Software Engineer I at Pacific Life in Newport Beach CA-700
- Company: Pacific Life
- Location: Newport Beach CA-700
- Posted: Sep 21, 2026
- Type: Full-time
- Salary: $36.95 - $45.17
- Experience: 2+ years
- Visa sponsorship available
Overview
The Engineering Excellence (EE) team provides leadership, direction and accountability for platform engineering, application, system design and end-to-end implementation to meet and exceed the product or platform non-functional requirements including quality, security, reliability, availability and …
Job description
- The Engineering Excellence (EE) team provides leadership, direction and accountability for platform engineering, application, system design and end-to-end implementation to meet and exceed the product or platform non-functional requirements including quality, security, reliability, availability and performance.
- A Software Engineer I on EE team is responsible for writing and testing code, troubleshooting and debugging issues, and implementing new features to ensure the successful delivery and ongoing improvement of software solutions. This entry-level role focuses on building foundational engineering skills and contributing to the team’s delivery of reliable, maintainable, and secure software
- With staff or senior team member guidance and direction, you will work on tasks to maintain and participate in implementing technology solutions to maximize performance and availability of our environment.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, modify, debug, and evaluate software enhancements or new programs for applications used in local, networked, cloud-based, or Internet-related environments.
- Review platform requirements and business processes, develop program logic for new applications, and analyze/modify logic in existing applications.
- Interact with users to define platform requirements and necessary modifications.
- Code, test, debug, document, implement, and maintain software applications using PL standard programming languages and technologies.
- Integrate application components and perform testing and debugging.
- Develop conversion and platform implementation plans to ensure successful deployment of platform improvements.
- Prepare and obtain approval for platform and programming documentation and procedures for installation and maintenance.
- Recommend changes in development, maintenance, and platform standards.
- Train users in conversion and implementation of platform
Requirements
- Bachelors degree or higher
- 6 months-2 years of experience in software engineering, infrastructure design, system engineering, QA/testing automation, DevOps
- Hands on experience in testing methodology, testing automation framework
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work well under pressure
Skills
Required
- software engineering
- infrastructure design
- system engineering
- QA/testing automation
- DevOps
- testing methodology
- testing automation framework
Benefits
- Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we’re committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we’ve got you covered.
- Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents
- Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program
- Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation
- The base pay range noted represents the company’s good faith minimum and maximum range for this role at the time of posting. The actual compensation offered to a candidate will be dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to experience, qualifications and geographic location. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.
- $36.95 - $45.17
About Pacific Life
We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces the authenticity of all employees, partners and communities. We support all employees to thrive and achieve their fullest potential. What’s life like at Pacific Life? Visit Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife Pacific Life is more than a job — it’s a career with purpose. For nearly 160 years, we’ve helped people protect their financial futures through strength, stability, and innovation. Join us to make a meaningful impact and build a career where you can thrive. Learn more.