2027 Software Engineer Co-Op

Onsite position in Andover, MA. Co‑op term runs from July – December 2027. No relocation assistance or housing is provided.

Responsibilities

• Develop test automation for software products.
• Diagnose and resolve identified quality‑related bugs.
• Perform unit testing for newly implemented features.
• Create and review user‑facing documentation.
• Maintain an inventory of test equipment.
• Provide support and assistance to team members as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s degree program in computer engineering, computer science, or a related technical discipline.
• Minimum GPA of 3.1 (transcripts will be requested during review).
• Familiarity with a modern scripting language such as Python.
• Experience with software written in the C language.
• Experience with Linux development environments and tools.
• Familiarity with Atlassian tools (e.g., GIT/BitBucket) for version control.
• Familiarity with modern AI coding assistants and agentic development tools (e.g., OpenAI, Claude, Cline, Opencode).
• U.S. export‑control eligibility: must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or otherwise eligible to obtain required authorizations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous internship or co‑op experience.

Pay

Salary range: $17.00 – $38.00 per hour. Final offers consider role responsibilities, experience, education, skills, internal equity, geographic location, and market data.

Benefits

• Bonus opportunities and special incentives.
• Health, life, and disability insurance.
• Company‑paid holidays and paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Discounted employee stock purchase plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Access to professional development and wellness platforms (LinkedIn Learning, Headspace, Aaptiv, Virgin Pulse).
• Annual stock‑based awards for Director and Vice President levels.

Schedule

Mercury offers a 9/80 alternative work schedule, providing additional work‑life balance where available based on location.