Software Engineer Intern/Co-op

Start Date: 1/5/2026

End Date: 6/19/2026

Who we are looking for

The Software Engineer Co-op will work directly within one of our product development groups in our engineering team. Our software engineering team is made up of 170+ of the top Software and QA Engineers in the industry. The Intern/Co-op will work with one or more specific modules of the product and several instrument types (i.e., equity, fixed income, derivatives, FX, etc.).

The Software Engineer Intern/Co-op will assist in developing the user interface (C#) and/or related server side systems (Java) of the Charles River Investment Management System. He/she will also champion quality and be responsible for the verification and validation process for Charles River products. This role promotes growth in technical areas, as well as expertise in the financial market space.

Why this role is important to us

The team you will be joining is a part of Charles River Development (or CRD), that became a part of State Street in 2018. CRD helps create enterprise investment management software solutions for large institutions in the areas of institutional investment, wealth management and hedge funds. Together we have created first open front-to-back platform - State Street Alpha, that was launched in 2019.

Join us if delivering next generation infrastructure, using emerging technologies like AI and Blockchain sounds like a challenge you are up for.

What you will be responsible for

As Software Intern you will

• Writing programs in Java/C#
• Bug fixing in Java/C#/SQL
• Creating, executing, and monitoring Java unit and automation tests within framework
• Writing and running performance scripts
• Assisting with data mappings for interfaces
• Validating system enhancements, fixes, and user workflows
• Maintaining development and test environments by upgrading and maintaining databases and servers
• Gaining experience in a number of financial areas, including: trade order management, portfolio management, fixed income, compliance, equity, derivatives, real time pricing, analytics, etc.

What we value

• Strong work ethic
• Ability to adapt to change and learn new skills quickly
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Any exposure to the financial industry a strong plus but not required
• Flexibility and ability to work in a very fast paced environment

Education & Preferred Qualifications

• Enrollment in a Computer Science undergraduate or graduate program at a leading college or university
• Some level of programming skills in Java, C#, SQL, Perl, XML, etc.
• Exposure to some of the following concepts: object oriented programming, data structures, software engineering techniques, quality assurance, parallel programming, databases, networking, etc.

Salary Range:

The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.

Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.

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About State Street

Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.

We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.

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