiarity with software development lifecycle practices (code reviews, testing, collaboration)
- Experience with at least one modern programming language
- Willingness to learn TypeScript, Node.js, React, and Python
- Track record of shipping features or projects (academic or personal projects acceptable)
- Some exposure to UI/front-end development
- Experience or demonstrable ability to work in a full-stack environment
What the Team is Saying
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Qualtrics Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Affordable Benefits — Medical coverage features a high employer-paid cost share across PPO and high‑deductible options. Dental, vision, telemedicine, and chronic‑condition support are included alongside core plans.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — An annual Experience Bonus and a quarterly wellness reimbursement add meaningful cash‑equivalent value for travel, events, and health activities. Mental‑health access spanning coaching, therapy/EAP, and mindfulness resources is emphasized.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Family‑building and LGBTQIA+‑focused care include fertility treatment with dedicated cycles, adoption/surrogacy reimbursement, and gender‑affirming services. Travel and lodging support is available when covered care is not accessible locally, and domestic partners are eligible.
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What We Do
Qualtrics is trusted by thousands of the world’s best organizations to power exceptional customer and employee experiences that build deep human connections, increase customer loyalty, boost employee engagement, and drive business success. Our advanced AI and specialized Experience Agents™ allow businesses and governments to proactively interact with customers and employees in personalized ways across every channel and touchpoint, respond in-the-moment to fix or improve experiences, and stay across the latest market trends and opportunities. Our vision, as an organization, is to improve the human experience.
Why Work With Us
We're a place where strategic risks are encouraged & complex problems get solved together. Where nimble teams are empowered to set aggressive goals & move fast to win. A place that makes you feel safe as your authentic self. Where everyday work results in growth. And, most importantly, where what you do matters. That's why we work at Qualtrics.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
Our hybrid work model is elegantly simple: we all gather in the office three days a week; Mondays and Thursdays, plus one day selected by your organizational leader.
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