Demo

Full Stack Software Engineer II

MetLife and Careers
Cary, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 12/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/25/2026
Location(s)
  • Posting Location: Cary, North Carolina

  • Posting Location: Greenville, South Carolina

  • Posting Location: Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania

City/Cities
Cary, Clarks Summit, Greenville
Country
United States
Working Schedule
Full-Time
Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Relocation Assistance Available
No
Posted Date
15-Dec-2025
Job ID
13709

Description and Requirements

The Team You Will Join
When you join MetLife’s Global Technology team, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking group dedicated to shaping the future of digital solutions for customers worldwide. You’ll develop, maintain and support technology applications and delivery, leveraging AI, automation, and contemporary ways of working to enhance experiences and drive business outcomes. Your work will simplify complex processes, improve tech resiliency, and ensure high-performing, seamless solutions that power life’s most important moments. In this dynamic environment, you’ll collaborate with talented peers across teams and functions, expanding your skills in impactful ways. Ready to push boundaries and set new industry standards? Join us and help drive the future of technology forward.
The Opportunity
As Full Stack Software Engineer II, you will contribute to the development and support of software applications and platforms that help people build a more confident future. This is an ideal opportunity for technologists passionate about building scalable, secure, and intelligent solutions. You’ll work in a collaborative, agile environment and gain exposure to modern software engineering practices and AI-enabling technologies.
Location: Hybrid schedule. Must be in commutable distance to:
  • Cary, NC
  • Greenville, SC
  • Clarks Summit, PA


How You’ll Help Us Build a Confident Future (Key Responsibilities)

  • Support the design, development, testing, and deployment of full stack software applications (UI, API, Data) while leveraging AI tools.
  • Participate in peer reviews of code, solution designs, and configurations.
  • Assist in gathering and refining product requirements and user stories.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify innovative solutions.
  • Contribute to the integration of AI capabilities into applications (e.g., GenAI APIs, ML models).
  • Coach and mentor junior developers on software development and best practices.

What You Will Need to Succeed (Required Qualifications)

  • A bachelor's degree with exposure to technology, software development, AI/ML, or other technical areas.
  • 2 years of experience in software development, AI/ML, or other technical areas.
  • Internship or project experience in software development or AI/ML.
  • Experience in at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C#, JavaScript/TypeScript, or any other modern language).
  • Experience in design patterns and best practices in at least one programming language.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and apply new skills to deliver high quality software as evidenced by project experience
  • Basic understanding of distributed and cloud applications
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong academic record or demonstrated extracurricular success (research, projects) in any field


Candidate must be currently authorized to work in the United States and must not require MetLife sponsorship or support for an immigration-related employment benefit (e.g., work permit or temporary work visa) in any capacity now or in the future

Location Expectation: This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days per week in office.
The expected salary range for this position is 79,675 - 112,500. This role may also be eligible for annual short-term incentive compensation. All incentives and benefits are subject to the applicable plan terms.
Benefits We Offer

Our U.S. benefits address holistic well-being with programs for physical and mental health, financial wellness, and support for families. We offer a comprehensive health plan that includes medical/prescription drug and vision, dental insurance, and no-cost short- and long-term disability. We also provide company-paid life insurance and legal services, a retirement pension funded entirely by MetLife and 401(k) with employer matching, group discounts on voluntary insurance products including auto and home, pet, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance, as well as Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and digital mental health programs, parental leave, volunteer time off, tuition assistance and much more!
About MetLife


Recognized on Fortune magazine's list of the "World's Most Admired Companies", Fortune World’s 25 Best Workplaces™, as well as the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For®, MetLife, through its subsidiaries and affiliates, is one of the world’s leading financial services companies; providing insurance, annuities, employee benefits and asset management to individual and institutional customers. With operations in more than 40 markets, we hold leading positions in the United States, Latin America, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.

Our purpose is simple - to help our colleagues, customers, communities, and the world at large create a more confident future. United by purpose and guided by our core values - Win Together, Do the Right Thing, Deliver Impact Over Activity, and Think Ahead - we’re inspired to transform the next century in financial services. At MetLife, it’s #AllTogetherPossible. Join us!



MetLife is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regards to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status (although applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States), uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law (“protected characteristics”).

If you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at accommodations@metlife.com. This information will be held in confidence and used only to determine an appropriate accommodation for the application process.


MetLife maintains a drug-free workplace.
79,675 - 112,500

Salary : $79,675 - $112,500

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Full Stack Software Engineer II?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Full Stack Software Engineer II career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$97,257 - $120,701
Income Estimation: 
$123,167 - $152,295
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at MetLife and Careers

  • MetLife and Careers Cary, NC
  • Location(s) Posting Location: Cary, North Carolina Posting Location: New York, New York City/Cities Cary, New York Country United States Working Schedule F... more
  • 12 Days Ago

  • MetLife and Careers Whippany, NJ
  • Location(s) Posting Location: Whippany, New Jersey City/Cities Whippany Country United States Working Schedule Full-Time Work Arrangement Hybrid Travel Req... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • MetLife and Careers Atlanta, GA
  • Location(s) Posting Location: Atlanta, Georgia Country United States Working Schedule Full-Time Work Arrangement Hybrid Travel Required 10% Relocation Assi... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • MetLife and Careers Cary, NC
  • Location(s) Posting Location: Cary, North Carolina City/Cities Cary Country United States Working Schedule Full-Time Work Arrangement Hybrid Relocation Ass... more
  • 13 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Full Stack Software Engineer II jobs in the Cary, NC area that may be a better fit.

  • MetLife, Inc. Cary, NC
  • Software Engineer II - Full Stack Location(s) Cary, North Carolina Greenville, South Carolina Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania City/Cities Cary, Clarks Summit, ... more
  • 14 Days Ago

  • MetLife and Careers Cary, NC
  • Location(s) Posting Location: Cary, North Carolina Posting Location: Greenville, South Carolina Posting Location: Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania City/Cities C... more
  • 17 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!