About the role
Career Opportunity
Role Title
Software Engineer Co-op Student
Purpose of role
The Software Engineer Co-op in IT offers an opportunity to build a wide variety of enterprise applications within a team-based environment. As a co-op student, you will work closely with our experienced architects and engineers to develop, test, and implement application including machine learning models and algorithms. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a collaborative environment. You’ll find opportunities to continuously learn, research on technologies, share knowledge within your team.
Note: We are currently accepting applications for both the September 2025 (Fall) and January 2026 (Winter) intake terms. Interested candidates are encouraged to indicate their preferred start date in their application.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the development software applications
- Develop and implementation of AI/ML models and algorithms.
- Conduct data preprocessing and analysis to support model training.
- Collaborate with team members to design and execute proof-of-concepts.
- Producing clear and maintainable code
- Document code and maintain version control.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to project discussions.
- Investigating, learning and applying new technologies/processes
- Participating in design/architectural discussions
Key Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong programming skills in Python, .NET, Java or similar languages.
- Familiarity with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Azure DevOps
- Basic understanding of data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication skills and willingness to learn.
#LI-Hybrid
Equal Opportunity Employment and Inclusion – at Foresters Financial, we are committed to sustaining an equal opportunity environment for all job applicants. We embrace Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (IDE) as a core strategic objective for building strong, innovative teams in which all our employees can show up wholly and authentically as themselves.
Foresters Financial strives to provide an accessible candidate experience for prospective employees with different abilities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodations during the recruitment process, please email
accommodations@foresters.com
in advance of your appointment.
Thank you for choosing Foresters. Only those candidates who will be selected for further consideration will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team.
About Foresters Financial
Foresters Financial is redefining the life insurance and individual savings industry across the U.S., Canada and UK by enriching the lives, communities, and overall well-being of its members. Agents and members alike appreciate the turnkey-decisioned product offerings and end-to-end digitized processes that make it easy to get life insurance without traditional medical exams. State-of-the-art mobile tools help agents deliver tailored plans to prospective and current members. Dedicated to its members’ well-being, Foresters offers a suite of member benefits and is redefining the conventional life insurance model, bringing improved financial security and overall wellness to everyday North American families. Foresters recently merged with Canada Protection Plan to become a leading life insurance distributor in Canada. Foresters Financial is the trade name for The Independent Order of Foresters, the oldest non-denominational fraternal benefit society. For 23 straight years, The Independent Order of Foresters has received an “A” (Excellent) rating from A.M. Best.
About the role
Career Opportunity
Role Title
Software Engineer Co-op Student
Purpose of role
The Software Engineer Co-op in IT offers an opportunity to build a wide variety of enterprise applications within a team-based environment. As a co-op student, you will work closely with our experienced architects and engineers to develop, test, and implement application including machine learning models and algorithms. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a collaborative environment. You’ll find opportunities to continuously learn, research on technologies, share knowledge within your team.
Note: We are currently accepting applications for both the September 2025 (Fall) and January 2026 (Winter) intake terms. Interested candidates are encouraged to indicate their preferred start date in their application.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in the development software applications
- Develop and implementation of AI/ML models and algorithms.
- Conduct data preprocessing and analysis to support model training.
- Collaborate with team members to design and execute proof-of-concepts.
- Producing clear and maintainable code
- Document code and maintain version control.
- Participate in team meetings and contribute to project discussions.
- Investigating, learning and applying new technologies/processes
- Participating in design/architectural discussions
Key Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's program in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong programming skills in Python, .NET, Java or similar languages.
- Familiarity with machine learning frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Azure DevOps
- Basic understanding of data preprocessing, feature engineering, and model evaluation.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Strong communication skills and willingness to learn.
#LI-Hybrid
Equal Opportunity Employment and Inclusion – at Foresters Financial, we are committed to sustaining an equal opportunity environment for all job applicants. We embrace Inclusion, Diversity and Equity (IDE) as a core strategic objective for building strong, innovative teams in which all our employees can show up wholly and authentically as themselves.
Foresters Financial strives to provide an accessible candidate experience for prospective employees with different abilities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodations during the recruitment process, please email
accommodations@foresters.com
in advance of your appointment.
Thank you for choosing Foresters. Only those candidates who will be selected for further consideration will be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Team.
About Foresters Financial
Foresters Financial is redefining the life insurance and individual savings industry across the U.S., Canada and UK by enriching the lives, communities, and overall well-being of its members. Agents and members alike appreciate the turnkey-decisioned product offerings and end-to-end digitized processes that make it easy to get life insurance without traditional medical exams. State-of-the-art mobile tools help agents deliver tailored plans to prospective and current members. Dedicated to its members’ well-being, Foresters offers a suite of member benefits and is redefining the conventional life insurance model, bringing improved financial security and overall wellness to everyday North American families. Foresters recently merged with Canada Protection Plan to become a leading life insurance distributor in Canada. Foresters Financial is the trade name for The Independent Order of Foresters, the oldest non-denominational fraternal benefit society. For 23 straight years, The Independent Order of Foresters has received an “A” (Excellent) rating from A.M. Best.