As a Placement Software Engineer at Rodriguez Services, an RRS Group & Co. company, you will join a collaborative, innovative, and technology-driven engineering team focused on developing, maintaining, and enhancing scalable software solutions that support business operations and digital transformation. 

Our engineering teams work across software development, technology, data, and product innovation, delivering reliable solutions that support internal business functions and customer-facing applications. 

At Rodriguez Services, we believe in investing in emerging talent. Our experienced software engineers, technical leaders, and technology professionals will provide mentorship, guidance, and hands-on learning opportunities throughout your placement. We do not expect candidates to have extensive professional experience. Instead, we value curiosity, adaptability, technical foundations, and a genuine passion for building software. 

You will have opportunities to contribute to meaningful projects, collaborate with experienced professionals, explore modern technologies, and develop the technical and professional skills necessary for a successful career in software engineering. 

This is a 12-month placement opportunity beginning in Summer 2027 and concluding in Summer 2028. We welcome applications from eligible undergraduate students currently in their sophomore or junior year who meet the academic and graduation requirements. 

What You'll Do as a Placement Software Engineer 

• Contribute to the design, development, testing, and maintenance of software applications and enterprise technology solutions. 

• Write clean, efficient, maintainable, and well-documented code using programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, C#, or JavaScript. 

• Gain practical experience across the software development lifecycle, including requirements analysis, system design, implementation, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance. 

• Collaborate with software engineers, technical leads, product stakeholders, and cross-functional teams to develop effective technology solutions. 

• Assist in identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving software defects, technical issues, and application performance challenges. 

• Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, development meetings, and collaborative problem-solving sessions. 

• Support the development and integration of APIs, databases, backend services, and user-facing application components. 

• Work with modern development tools, version control systems, cloud technologies, and CI/CD workflows. 

• Explore emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), automation, and other innovative software engineering tools. 

• Apply software engineering best practices, including object-oriented programming, debugging, testing, and secure coding principles. 

• Participate in Agile development activities, including sprint planning, progress reviews, and team retrospectives. 

• Continuously develop technical knowledge through mentorship, hands-on assignments, independent learning, and knowledge-sharing activities. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Currently enrolled in an accredited undergraduate degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a closely related discipline. 

• Open to Sophomore and Junior undergraduate students who meet the placement eligibility requirements. 

• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale, or equivalent academic standing. 

• Expected graduation date of Summer 2028 or Summer 2029, depending on current academic standing and placement eligibility. 

• Foundational knowledge of at least one object-oriented or general-purpose programming language, such as Java, Python, C, C++, C#, or JavaScript. 

• Understanding of fundamental computer science concepts, including data structures, algorithms, programming logic, and object-oriented programming. 

• Basic familiarity with software development practices, debugging, and problem-solving. 

• Strong analytical thinking and the ability to approach technical challenges logically. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Ability to work collaboratively, receive constructive feedback, and contribute effectively within a team environment. 

• Demonstrated curiosity, initiative, adaptability, and willingness to learn new technologies. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Up to 1 year of relevant professional or practical experience in software engineering, software development, IT, or a related technical field will be considered. 

• Previous internship, co-op, placement, research, or part-time experience in a technical environment is a plus. 

• Experience developing personal software projects, academic applications, websites, or programming assignments. 

• Familiarity with Git, GitHub, GitLab, or other version control platforms. 

• Exposure to relational databases, SQL, APIs, and backend development. 

• Basic understanding of cloud platforms, software testing, or CI/CD concepts. 

• Participation in hackathons, coding competitions, technical organizations, or open-source projects is an advantage. 

• Interest in Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, automation, and emerging software development technologies. 

What’s next? 

Submit a complete and thoughtful application, which includes your resume. Your application and resume is a way for us to initially get to know you. It’s important to complete all relevant application questions, so we have as much information about you as possible. We will review your application to determine whether you meet the required qualifications. 

If you are advanced to the next step of the process, you’ll receive an email invitation to complete a VideoApply interview. This is your opportunity to further bring your resume to life and showcase your experience for our recruiting team and hiring managers. 

VideoApply interview  is required, and your application will not be considered for further review until you have completed this step. We strongly encourage that you apply and complete these required elements as soon as possible, since programs will close as positions are filled. 

What can you expect from us:

• Opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wide range of programs.
• Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning.
• Development programs according to Leadership skills.
• Specialized training according to the role.
• Learning experiences with internal and external providers.
• We love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others.
• Financial wellness programs that will help you reach your goals in all stages of life.
• A flexibility program that will allow you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle.
• And because your family is also important to us, they can also enjoy benefits such as our WellnessLine, thousands of Agreements and Discounts, Scholarship programs for your children, Aid Plans for different moments of life, among others.

Travel Requirements: This position does not require travel.

Mental/Physical Requirements: This position will be performed in an office setting. The position will require the incumbent to sit and stand at a desk, communicate in person and by telephone, frequently operate standard office equipment, such as telephones and computers.

Rodriguez Services is an EEO Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status. Rodriguez Services will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with EEOC guidelines and applicable local law.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We strongly encourage you to submit your application as early as
possible as programs will close once positions are filled.