Job Description

Position Special Projects Software Dev Co-op
Number of Position(s) 2
Duration 4 Months
Date September – December, 2026
Location Naperville, IL or Dallas, TX - Onsite

EDUCATIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Currently a candidate for a bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field at an accredited school in the US.

• Contribute to 5G product prototyping and software development
• Support automation and AI tool improvements across the development environment
• Assist in design, development, and maintenance of development verification labs
• Participate in Agile/Scrum development processes and collaborative sprints activities

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, FastAPI, Rest APIs, SQLAlchemy, HTML, JavaScript, C, and C++
• Familiarity with Linux, Git, and software debugging tools
• Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies

Preferred Attributes:

• Self-motivated with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• A proactive and independent thinker who collaborates well in teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

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