2026 Global Technology - Associate Software Engineer

At T. Rowe Price, we identify and actively invest in opportunities to help people thrive in an evolving world. As a premier global asset management organization with more than 85 years of experience, we provide investment solutions and a broad range of equity, fixed income, and multi-asset capabilities to individuals, advisors, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors. We take an active, independent approach to investing, offering our dynamic perspective and meaningful partnership so our clients can feel more confident. 

We believe doing the right thing for our clients and our associates is good business. With a career at the firm, you can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in your community. You’ll enjoy resources to support your career path, as well as compensation, benefits, and flexibility to enrich your life. Here, you’ll find a collaborative culture that respects and values differences and colleagues who share a spirit of generosity.  

Join us for the opportunity to grow and make a difference in ways that matter to you. 

Role Summary 

The Technology program focuses on developing foundational skills to equip our early talent associates with the tools to be the future leaders of the organization.  The program is non-rotational, with direct placement into a functional area based on your skillset and business unit needs.  The program will focus on the pillars of education, exposure, experience, and engagement, which would include customized learning curriculum, exposure to senior leadership, community service projects, assigned mentors, and social activities.   

Responsibilities

You will be placed within a specific department within Technology.  As an Associate Software Engineer, you will: 

• Support part of the software development process: Design, develop, modify, adapt and implement short- and long-term solutions to information technology needs through new and existing applications, systems, databases and applications infrastructure
• Review and interpret system requirements and business processes 
• Code, test, debug and implement software solutions 
• Recommend technical solutions based on partnership with our senior engineers 
• Implement automated testing  
• Work with existing data models and schemas 
• Apply strong logic and reasoning capabilities 
• Build industry knowledge to support the software development activities and understand the work of the team. 

Areas of Interest: 

• Software Engineering (Java, JavaScript, Python, SQL, Git, CI/CD, Docker)
• Mobile Application Development (iOS/Swift, Android/Java, Apple Testflight, Google Firebase) 
• Cloud Computing (Amazon Web Services: Development and Operations, Systems Administration, App Support)
• Operating Systems (Linux) 
• Machine learning  

Qualifications 

Required:

• Full time student with an expected graduation date of December 2025 – May/June 2026.
• Minimum GPA: 3.00 overall
• Major: Computer Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering 
• Cognizant of relevant and modern software methodologies (e.g., Scrum) and understands their role as part of software delivery team
• Demonstrate competence in at least one programming language or technology 

Preferred:

• Previous internship experience in financial services
• Actively seeks feedback and mentorship to improve technical skills (e.g., through submitting work for code review) 
• A commitment to continuous learning and development 

Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States (e.g., H1-B visa, F-1 visa (OPT), TN visa or any other non-immigrant work status).

  

 FINRA Requirements  

FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role.  

   

Work Flexibility  

This role is eligible for hybrid work, with up to three days per week from home. 

Base Salary Ranges

Please review the job posting for the location of this specific opportunity.

$76,000.00 - $130,000.00 for the location of: Maryland, Colorado, Washington and remote workers
$83,500.00 - $142,000.00 for the location of: Washington, D.C.
$95,000.00 - $162,000.00 for the location of: New York, California

Placement within the range provided above is based on the individual’s relevant experience and skills for the role.  Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package.  Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At T. Rowe Price, our associates are our greatest asset. We thrive because our company culture is built on inclusion and because we sustain a work environment where associates can bring their best selves to work every day. The backgrounds, talents, and experiences of our global associates allow us to embrace new ideas and perspectives that move our business priorities forward and enable us to deliver strong client outcomes. Here, you can expect equal opportunity and fair and consistent treatment for all. 

Benefits

We value your goals and needs, at work and in life. As an associate, you’ll be supported with resources, benefits, and work-life balance so you can thrive in ways that matter to you.   

  

Featured employee benefits to enrich your life:   

• Competitive compensation  

• Annual bonus eligibility  

• A generous retirement plan  

• Hybrid work schedule  

• Health and wellness benefits, including online therapy  

• Paid time off for vacation, illness, medical appointments, and volunteering days  

• Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefits  

  

Learn more about our benefits.  

T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.