
Software Development Co-op (Fall 2025)
Job description
We are looking for creative team members who love to develop software. We want to work with people that make learning and teaching others a fundamental part of every day. We expect our engineers to be curious about how they can apply technology to make a meaningful impact to our customers. In particular, we’re looking to hire a Software Engineering CO-OP who is a member of a software development team dedicated to solving customer problems through technology. CO-OPs participate in all facets of the software development lifecycle including requirements gathering, design, development, and testing.In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Develops and unit tests development tasks, sometimes via pair programming
- Participates in requirements gathering and breakdown sessions with the customer and the development team
- Assists 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. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.‍
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Emerson is a leading global technology, software, and engineering company providing innovative solutions for customers in industrial and commercial markets. We help customers in the world’s most essential industries solve the biggest challenges of modern life. Every day, our global workforce fulfills our unified Purpose and lives out the Values we hold close as an organization: Integrity, Safety & Quality, Support Our People, Customer Focus, Continuous Improvement, Collaboration, and Innovation. Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: We drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. We invest in our employees to ensure they have the marketplace knowledge, skills, and competencies to bring this Purpose to life while competing and leading in a global economy. Our training programs focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. Our success is measured by the positive impact we make on people, our communities, and the world through our unwavering focus on environmental, social, and regulatory progress. Learn more about us! Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer you the right options to meet your individual and family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and more. We also provide you flexible time-off plans, including paid parental leave, vacation, and holiday leave. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Emerson, we are committed to fostering a culture where every employee is valued and respected for their experiences and perspectives – and that reflects the world around us. We believe a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment contributes to the rich exchange of ideas that inspires innovation and brings the best solutions to our customers. This philosophy is fundamental to living our company’s values and our responsibility to leave the world in a better place.