J&J Surgery Cincinnati: Software Engineer Co-op Fall 2026

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine • Cincinnati, OH

4d • $23 - $52 • Onsite

About The Position

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for Software Engineering Co-ops for the Fall 2026 term within our MedTech sector, located in Cincinnati, OH. At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured, where treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow, and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/. For more than 130 years, diversity, equity & inclusion (DEI) has been a part of our cultural fabric at Johnson & Johnson and woven into how we do business every day. Rooted in Our Credo, the values of DEI fuel our pursuit to create a healthier, more equitable world. Our diverse workforce and culture of belonging accelerate innovation to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges. We know that the success of our business – and our ability to deliver meaningful solutions – depends on how well we understand and meet the diverse needs of the communities we serve. Which is why we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging where all perspectives, abilities and experiences are valued and our people can reach their potential. At Johnson & Johnson, we all belong. Ethicon Surgical Technologies offers a broad range of products, platforms, and technologies—including sutures, surgical staplers, advanced energy, robotic surgery, clip appliers, trocars and synthetic mesh devices—that are used in a wide variety of minimally invasive and open surgical procedures. Specialties include support for treatment of colorectal and thoracic conditions, women’s health conditions, hernias, cancer and obesity. Ethicon Surgical Technologies combines products and services of two market leading legacy companies, both with long histories of medical innovation. Formerly called Ethicon, Inc. based in Somerville, New Jersey, was founded more than 80 years ago, as a pioneer in suture development and manufacturing, helping to transform the safety and effectiveness of open surgery. Formerly called Ethicon Endo-Surgery, Inc. was created 25 years ago, in Cincinnati, Ohio, developing creative devices that have driven the groundbreaking shift from open to minimally invasive surgery that continues to lead the industry today. The Fall 2026 term dates are from 8/24/2026 – 12/11/2026

Requirements

• Be enrolled in an accredited college/institution pursuing a Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, computer engineering or related degree is required.
• Must have completed a minimum of two semesters in school prior to the beginning of the co-op term (class standing of a sophomore or above).
• Considered a student during the co-op term, must not have a graduation date prior to the start of the co-op term.
• Have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
• Experience in a direct software engineering utilizing C, C++, and Python
• Strong collaboration, proven technical leadership capabilities, and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrate strong interest in healthcare.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for the full duration of the co-op term.
• Permanently authorized to work in the U.S., must not require sponsorship of an employment visa (e.g., H-1B or green card) at the time of application or in the future.
• Students currently on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT usually requires future sponsorship for long term employment and do not meet the requirements for this program unless eligible for an alternative long-term status that does not require company sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with… Software design in Linux or similar operating system
• Software testing tools (e.g. Google Test, NUnit, JUnit, etc.)
• Distributed Data Services (DDS), e.g. (RTI Connext, OpenDDS, MQTT, or similar distributed data sharing libraries

Responsibilities

• Design and develop product software to integrate with mechanical, electrical, and distributed computing systems.
• Develop test tools to test product software in an integrated environment.
• Convert chosen technical options into formal testable written requirements
• Document designs and specifications per design control processes.
• Conform to Industry Standards for Medical Device Software (IEC 62304)

Benefits

• Co-Ops/Interns may be eligible to participate in Company sponsored employee medical benefits in accordance with the terms of the plan.
• Co-Ops and Interns are eligible for the following sick time benefits: up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington, up to 56 hours per calendar year
• Co-Ops and Interns may be eligible to participate in the Company’s consolidated retirement plan (pension)
• For additional general information on Company benefits, please go to https://www.careers.jnj.com/employee-benefits

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern