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Elsevier is seeking Entry Level Software Engineers to join their Philadelphia Technology Hub in Summer 2026, focusing on building digital products that enhance healthcare. Ideal candidates are fresh graduates ready to make an impact through software in a mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities: Develop and maintain full-stack applications, collaborate with cross-functional teams, write clean code, and support Agile practices in a rapidly evolving tech environment.

Skills: Proficiency in Java, Python, React, Node.js, SQL, and familiarity with AWS or cloud technologies; strong communication and collaboration abilities are essential.

Qualifications: Expected 2026 graduate in Computer Science or Software Engineering; interest in software for healthcare; some academic or internship experience required.

Location: The position is based in Philadelphia, PA, and is hybrid to the Philadelphia Tech Hub.

Compensation: $59200 - $98600 / Annually

Entry Level Software Engineer(s) (Full Stack)

Start Date: Summer 2026 | Location: Hybrid to our Philadelphia Tech Hub. Interviews are currently underway. 

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Are you ready to launch your career as a Software Engineer and make a meaningful impact from day one?

Do you want to build technology that advances medical innovation, supports clinicians and researchers, and ultimately improves patient outcomes?

Due to unprecedented growth across our Health, Science, Technology, Research businesses, Elsevier is hiring a cohort of Entry Level Software Engineers to join our Philadelphia Technology Hub starting in Summer 2026 (Interviews are now underway). These are full time employee positions not internships.

As a Software Engineer at Elsevier, you will help design, build, and scale digital products used by healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, and institutions worldwide. Your work will directly support smarter, better informed clinical decisions, faster research discovery, and improved patient care through the power of technology and data.

About Elsevier

Elsevier is a global leader in information, analytics, and technology, employing over 10,000 people worldwide, including 2,500+ technologists. For more than 145 years, we have partnered with the medical and scientific communities to advance knowledge and improve lives.

Today, we combine software engineering, data science, AI, and cloud technologies to deliver solutions that:

• Support evidence-based clinical decision-making
• Accelerate medical research and education
• Enable innovation across healthcare and science

Elsevier offers a long-term technology career path, from Entry Level Engineer through Senior Leadership, with continuous learning, mentorship, and growth opportunities.

What You’ll Do

As an Entry Level Software Engineer, you will be:

• Developing and maintaining full-stack applications supporting our Health and Education platforms and products.
• Collaborating with product managers, designers, data scientists, and senior engineers to deliver impactful solutions
• Writing clean, testable, and maintainable code using modern programming languages and frameworks
• Participating in Agile development ceremonies, including sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives
• Contributing to cloud-based, scalable systems that support global users
• Learning and executing industry best practices in software architecture, security, performance, and quality engineering
• Helping translate complex business and healthcare needs into effective technical solutions

What We’re Looking For

• Expected 2026 graduate with a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related discipline
• Desired interest in building software for a mission-driven, global organization
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Academic or internship experience with some of the following:
• Java, Python
• React, Node.js
• SQL
• AWS and or Cloud Technologies
• Understanding of or exposure to Agile software development practices
• Curiosity, problem-solving mindset, and eagerness to learn and utilize new technologies including AI.

Why Join Elsevier

• Work on technology that directly supports medicine, research, and patient outcomes
• Learn from experienced engineers in a collaborative, mentorship-driven environment
• Build products used by millions of professionals worldwide
• Launch your career with clear growth paths and long-term opportunity

Elsevier is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all employees can thrive. The company actively supports diversity, equity, and inclusion across hiring, development, and career progression. Candidates from underrepresented backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply

U.S. National Base Pay Range: $59,200 - $98,600. Geographic differentials may apply in some locations to better reflect local market rates. If performed in New Jersey, the base pay range is $66,836 - $106,764. This job is eligible for an annual incentive bonus.

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