Software Engineer, Intern (Fall 2026)

Sentry1 weeks ago

Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Type

Internship

Level

Intern

Role

Software Engineer

Posted

Apr 2, 2026

InternshipIntern

The role

Summary

Sentry offers a comprehensive Software Engineering Internship for Fall 2026 in Toronto, providing an immersive experience where interns work on real-world projects, contribute to production code, and receive mentorship from world-class engineers in a dynamic, open-source environment.

What you'll do

Project Ownership: Lead a project from ideation to deployment, including writing technical specifications, scoping work, implementation, and testing

Code Development: Design, develop, and ship production-ready programming solutions that deliver tangible value to customers

Collaborative Learning: Actively engage with engineering teams, receive mentorship, and contribute to ongoing projects and open-source initiatives

What we look for

Technical

Programming LanguagesProficiency in Python, JavaScript, or similar dynamic programming languages

Technical SkillsStrong understanding of algorithms and data structures

Development ToolsExperience working with GitHub and collaborative software development platforms

Education

Academic QualificationCurrently enrolled in an undergraduate or post-graduate degree program in Computer Science or related field

Experience

Prior ExperienceAt least one previous internship or equivalent practical software engineering experience preferred

Learning AgilityAbility to quickly learn and adapt to new programming languages and technologies

Skills

Required skills

ProgrammingStrong coding skills in dynamic programming languages

CollaborationAbility to work effectively in team-based engineering environments

Nice to have

Open SourceExperience or interest in contributing to open-source projects

Project ManagementBasic understanding of software development lifecycle and project scoping

Compensation & benefits

Salary

USD 0 – 0 (annual)

Benefits

Housing Stipend

Financial support for relocation to Toronto during the internship

Mentorship

Direct mentorship from experienced engineers and opportunity for professional growth

Real-World Experience

Opportunity to work on production code and contribute to meaningful projects

Interview process

1
Initial Application Review — Screening of academic background, technical skills, and prior experience
2
Technical Assessment — Evaluation of coding skills, problem-solving abilities, and technical knowledge
3
Team Interview — Discussion with potential team members to assess cultural fit and technical capabilities
4
Final Selection — Comprehensive review and offer extended to selected candidates