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Engineer – Development Program

Location Option(s): Cincinnati, OH & Chicago, IL

This program is in-office, with no remote options.

Cohort Start Date(s): June 15, 2026

This is a strict start date; you must be able to start working full-time on the above date.

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United Stated and with the Kroger Family of Companies (i.e. H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant status).

SUMMARY:

Engineering at 84.51° incorporates data science and analytics to cultivate and build solutions that enable Kroger and its consumer-packaged goods (CPG) partners to ingest, store and distribute our big data and ultimately drive value through a better understanding of shoppers. Our Engineers take ownership of stories and drive them to completion through all phases of the entire 84.51° SDLC. This includes external facing and internal applications as well as process improvement activities.

84.51° is divided into two models: the Kroger model and the Commercial model. These models are named for their core stakeholders and priorities, and Engineers play a critical part in the success of these cross-functional teams.

As an Engineer in the Development Program, you will receive training to develop your business acumen and technical skills across a range of open-source technologies and big data practices. After completion of the program, you will be assigned to a specific Business Team within one of 84.51°’s two models.

DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM:

Engineers in the Development Program start in June with positions available in both our Cincinnati, OH Headquarters and our Chicago, IL office, located in the Old Post Office.

During your time in the Development Program, you will receive technical and contextual training around who we are, what we do, and how we do it. You will learn the latest web application development frameworks, big data platform technologies, user interface design standards, and all the associated tools to make these areas work together to deliver value across 84.51°.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE WE VALUE:

Bachelor’s degree or higher from a four-year accredited university in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Management Information Systems, Data Analytics, Data Science, or another technically strong program
Must be graduating by the time the program starts - or looking for an early career change to our industry (0-3 years of experience)
Familiarity with at least one general programming language (e.g., Java, Python, C++, C#)
Familiarity with at least one data-oriented language and platform (e.g., SQL, relational or non-relational DB, Hadoop)
Proven history of applying technologies via prototypes, hackathons, passion projects, or internship/co-ops
Desirable attributes: collaborative, self-starter, critical thinker, flexible, open-minded, comfortable with ambiguity

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Pay Transparency and Benefits

The stated salary range represents the entire span applicable across all geographic markets from lowest to highest. Actual salary offers are structured and will be determined by multiple factors including but not limited to function, office location and education level, in alignment with market data and cost of labor.
Below is a list of some of the benefits we offer our associates:
- Health: Medical: with competitive plan designs and support for self-care, wellness and mental health. Dental: with in-network and out-of-network benefit. Vision: with in-network and out-of-network benefit.
- Wealth: 401(k) with Roth option and matching contribution. Health Savings Account with matching contribution (requires participation in qualifying medical plan). AD&D and supplemental insurance options to help ensure additional protection for you.
- Happiness: Paid time off with flexibility to meet your life needs, including 5 weeks of vacation time, 7 health and wellness days, 3 floating holidays, as well as 6 company-paid holidays per year. Paid leave for maternity, paternity and family care instances.

Pay Range for Development Program

$84,000 - $97,000 USD

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