About the role#
As a Software Engineering Intern, you will work with teams to solve problems and build software solutions. You will collaborate with Technical Program Managers and Product Managers to provide technical guidance and bring ideas to life. This is a full-time, paid internship based in Vancouver.
What you'll do#
- Apply engineering principles to solve complex problems through sound and creative engineering.
- Work with stakeholders to determine user requirements for features.
- Learn new engineering methods quickly and incorporate them into your work.
- Seek feedback and apply best practices to improve technical solutions.
- Manage your time effectively to complete projects within a cooperative team environment.
- Review current developments to improve the availability, reliability, efficiency, and performance of products.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related technical field, with at least one semester remaining after the internship ends.
- Understanding of computer science fundamentals, specifically data structures and algorithms.
- At least one year of programming experience in an object-oriented language.
Location & details#
- Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling applications throughout the academic year.
- Compensation: CAD $5,600 to CAD $5,900 per month.
About Microsoft
Microsoft is a public company based in Redmond, Washington. It develops software, hardware, and cloud computing services. The company operates in 190 countries and employs approximately 233,210 people. Its products include operating systems, developer tools, and business software.
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