Software Engineering Co-Op

Overview

Established nearly two centuries ago, FM is a leading mutual insurance company whose capital, scientific research capability and engineering expertise are solely dedicated to property risk management and the resilience of its policyholder-owners. These owners, who share the belief that the majority of property loss is preventable, represent many of the world’s largest organizations, including one of every four Fortune 500 companies. They work with FM to better understand the hazards that can impact their business continuity to make cost-effective risk management decisions, combining property loss prevention with insurance protection.

 

This US-based remote opportunity may require periodic travel to our corporate headquarters in Johnston, RI, which is part of the greater Providence area. 

 

With a large college-age population, Providence offers a vibrant arts and entertainment scene that includes local theatre and music, collegiate and minor league sporting events, and excellent restaurants, and we’re not that far from the breathtaking RI beaches! 

 

Schedule

• Must be able to work full time 37.5 hours a week for January- June 2026.  
• Hours: 9am to 5pm EST Monday- Friday 

Responsibilities

FM is hiring a Software Engineering Co-Op to join our team for the Spring 2026 School Term, Full-time for 6 months.

 

This is an excellent opportunity for motivated students to apply their classroom experience, professional attitude, and personal ambition. You will get firsthand experience while earning college credits and getting paid! 

 

As a software development co-op, you will have the opportunity to work on real-world problems and solutions with a team of talented developers. Your projects may consist of developing or modifying business applications, integrating business applications and databases, augmenting rapid software delivery and deployment processes, and automating software testing.

Qualifications

Education

Must be enrolled as a full-time student studying Computer Science, or related degree program degree during the Spring 2026 Semester to be considered.   

 

Technical Skills

Knowledge of Theory and principles of software engineering  

 

Proficiency in high-level programming languages:

• Objected Oriented Programming: C# or Java
• SQL or Oracle
• Typescript, REACT, Angular or JavaScript        

 

Personal projects with technical skills listed and Student involvement on campus a plus!

 

Soft Skills

Ability to work effectively in teams and solve problems  

Desire and willingness to learn new technologies 

 

The hiring range for this position is $24.00 to $33.00 per hour. The final salary offer will vary based on geographic location, individual education, skills, and experience.

 

FM is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse workforce.