Associate Software Engineer – starting Summer 2026

Empower • Greenwood Village, CO

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our vision for the future is based on the idea that transforming financial lives starts by giving our people the freedom to transform their own. We have a flexible work environment, and fluid career paths. We not only encourage but celebrate internal mobility. We also recognize the importance of purpose, well-being, and work-life balance. Within Empower and our communities, we work hard to create a welcoming and inclusive environment, and our associates dedicate thousands of hours to volunteering for causes that matter most to them. Chart your own path and grow your career while helping more customers achieve financial freedom. Empower Yourself. Associate Software Engineer – starting Summer 2026 Grow your career with a growing organization Whether they’re helping people reach their long-term financial goals or providing personal wealth management strategies, every associate contributes to changing the lives of those we serve for the better. When it comes to job satisfaction, that’s hard to beat. And from a personal satisfaction perspective, you’ll enjoy the freedom to support causes that matter to you and experience a truly inclusive work environment. Your future starts now. An Associate Software Engineer is an entry-level position responsible for assisting in the development, maintenance, and improvement of software applications. They work closely with senior team members to learn and apply best practices in software development, coding, testing, and problem-solving. Note: this role is a hybrid position based out of Greenwood Village, CO.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
• Strong understanding of programming languages such as Java, Python, Swift, JavaScript, or similar.
• Basic knowledge of software development methodologies, version control, and testing practices.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate in a dynamic development environment.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.

Nice To Haves

• Prior internship or hands-on project experience in software development (strongly preferred; former interns with our organization are encouraged to apply).
• Awareness or experience working within Agile development methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with team members to understand, document, and refine software requirements.
• Assist in coding, debugging, and testing software components and features across our application ecosystem.
• Participate in code reviews, offering constructive feedback while learning from senior engineers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic software defects and user-reported issues.
• Continuously learn and adapt to modern technologies, tools, and development practices used within the organization.
• Contribute to the improvements in coding standards, development workflows, and team processes.
• Document technical findings and help maintain knowledge repositories for team use.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Retirement savings – 401(k) plan with generous company matching contributions (up to 6%), financial advisory services, potential company discretionary contribution, and a broad investment lineup
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• Business-casual environment that includes the option to wear jeans
• Generous paid time off upon hire – including a paid time off program plus ten paid company holidays and three floating holidays each calendar year
• Paid volunteer time — 16 hours per calendar year
• Leave of absence programs – including paid parental leave, paid short- and long-term disability, and Family and Medical Leave (FMLA)
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs) - internal networks that rally around common interest, experiences and identities such as race, ethnicity, gender, ability, military status and sexual orientation. BRGs play a vital role in educating and engaging our people and advancing our business priorities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees