About the role#
We hire interns and place them on teams where they can be successful. We match you with a team based on your experience, interests, and our current needs. You will work full-time for three months during the summer of 2027. We do not provide immigration support for this role.
What you'll do#
- Craft code that powers commerce.
- Create extendable products that scale the commerce stack.
- Build and develop infrastructure blocks if placed in Infrastructure Engineering.
- Detect, evaluate, and address security threats if placed in Security Engineering.
What you'll need#
- You love challenging yourself with projects or hacking for fun.
- You are a constant learner.
- You have a passion for solving tough problems with code.
- You take ownership of your projects.
- You enjoy research and figuring out how pieces of an entire project work.
- You take pride in creating simple solutions to complex problems.
- You have a strong commitment to quality.
- We are looking for students in Computer Science or Computer Engineering.
Location & details#
- This is a paid, full-time, 3-month internship.
- You must work on-site at our Bellevue, Washington or New York City, New York offices.
- You must be located in your office city by the first day of onboarding.
- You must be legally entitled to work in your chosen location for the duration of the term.
About Shopify
Shopify provides software tools for businesses to start, grow, and manage retail operations. Founded in 2006, the company is based in Ottawa. It supports millions of businesses across more than 175 countries. The platform includes services for payments, shipping, and marketing automation.
How to get in at Shopify
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