Software Engineer, New Grad (2026)

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About Sentry

Bad software is everywhere, and Sentry is on a mission to help developers write better software faster so we can get back to enjoying technology. With more than $217 million in funding and 100,000+ organizations using Sentry, the company builds performance and error monitoring tools that help companies spend less time fixing bugs and more time building products. Sentry embraces a hybrid work model with Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays set as in-office anchor days to encourage meaningful collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Work with a team to develop and extend the Sentry product by writing software in Python and/or JavaScript.
• Be responsible for the full software development lifecycle: design, development, testing, and operating in production.
• Build fast and delightful UIs for navigating millions of error and performance events, and/or architect solutions that ingest, store, and index very large volumes of data.
• Communicate effectively with other engineers, cross-functional teams, and stakeholders such as product managers.
• Act on feedback, coaching, and mentorship from your manager and teammates.

Requirements

• B.S. or higher in Computer Science or a similar degree program.
• At least one previous internship or equivalent practical experience.
• Implementation skills with one or more general-purpose programming languages (examples given: Python, JavaScript, Java, etc.).
• Good knowledge of algorithms, data structures, and object-oriented design principles.
• Experience working with version control and unit testing.
• Willingness to contribute to and work with open-source projects.
• Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

You’ll love this job if you

• You want to actively use the product you're building (Sentry dogfoods its product).
• You want to start your career at a high-growth startup.
• You want to join a modern software development team that iterates and ships code rapidly.
• You are excited about contributing to an open-source project every day.

Compensation & Benefits

• The base salary range that Sentry reasonably expects to pay for this position is $134,000 to $144,000.
• A successful candidate’s actual base salary will be determined by factors including work location, education, experience, skills, and job-related knowledge.
• Eligible to participate in Sentry’s employee benefit plans/programs applicable to the position (including incentive compensation, equity grants, paid time off, and group health insurance coverage). See Sentry Benefits for more details.

Equal Opportunity & Accessibility

Sentry is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations to employees and candidates with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, contact [email protected]. Information about how Sentry handles applicant data is available in their Applicant Privacy Policy.