Apprentice - Backend Engineering

Fox Tech is looking for a motivated and curious Backend Engineer Apprentice for a one-year program with a focus on AI/ML. This apprenticeship offers a unique opportunity to work on real-world AI/ML-driven backend systems, gaining hands-on experience in building and scaling modern software applications. In this role, you will develop expertise in backend development, cloud services, API design, and the integration of AI models and services. You will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver reliable, high-performance software solutions.

Think of FOX as a startup with the resources and stability of a Fortune 500 company. You ll be joining a new team with the freedom to reinvent, disrupt, and innovate in a highly collaborative environment. FOX has always embraced the spirit of disruption, and now we re looking for like-minded engineers to push the boundaries of what entertainment can be. Join us to make sports, news, and entertainment more personal, immersive, and interactive than ever.

About the Role:
As a Backend Engineering Apprentice, you will contribute to the design, development, and deployment of enterprise-level applications. Working closely with experienced engineers, you ll build scalable APIs, integrate AI/ML models into backend systems, and explore modern software engineering practices. This role is designed to grow your technical depth and give you hands-on experience in backend and AI-driven product engineering.

About You:
You re passionate about software engineering and eager to learn backend development at scale. You bring curiosity, strong analytical thinking, and problem-solving skills to your work. You re excited about applying backend engineering to real-world problems and thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments.

A Snapshot of the Responsibilities:

Assist in designing, developing, and maintaining backend services and APIs.

Contribute to database design, optimization, and performance tuning.

Participate in code reviews to improve quality, readability, and performance.

Assist in monitoring, debugging, and troubleshooting backend applications.

Provide regular updates to team leads and stakeholders on development progress.

What You Will Need:

Knowledge of programming languages such as GoLang, Python, or JavaScript.

Familiarity with RESTful APIs, databases (SQL/NoSQL), and basic networking concepts.

Understanding of cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure) is a plus.

Solid understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC).

Eagerness to learn, collaborate, and take ownership of tasks.

Hybrid work model: flexibility between remote and in-office collaboration.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with applicable law.