About the role#
Vanguard is hiring co-op students for Application Engineer, Mobile Engineer, and AI Engineer roles. You will join full stack teams to deliver business outcomes and contribute to projects from your first day. This is a paid, full-time opportunity.
What you'll do#
- Work alongside experienced engineers.
- Gain hands-on experience in a professional environment.
- Contribute to software, mobile, or AI projects.
What you'll need#
- Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- 0 to 3 years of developer experience.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Effective analysis and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work in a hybrid model.
- Non-Drexel students must be available to start in January and finish in June or July.
Location & details#
- Locations: Malvern, PA and Philadelphia, PA.
- Terms: Winter 2027 and Summer 2027.
- Work Modality: Hybrid (Tuesday through Thursday onsite).
- Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for these positions.
About Vanguard
Vanguard is a financial services company based in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1975, the firm provides investment services to a community of 50 million clients. It focuses on long-term value and low costs for individuals planning for retirement or other financial goals. The organization employs more than 10,000 people.
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