Software Engineer Intern, Test Automation
Summer 2027 intern developing test automation tools and improving software reliability through testing, code reviews, and continuous delivery. Requires current Computer Science study at a Canadian university and strong fundamentals; testing, databases, mobile, and AI experience are advantageous.
About the job
Responsibilities
- Own assigned projects and provide regular updates to team members.
- Improve code quality through progressive refactoring.
- Build reliability through unit, integration, and load testing.
- Participate in code reviews to maintain quality and share knowledge.
- Contribute to continuous integration and deployment.
- Develop test automation tools that improve product quality.
Requirements
- Currently pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science at a Canadian university.
- Expected graduation between December 2027 and Summer 2028.
- Master's students with prior work between bachelor's and master's programs must have less than two years of relevant full-time experience.
- Available for a Summer 2027 internship in Montreal.
- Strong computer science fundamentals.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Passion for quality and testing.
- Ability to thrive in a startup environment.
Nice-to-haves
- Open-source contributions.
- Database experience.
- Experience solving real-time technology problems.
- Mobile development experience.
- Integration testing and test automation experience.
- Experience with, or strong interest in learning, AI tooling.
- Interest in community, sustainability, or transportation.
Compensation and Benefits
- Base pay: $34–$36/hour CAD, equivalent to $70,720–$74,880 annually.
- Mental health benefits.
- Two paid days off and three paid sick days in addition to holidays.
- Subsidized commuter benefits and Lyft ride credits.
- Hybrid schedule with at least three days per week in the office, including Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
Skills
Test Automation, Unit Testing, Integration Testing, Load Testing, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment, Code Review, Databases, Mobile Development, AI Tools
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