2026 Software Engineer Co-op

Job Description:

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 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 Youll 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

What Youll Bring

• Currently pursuing an ABET-accredited engineering bachelors degree or higher in robotics engineering computer engineering or related fields or a bachelors 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

The compensation for this position is $26/hr for undergraduate interns and $28/hr for graduate or returning interns. This position is eligible for holiday pay and if desired medical insurance.

Why Join Us

• We are a global company and our culture is defined by our strong Values: Integrity Respect Improvement Servant Leadership Courage and Citizenship.
• Safety is an absolute way of life and we expect all team members to prioritize safety and commit to Zero Harm.
• We are committed to an inclusive environment where every team member feels safe supported and valued.
• We make a positive impact by providing innovative solutions engaging our people and operating in a sustainable way.
• We are committed to helping team members reach their full potential.

If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications we still encourage you to apply.

About Terex:

Terex Corporation is a global industrial equipment manufacturer of materials processing machinery waste and recycling solutions mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) and equipment for the electric utility industry. We design build and support products used in maintenance manufacturing energy minerals and materials management construction waste and recycling and the entertainment industry. We provide best-in-class lifecycle support to our customers through our global parts and services organization and offer complementary digital solutions designed to help our customers maximize their return on their investment. Certain Terex products and solutions enable customers to reduce their impact on the environment including electric and hybrid offerings that deliver quiet and emission-free performance products that support renewable energy and products that aid in the recovery of useful materials from various types of waste. Our products are manufactured in North America Europe and Asia Pacific and sold worldwide.

Additional Information:

We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact. We are committed to recruiting engaging developing and retaining team members at all levels of our global workforce. Our culture is defined by our Terex Way Values Integrity Respect Improvement Servant Leadership Courage and Citizenship. Our values are the driving force behind our commitment to maintain an inclusive supportive non-discriminatory and safe workplace for all team members. To that end we are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued listened to and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our an Equal Opportunity Employer employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. If you are a qualified individual with a disability including disabled veterans you may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to access job openings or apply for a job on this site as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting the recruiting department (person or department) at.

The Company offers competitive salaries advancement opportunities and a full range of benefits including paid vacation 401(k) medical dental and vision.