Associate Engineer, Gradient Specialist

Overview of 66degrees

66degrees is a leading consulting and professional services company specializing in developing AI-focused, data-led solutions leveraging the latest advancements in cloud technology. With our unmatched engineering capabilities and vast industry experience, we help the world's leading brands transform their business challenges into opportunities and shape the future of work.

At 66degrees, we believe in embracing the challenge and winning together. These values not only guide us in achieving our goals as a company but also for our people. We are dedicated to creating a significant impact for our employees by fostering a culture that sparks innovation and supports professional and personal growth along the way. 

Role Overview

Gradient Specialist Program is our differentiator training program that focuses on preparing recent graduates for their careers in technology consulting.  Learning from our very own Google Cloud Certified experts, we nurture your talent and accelerate your learning through structured training, hands-on building, and mentorship. 

Completing this program means you are a GCP Certified 66degrees Specialist prepared for your career with the fastest-growing Google Premier Partner. Are you ready to become our next GCP Specialist?

This exciting opportunity is based out of our Downtown Chicago office.

Responsibilities 

A Gradient Specialist’s responsibilities and duties are as follows:

• Complete the Gradient Development Program training. 
• Pursue and obtain Google Cloud Platform Certifications based on your matched career track.  

• Work with technical and business leads to transfer global business requirements into sound solutions. 

Qualifications 

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Statistics, Data Science or similar, graduating in Spring 2025.
• Programming or scripting experience in any language, Python preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to use analytical skills to solve complex problems.
• Strong organizational skills including the ability to prioritize, handle multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to commit to our Gradient Specialist Program and the technical career that follows.  

66degrees is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, age, weight, height, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability status or other legally protected class.