Software Development Co-op (Later Influence)

Later is the world’s most intelligent influencer marketing company, built to give brands the confidence to create unforgettable campaigns. By combining real creator relationships, trusted intelligence, and expert guidance, Later removes fear and guesswork from one of marketing’s most visible investments. Built on a native, AI-powered platform and more than a decade of proprietary data—including billions of social interactions, impressions, and $2.4B+ in verified influencer-driven purchases—Later helps teams understand what will work before they launch. By combining trusted insight with expert guidance, Later removes guesswork from influencer marketing, enabling brands to choose the right creators, execute fully managed campaigns, and drive meaningful growth across awareness, engagement, and revenue. Trusted by leading enterprise brands including Nike, Wayfair, Unilever, and Southwest Airlines, Later bridges creativity and performance so campaigns don’t just look good—they deliver results. Learn more at later.com . About this position: We're looking for a curious, motivated Software Development Co-op student to join the Later Influence engineering team. This is an opportunity to work alongside experienced developers building software that powers influencer marketing for some of the world's leading brands and creators. As a member of the team, you'll contribute to real production software, participate in the full software development lifecycle, and gain hands-on experience with modern engineering practices. You'll be supported by experienced mentors while taking ownership of real production work that delivers value to our customers. If you're passionate about software development, enjoy solving problems, and are eager to learn how high-performing development teams operate, we'd love to hear from you. What you'll be doing: Contribute to production features across our backend and frontend applications. Collaborate with engineers, product owners, designers, and other cross-functional partners to deliver customer value. Write clean, maintainable, tested, and well-documented code. Participate in code reviews and learn engineering best practices. Debug issues and help improve the reliability, scalability, and performance of our systems. Learn modern software architecture, cloud technologies, and scalable application design. Leverage AI-assisted development tools and modern engineering practices to build high-quality software efficiently. Take part in planning, retrospectives, and other Agile ceremonies. Continuously learn from teammates while bringing your own ideas, curiosity, and creativity to the team. What you bring: Experience programming in at least one modern language (TypeScript, JavaScript, Java, C#, Python, Go, or similar). A strong foundation in software engineering fundamentals, including algorithms, data structures, and software design principles. Basic knowledge of relational databases and SQL. Familiarity with Git and collaborative software development. Some exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud), whether through coursework, personal projects, or internships. Familiarity with modern frontend frameworks such as React is considered an asset. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Good written and verbal communication skills. A genuine curiosity about how software systems work and a desire to continuously learn. A growth mindset and eagerness to receive feedback and continuously improve. Bonus Points Experience with any of the following is a plus, but not required: TypeScript or Node.js React PostgreSQL or MySQL REST APIs Docker or Kubernetes AWS services CI/CD pipelines Automated testing Open-source contributions or personal software projects What You'll Learn: During your co-op, you'll gain practical experience in: Building software that serves customers at scale. Modern backend and frontend development. Cloud-native application development. Software architecture and distributed systems. Produc…