January 2027 - Leap Software Engineer

Job Description:

Fidelity Leap Program - Software Engineer

This Position starts on January 11, 2027

Locations: Boston, MA | Durham, NC | Merrimack, NH | Westlake, TX

Note: Fidelity will not provide immigration sponsorship for this position

As part of Fidelity's hiring process, selected applicants will be required to complete a skills assessment to demonstrate foundational software engineering skills in either Java or Python. The assessment must be completed before candidates can progress to the interview stage.

The Role

We are looking for curious, driven software engineers who want to build innovative solutions and challenge the status quo.

In this role, you will:

• Build scalable applications and features using modern programming languages, traditional and newer database platforms, integration technologies (APIs, messaging), and user interfaces/front-end frameworks.
• Work on real projects from start to finish across the full software development lifecycle including requirements, design, development, testing, and deployment.
• Write code, test it, and deploy it with support from your team, leveraging standardized and automated software development pipeline practices and technologies that safely and securely move your code from development to production.
• Explore innovative technologies, including AI tools, and learn how to responsibly use them in your work to deliver cutting-edge capabilities and services for our customers.
• Work as part of an engineering team obsessed with delivery solutions that help our customers achieve their long-term financial goals.

Skills You Bring

• To be eligible, applicants must have earned or be on track to earn a bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field by the start date.
• Understanding of programming fundamentals and data structures
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Hands-on project or internship experience (preferred)
• Ability to collaborate and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Curiosity, asking great questions and a passion for fast and continuous learning.

Why Fidelity?

• Work on products used by millions.
• Access to diverse tech stack and AI tools
• Structured career development and mobility
• Strong mentorship culture
• Competitive benefits and stability

If you are excited by solving hard problems and want to build systems that make a real difference for customers, Fidelity is a great fit for you. We hire for fundamentals, learning agility and problem-solving, and are committed to helping you grow. Apply today!

Fidelity’s Onsite Working Model
Fidelity is transitioning to a full-time onsite working model through a phased rollout across regions and roles. Currently, some roles and locations require 100% onsite presence, while others require less. Onsite expectations are likely to evolve as the rollout continues. This transition does not apply to fully remote roles.

The base salary range for this position is $55,000-134,000 USD per year.  

Placement in the range will vary based on job responsibilities and scope, geographic location, candidate’s relevant experience, and other factors.

Base salary is only part of the total compensation package. Depending on the position and eligibility requirements, the offer package may also include bonus or other variable compensation.   

We offer a wide range of to meet your evolving needs and help you live your best life at work and at home.  These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage and emotional well-being support, market-leading retirement, generous paid time off and parental leave, charitable giving employee match program, and educational assistance including student loan repayment, tuition reimbursement, and learning resources to develop your career.  Note, the application window closes when the position is filled or unposted.

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Information Technology