Junior Software Engineer

Our world is transforming, and PTC is leading the way. Our software brings the physical and digital worlds together, enabling companies to improve operations, create better products, and empower people in all aspects of their business.

Our people make all the difference in our success. Today, we are a global team of nearly 7,000 and our main objective is to create opportunities for our team members to explore, learn, and grow - all while seeing their ideas come to life and celebrating the differences that make us who we are and the work we do possible.

Arena, a PTC business, helps high‑tech manufacturers and medical device companies build products that change the world. Our cloud‑based PLM and QMS software is used by innovators such as Nutanix, Bio Rad, Sonos, Teleflex, and Citrix. As part of PTC, Arena offers an award‑winning workplace with a strong work‑life balance and opportunities to grow.

We are looking for a Junior Software Engineer who is eager to learn and contribute to the development of Arena’s SaaS applications. This is an ideal role for someone early in their engineering career who wants exposure to modern web development, scalable SaaS architecture, and cross‑functional teamwork in a supportive environment.

You will work closely with senior engineers, product managers, and QA to build and enhance front‑end features, fix bugs, maintain code quality, and grow your technical skill set.

• Assist in developing and maintaining front‑end components using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Implement UI changes based on provided design mockups and guidance from senior engineers.
• Translate prototypes into well‑structured, maintainable code with support from the team.
• Contribute to enhancements and bug fixes across Arena’s Web and Application layers.
• Write simple unit tests and help improve test coverage under mentorship.
• Participate in requirement discussions, code reviews, and team design sessions as a learning opportunity.
• Document code changes and implementation details clearly.
• Support troubleshooting and debugging activities with guidance from more senior team members.

• US Citizenship is required due to FedRAMP/ITAR needs.
• Ability to commute to the San Mateo office 2‑3 days a week.
• 0‑2 years of experience developing web applications (internship, co‑op, academic, or project experience welcomed).
• Foundational understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and general web development principles.
• Basic experience with a modern JavaScript framework (React preferred; Angular/Vue familiarity a plus).
• Understanding of responsive design and browser compatibility fundamentals.
• Some exposure to object‑oriented programming (Java preferred) through coursework or practical projects.
• Familiarity with relational databases and SQL concepts.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Curiosity, attention to detail, and willingness to learn in a collaborative environment.

• Experience with source control tools such as Git.
• Exposure to SaaS applications or cloud environments.
• Experience writing unit tests or conducting basic QA.
• Personal/portfolio projects demonstrating UI development or JavaScript framework usage.

• Demonstrates steady growth in contributing production‑ready front‑end code.
• Gains confidence in Arena’s architecture and codebase.
• Reliably completes assigned tasks and bug fixes with increasing autonomy.
• Participates actively in code reviews and team discussions.
• Builds strong working relationships across engineering, QA, and product.

PTC carefully considers a wide variety of factors when determining compensation. The anticipated annual salary range for this position is between $85,. The salary range reflects a good‑faith estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on a candidate’s skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Additionally, candidates may be eligible for a performance‑based bonus. Employees also have the opportunity to become a PTC shareholder through our employee share…