Associate Engineer, Innovation

Job description

The YouVersion Labs Associate Engineer is primarily responsible for learning and contributing to rapid prototyping, experimentation, and validation of new product ideas that create new ways to reach people for Christ digitally. This role works alongside experienced Engineers, building foundational skills across multiple platforms, including web, mobile, and API development, while participating in the full innovation lifecycle from idea discovery through prototype testing. The Associate role is designed as a stepping stone to the Software Engineer position within Labs. Through hands-on experience with research, prototyping, piloting, and testing new ideas, along with structured mentorship and exposure to customer discovery, design thinking, and AI/ML experimentation, you’ll develop the skills and confidence needed to independently lead innovation projects. Regular feedback, weekly reviews, and clear progression milestones will guide your development journey. What You'll Do: Learn and Support Product Development Process - Assist senior engineers in building prototypes and MVPs across multiple platforms (web, mobile, API), gradually taking on more ownership from idea to implementation...