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Software Engineering Co-op - January 2026

WTL, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298

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Software Engineering Co-op - January 2026

Program Dates: January 5, 2026 - June 19, 2026 The base pay for this position is $35/hour This is a Boston based opportunity with a 3 day in office expectation (Tuesday - Thursday) with 2 days remote (Monday and Friday) Who We Are: Our Engineering team within our Technology organization is building the future of home and looking for dynamic, hardworking and talented students to join us for a 6-month Co-op from January 5, 2026 - June 19, 2026. As a Software Engineering Co-op you will dive into a number of complex technical projects and gain a better understanding of our business. The Co-op program is designed to give you real work on your team, so you'll be contributing to the goals of your team and making an impact. What You'll Do: Work on individual and group projects focused on the full project life-cycle Collaborate with business leaders and key stakeholders to brainstorm on how to solve challenges Get to a broad spectrum of technologies and programming languages Improve your designs and jumpstart your learning Gain access to technology/engineering leadership who want to hear your ideas Participate in events with Co-ops across the business! Receive professional development training to improve your soft and hard skills What You'll Need: Basic Qualifications: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in computer science or other related technical field, with the expectation that degree will be obtained between 2027 and 2029 Minimum GPA of 3.0 Able to commit to working 40 hours/week (9am-5pm, Monday-Friday) from January 5, 2026 to June 19, 2026 Must be returning to the course of study following completion of the Co-op Preferred Qualifications: Proven track record of strong academic performance Experience with full stack and/or mobile development Knowledge and experience working with object oriented programming languages Experience or exposure to SQL, JavaScript and HTML, Python, HTML/CSS (this is not required for all teams) Interest in working with big data and machine learning You enjoy autonomy and the opportunity to make a project or tool on your own Strong communication skills Strong comfort level and appetite to use AI in daily workflow Potential Team Placements Include: Supply Chain Retail Tech: This team develops the complex, ground-breaking logistics system to help move the products Wayfair sells from suppliers to warehouses to customers. Supply Chain is responsible for international transportation, warehouse management, and the customer delivery network making it all possible. Customer Technology: The Customer Technology organization at Wayfair is dedicated to building and optimizing the digital experiences that empower our customers throughout their journey, from initial inspiration to successful purchase. This team is structured into four key areas: 1) Growth, driving traffic and engagement through marketing tech and landing experiences, 2) Discovery, personalizing the user experience with our search engine and personalization features, 3) Purchase, optimizing conversion via cart, checkout, payments, and services, and 4) Platforms, building the foundational web and app infrastructure for our customer journeys. Why You'll Love Wayfair: Throughout the Co-op Program, we provide Co-ops with the opportunity to engage in social and community building activities including: A calendar of events including social networking, professional development, and dialogue events with senior leaders Formalized mentorship program along with an assigned reporting manager for impactful professional development and feedback Skills-based training Coffee chat opportunities for Co-ops to get to know one another Purpose & Inclusion at Wayfair: At Wayfair, we pride ourselves on fostering an environment where every individual experiences a fair and equitable employee journey. We are committed to developing targeted resources that raise awareness around inclusion and eliminate barriers, ensuring Wayfair provides a fair and inclusive workplace experience for everyone. Social Impact & Responsibility: At Wayfair, we focus on helping people on their journey to home - specifically those who have lost their way from home. We do this by leveraging our best assets, such as collaborating with leading nonprofit organizations, coordinating in-kind product donations, empowering our employees to get involved through paid volunteer time off programs, and encouraging our customers to donate. This multi-faceted approach allows us to support communities in need in authentic ways that align with Wayfair's broader mission of helping everyone, anywhere create their sense of home.