2027 Spring Term Software Engineer Co-op - Chicago (Northeastern University)

About the role

Join our technology team and work directly with software developers to design, build, test, and maintain applications. Collaborate with cross functional teams to assist in design and development of applications. Work toward continuous improvement in application performance and stability. Assist in discovering, evaluating, and implementing technologies in an effort to maximize user experience and efficiency. Assist in performing testing to measure the quality of software; ensure the quality meets standards. Assist in Agile/Scrum development and application support. Write technical specifications and technical documentation; translate business requirements into functional specifications.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled at Northeastern University
• Computer Science and/or Engineering majors are preferred, while other majors may be considered
• Foundational knowledge of programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, C++, C#), databases and data structures
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in collaborative teams to achieve organizational goals, and passionate about building an innovative culture
• Emerging knowledge of software applications and technical processes within a technical discipline (e.g., cloud, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mobile, etc.)
• In touch with industry wide technology trends and best practices
• 3.5 GPA minimum
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask
• To be eligible for this position, you must be authorized to work in the U.S.
• This position does not offer visa sponsorship

Qualifications

• You're digitally savvy. You seek out innovative solutions and embrace evolving technologies. You can easily adapt to new tools and trends.
• You enjoy investigating complex problems, and making sense of information. You're confident in your ability to communicate detailed information in an impactful way.
• You understand that success is in the details. You notice things that others don't. Your critical thinking skills help to inform your decision making.
• You have passion and are motivated with high career aspirations. Must be capable of assuming significant levels of responsibility for assignments to be completed within short time frames.
• You're driven by collective success. You know that collaboration can transform a good idea into a great one. You understand the power of an inclusive team that enjoys working together to create a shared vision.
• Values matter to you. You bring your real self to work and you live our values – trust, teamwork and accountability.

Pay

• $36.00 per hour for the State of Illinois market based on experience, qualifications, and location of the position

Benefits

• 401(k) contribution
• Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave and Vacation)
• Holidays
• Additional special perks reserved for our team members

Schedule

• Spring Co-op runs from January to June
• Fall Co-op runs from July to December
• This position is located in our Chicago office on a hybrid in-person schedule
• Weekly Hours: 40