About the role#
As a Software Developer Co-op, you will be fully integrated into our software development team. You will start by getting comfortable with the codebase, working through bugs and basic features. As you progress, you will be given more complex features just like any other member of the team. Some of the key features of our software were written by our students.
What you'll do#
- Contribute to the development of digital investigative software.
- Write code that will be used in production environments.
- Collaborate with team members to solve technical challenges.
- Take ownership of your assigned projects.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a degree program for Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Strong proficiency in object-oriented programming (Java, JavaScript, C#, C++, or Python).
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
- A sense of accountability and the ability to take ownership of projects.
Location & details#
- Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- Term: Fall 2026.
- Work Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment Type: Full-time.
- Compensation: Paid position ($22.01 - $33.81 CAD per hour).
About Magnet Forensics
Magnet Forensics develops software for digital investigations. The company creates tools to acquire and analyze evidence from computers, mobile devices, and cloud services. Founded in 2009, it serves over 4,000 public and private sector customers across more than 100 countries. The organization maintains its headquarters in Atlanta and employs approximately 925 people.
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