2026 Software Engineer Co-op
About The Position
Early Talent Program Overview The Terex Early Talent Program is a strategic initiative designed to identify and develop the future leaders of our global organization. Opportunities include three month internships, six month co-ops, and three year long rotational Leadership Development Programs (LDP). More information about our LDP programs can be found at Terex.com/Careers. What sets our Early Talent programs apart is that, from day one, students are immersed in meaningful, real-world projects that directly contribute to business outcomes. We invest in the personal and professional growth of our early talent, with the goal of converting high-performing interns and co-ops into full-time LDP participants. Early talent candidates are intentionally selected to identify individuals with long-term leadership potential. We then provide individuals the tools, mentorship, and experiences needed to build a strong foundation for career growth. Our Commitment to You Cross-functional, high impact projects that support our strategic business goals Structured mentorship support and professional development opportunities Networking opportunities to engage with leaders and build lasting professional connections What You’ll Do During your time with us you will: Be part of the Controls Systems team in the Design Engineering organization at Genie Design, develop, and debug software for control systems on physical Genie products using C++ Write unit integration tests for software and test on a desktop simulator or the actual Genie product Contribute to the design and development of embedded software for safety-critical hydraulic and electrical systems, with mentorship and guidance from experienced engineers Participate in meetings and presentations, brainstorming ideas and communicating engineering concepts to individuals from all disciplines
Requirements
- Currently pursuing an ABET-accredited engineering bachelor’s degree or higher in robotics engineering, computer engineering, or related fields or a bachelor’s degree in computer science
- Able to work full-time 40 hours per week for 6 months, part-time for 12 months, or a combination of the two
- Can work in-person in Redmond, WA for a minimum of 3 days per week
- Solid understanding of object-oriented design in C++ or C, including the use of STL
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Nice To Haves
- Robotics Operating System (ROS) development or robotics club experience
- AI assisted coding tools experience, but also be able to do without
- PC Linux / Embedded Linux experience
- Experience with modern build environments and compilers (e.g., GCC, CMake), Git and the agile software development process
- Exposure to real-time embedded operating systems (e.g., FreeRTOS, QNX or RT Linux), including how they schedule and manage tasks
- Familiar with developing and debugging hardware device drivers
Responsibilities
- Be part of the Controls Systems team in the Design Engineering organization at Genie
- Design, develop, and debug software for control systems on physical Genie products using C++
- Write unit integration tests for software and test on a desktop simulator or the actual Genie product
- Contribute to the design and development of embedded software for safety-critical hydraulic and electrical systems, with mentorship and guidance from experienced engineers
- Participate in meetings and presentations, brainstorming ideas and communicating engineering concepts to individuals from all disciplines
Benefits
- This position is eligible for holiday pay and, if desired, medical insurance.
- The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
