About FactSet

FactSet creates data and software solutions for tens of thousands of investment professionals around the world. FactSet has the growth opportunity of a start-up with the stability of a well-established company. For almost 40 years, through market changes and technological progress, we’ve maintained our focus on providing exceptional client service. FactSet’s world-class service is built on our employees’ ability to engage our clients through proactive consultation on FactSet’s sophisticated product offerings.

FactSet is an inclusive community unified by the spirit of going above and beyond. Our ethos is to embrace diversity, and that our best ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time. We continuously look ahead to advance the future and technology of our industry, by rolling up our sleeves to solve tough problems together, and by learning from our successes, as well as our failures.

What student learns during externship:

• Attend trainings on a variety of technologies

• Participate in professional development workshops focused on effective communication, presentation skills, resume writing, networking and mock interviewing

• Build your networking skills by connecting with FactSetters across various teams

• Enhance you collaboration skills by competing in a coding challenge with fellow externs and FactSet Engineers

• Network with diverse FactSet professionals and members of our Employee Resource Groups

• Meet members of FactSet’s Executive Team to learn about their different leadership journeys

• Learn about FactSet’s industry, core products, who our clients are, and various teams within our Engineering organization

Technical Skills Required:

Experience and/or interested in learning Full Stack Web Development, C++, C#, or other OOP language, Excited about problem solving, Ability to work independently while also being a great team-player, Positive, can-do attitude

Student Information:

The FactSet MESH program brings together people with a common interest in the Financial Technology (Fintech) industry. We are looking for talented, hard-working, and out-of-the-box thinkers who are interested in learning more about what it is like to be a Software Engineer in the Fintech industry. The FactSet MESH program provides third year university students that have an interest in computer science with a hands-on experience working with Software Engineering teams while participating in professional development and networking opportunities.

At FactSet, we celebrate diversity of thought, experience, and perspective. We are committed to disrupting bias and a transparent hiring process.  All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, family status or veteran status. FactSet participates in E-Verify.