FactSet's MESH 2 Week Externship - Software Engineering at FactSet Research Systems Inc. in NORWALK, Connecticut

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FactSet creates data and software solutions for tens of thousands of investment professionals around the world. FactSet has the growth opportunity of a start-up with the stability of a well-established company. For almost 40 years, through market changes and technological progress, we've maintained our focus on providing exceptional client service. FactSet's world-class service is built on our employees' ability to engage our clients through proactive consultation on FactSet's sophisticated product offerings.FactSet is an inclusive community unified by the spirit of going above and beyond. Our ethos is to embrace diversity, and that our best ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time. We continuously look ahead to advance the future and technology of our industry, by rolling up our sleeves to solve tough problems together, and by learning from our successes, as well as our failures.The FactSet MESH program brings together different ideas, backgrounds and people with a common interest in the Financial Technology (Fintech) industry. We are looking for talented, hard-working and out-of-the-box thinkers who are interested in learning more about what it is like to be a Software Engineer in the Fintech industry. The FactSet Mesh program provides first or second year college students that have an interest in computer science with a hands on experience working with Software Engineering teams while participating in professional development and networking opportunities.The paid externship is set to run from May 15, 2023 - May 26, 2023 in our Norwalk, CT office. The application deadline is January 31, 2023.During this 2-week externship, you will:Attend trainings on a variety of technologiesParticipate in professional development workshops focused on effective communication, presentation skills, resume writing, networking and mock interviewingBuild your networking skills by connecting with FactSetters across various teamsEnhance you collaboration skills by competing in a coding challenge with fellow externs and FactSet EngineersNetwork with diverse FactSet professionals and members of our Black, Latinx, Pride, and Women's Employee Resource GroupsMeet members of FactSet's Executive Team to learn about their different leadership journeysLearn about FactSet's industry, core products, who our clients are, and various teams within our Engineering organizationUpon successful completion of the program, externs graduating in May of 2025 will be eligible to receive an offer for our 12-week Software Engineering Internship program held in the summer of 2024. Externs graduating in May of 2026 will be eligible to participate in the Mesh program again in the summer of 2024.Minimum Qualifications:Currently pursuing a BS in Computer Science (or equivalent)Undergraduates graduating between May 2025 - May 2026 who identify as Black, Hispanic/Latinx, and/or Native AmericanExperience and/or interested in learning Full Stack Web Development, C++, C# or other OOP languageExcited about problem solvingAbility to work independently while also being a great team-playerPositive, can-do attitudeAt FactSet, we celebrate diversity of thought, experience, and perspective. We are committed to disrupting bias and a transparent hiring process. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or veteran status. FactSet participates in E-Verify.The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.FactSet is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityVEVRAA Federal ContractorRequest Priority Protected Veteran & Disabled Referrals for all of our locations within the stateThe EEO is the Law poster is available here.FactSet Research Systems Inc. endeavors to make our website accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Jennifer Passeck, Lead Recruiting Specialist, Human Resources at +1 (203) 810-2472 or recruiting@factset.com.Equal Opportunity Employment PolicyIt is the policy of FactSet Research Systems Inc. ("FactSet") to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, pregnancy, military or military reserve obligations, or any other class or status protected by law. This policy applies to all policies and procedures related to recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfer, discharge, and other terms and conditions of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you have questions concerning this policy, please contact the Human Resources department at +1 (203) 810-1000.PDN-976c5622-cd5d-4a8c-8e96-75aad0aed6ff