About the role#
The Fidelity Center for Applied Technology (FCAT) drives innovation to advance market leadership. This co-op position focuses on assessing, testing, and scaling concepts involving artificial intelligence, blockchain, quantum computing, and other emerging technologies. You will work within a design-focused environment that combines strategy and research to envision future financial experiences.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate with the FCAT design team to envision and create future experiences.
- Support the team from research and ideation through to sketching and rapid prototyping.
- Create multimodal outputs and develop full story arcs for projects.
- Participate in design reviews, code reviews, and standard team methodologies.
- Work with technical partners to resolve incidents and build partnerships across development teams.
- Perform root cause analysis on incidents.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related technical degree program.
- Interest in emerging technologies such as VR, Generative AI, and Agentic AI.
- Proficiency in programming languages like JavaScript, Python, or C#.
- Familiarity with game engines like Unity or Unreal, WebXR, and API integration (JSON, XML, REST, SOAP).
- Experience with macOS and Windows operating systems.
- Ability to think critically about design challenges and communicate ideas effectively.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
- Experience in production support or analysis is a plus.
- Familiarity with design software like Figma or Adobe Creative Suite is preferred.
- Participation in technical extracurricular clubs or one previous co-op experience is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Boston, Massachusetts.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Full time.
- Compensation: $20 - $32 per hour, based on experience and scope.
- Sponsorship: Not provided.
About Fidelity Investments
Fidelity Investments provides financial services to individuals, families, and businesses. The company manages assets including retirement accounts, brokerage services, and investment funds. Founded in 1946, the firm remains privately held. It operates from its headquarters in Boston and maintains a presence in the United States, Ireland, and India. The organization employs over 10,000 people and administers 15 trillion dollars in assets.
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