About the role#
This is a four-month internship for students pursuing a career in Computer Science or related fields. You will work on a team to build and maintain the infrastructure, servers, and networks that power our social media applications. You will be paired with a mentor to learn the craft of software development. You will work with technologies including Go, Scala, PHP, Docker, Jenkins, Kafka, Redis, MySQL, React, and Typescript.
What you'll do#
- Collaborate in small teams to design, build, and ship high-quality software to production.
- Participate in code reviews to improve your technical approach.
- Iterate in an agile fashion by creating hypotheses and testing them with incremental changes.
- Share your work and experiences internally and with the community.
What you'll need#
- Experience shipping code or a demonstrated interest in programming.
- A history of creative thinking and collaborative problem solving.
- A drive to complete tasks because you want to.
- Ability to work with others to deliver results, prioritizing group needs over individual needs.
- A habit of seeking new ways of doing things and generating original ideas.
- Courage to address difficult issues and speak your mind.
- Strong communication skills, including the ability to listen and ask questions.
- Determination to succeed and motivation by the success of others.
- A commitment to continuous learning.
- Integrity and a track record of keeping promises.
- Humility and empathy when working with others.
Location & details#
- Locations: Vancouver, BC or Toronto, ON.
- Term: Winter 2027 (starting January 4, 2027).
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment type: Full-time.
- Compensation: This role is paid, with a salary range of $53,800 to $64,600 CAD.
About Hootsuite
Hootsuite is a software development company that provides a platform for managing social media presence. The business offers tools to help brands launch campaigns, interact with customers, and manage social commerce. It also operates Hootsuite Academy, which provides education and certifications in social media marketing. Founded in 2008, the company is based in Vancouver, British Columbia. It employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.
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