Software Engineering Co-Op

City of Shakopee, MN; Marshalltown, Northern (IA, KY); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Flexible time off

Paid holidays

Volunteer time

Mentorship

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a software development co-op candidate in the United States. You will contribute to development and unit tests, occasionally pair programming, and join requirements gathering with customers and the development team.

You will support functional testing and other tasks while growing into a productive team member. The role emphasizes learning, collaboration, and a structured co-op program, with opportunities for mentorship, training, and hands-on experience within a

Qualifications

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Software Development, Computer Science, or related field.
• At least one object-oriented programming course completed prior to co-op.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this role.

Responsibilities

• Develop and unit tests development tasks, sometimes via pair programming
• Participate in requirements gathering and breakdown sessions with the customer and the development team
• Assist with functional testing and other tasks as needed
• Learn and grow into a professional and productive team member

Skills

Java

DotNet

iOS

Android

HTML/CSS

JavaScript

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering or related field

Tools

SQL

Job description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Develop and unit tests development tasks, sometimes via pair programming
• Participate in requirements gathering and breakdown sessions with the customer and the development team
• Assist with functional testing and other tasks as needed
• Learn and grow into a professional and productive team member

Who You Are:

• You stay aligned with your goals and stay productive. You make new connections and build relationships in other areas and teams. You take time to ask questions and define the problem and make learning a priority and a goal. You solicit both input and discussion.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Software Development, Computer Science, or related field
• At least one object-oriented programming course completed prior to co-op
• Legal authorization to work in the United States - Sponsorship will not be provided for this role

Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart:

• Experience with Java, .NET, iOS, Android, or other high-level programming
• Relational database/SQL knowledge
• HTML/CSS
• JavaScript
• Sophomore or higher class status
• Ability to return for multiple co-op rotations

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

• At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.
• We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing and know that to do your best you must have flexible, competitive benefit plans to meet your physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage. Our culture prioritizes work-life balance and offers flexible time off plans, including paid holidays and volunteer time. You will also get hands‑on experience, professional development, and networking opportunities in our well‑established and structured co‑op program. There is also an easy to access on‑site cafeterias, fitness facilities, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more.

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