Emerging Tech Engineer Co-op

Category/Area of Expertise: Co-Ops
Job Requisition: 547305
Address: USA-NC-Salisbury-2110 Executive Drive
Store Code: IT Executive & Administration (5167642)
Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.
Co-op Program Overview:
Get an insider view of the fast-changing grocery retail industry while developing relevant business, technical and leadership skills geared towards enhancing your career. This paid Co-op experience is an opportunity to help drive business results in an environment designed to promote and reward diversity, innovation and leadership. Our mission is to create impactful early talent programs that provide cohorts with meaningful project work, learning and development sessions, and mentorship opportunities.
** Applicants must be currently enrolled in a bachelor's or master's degree program . Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and be available from January 19, 2027 through June 4, 2027. We have a hybrid work environment that requires a minimum of three days a week in the office. Please submit your resume including your cumulative GPA. Transcripts may be requested at a future date.**

• Approximate 6-month Co-op session with competitive pay

• Impactful project work to develop your skills/knowledge

• Career assistance & mentoring in obtaining full time positions within ADUSA

• Leadership speaker sessions and development activities

• One-on-one mentoring in your area of interest

• Involvement in group community service events

• Networking and professional engagement opportunities

• Access to online career development tools and resources

• Opportunity to present project work to company leaders and gain executive visibility

Department/Position Description:
The Emerging Technology and Automation team explores, evaluates, and implements new technologies that improve how our organization operates and delivers value to our customers and employees. The team focuses on identifying practical applications for automation, artificial intelligence, low-code/no-code platforms, data tools, integrations, and other emerging technologies. We partner with business and technology stakeholders to prototype solutions, streamline processes, and responsibly bring promising ideas from experimentation into production.
During the session, the Co-op will support the team in researching emerging technologies, building prototypes, and identifying opportunities to automate repetitive or manual processes. They will gain hands-on experience working with tools such as AI platforms, automation and workflow technologies, APIs, data sources, and low-code/no-code applications while collaborating with business and technical partners. The Co-op will also document findings, communicate recommendations, and help evaluate the feasibility, value, security, and scalability of potential solutions.
Qualifications:

• Natural curiosity and excitement for technology, including a willingness to experiment with new tools, test ideas, and learn through hands-on exploration.

• Currently pursuing a degree in computer science, information systems, software engineering, data science, engineering, business analytics, or a related field.

• Demonstrated interest in emerging technology, automation, artificial intelligence, software development, data, or technology experimentation.

• Experience with at least one programming or scripting language, data, automation, or low-code/no-code tool through coursework, projects, internships, research, or personal experimentation.

• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn unfamiliar technologies independently through research, experimentation, and hands-on testing.

• Effective communication, organization, and collaboration skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to nontechnical audiences.

Individual cohort pay rates vary based on location, academic year, and position.
ME/NC/PA/SC Salary Range: $20.90 - $35.70
IL/MA/MD Salary Range: $22.80 - $37.30
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At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent.
Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.
Our associates are the heartbeat of our organization. We are committed to offering a welcoming work environment where all associates can succeed and thrive. Guided by our values of courage, care, teamwork, integrity (and even a little humor), we are dedicated to being a great place to work.
We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.