Software Engineering Co-op

Join to apply for the Software Engineering Co‑op role at Achievers. About Achievers Achievers offers more than just a thank you program. Our employee recognition and rewards software inspires employees to recognize everyone, every day, everywhere. With 4.3 million global users across 190 countries, we empower people worldwide. Visit achievers.com to learn more and see our platform in action. Our commitment to you We value the unique perspective and individuality that each person brings, and are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace where you belong, and your contributions are celebrated. The opportunity Join an experienced engineering team for a remote co‑op opportunity during the winter 2026 term (January–April). You’ll work on highly scalable software integrations, utilizing Go and Python in a microservice environment. Why work with us We love to have co‑ops on board and support their growth We offer competitive rates Many of our co‑ops return for multiple terms and get full‑time job offers with us after they graduate You'll receive dedicated mentorship from experienced Engineers who are invested in your development and success We’re a fun‑loving, passionate, and highly collaborative team. We believe in moving quickly, failing fast, and adapting to change. We’re committed to achieving technical excellence in everything we do. We value teamwork, learning from failure, and innovation. Responsibilities Build, own and maintain new innovative product features by building POCs and testing new ideas. Collaborate with Senior Engineers, receiving regular mentorship, code reviews, and technical guidance. Live in GitHub creating pull requests, reviewing code, merging branches, and generally be a team player by seeking out and providing feedback. Develop and test new features that help scale our user data and HR integration services. Create automated test cases using Go and Python to improve reliability and speed up our release cycles. Contribute to backend development using Go (Golang)—building APIs, fixing bugs, and integrating with microservices. Assist with UI updates and enhancements, learning front‑end fundamentals with React. Gain experience with frameworks and services such as Docker, Kubernetes, Google Pub/Sub and more. Requirements Students currently pursuing a Computer Science or related degree. Prior co‑op experience is highly advantageous. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proactiveness and enthusiasm to ask questions, seek feedback, and support the team with a variety of tasks. Experience in Python, Go, and React. Prior experience with GitHub, Kubernetes, and GCP is not required but advantageous. Benefits & Perks for permanent full‑time employees 💰 Competitive Pay 👶🏼 Parental Leave Top‑up 🩺 Health Benefits and Life Insurance Coverage Upon Your First Day 🙌🏼 RRSP Matching 🏖️ Flexible Vacation 🤝🏽 Employee and Family Assistance Program 👩💻 Full access to the LinkedIn Learning Library 🎓 Internal Mentorship Program 👏🏼 Employee‑Led Employee Resource Groups 🇨🇦 A beautiful office space located in Liberty Village, Toronto ✨ Participation in our Points‑based Employee Recognition Program 📈 Opportunities for professional development and career growth Our work environment Achievers is a hybrid‑first company. While the permanent role is based in Liberty Village, Toronto, our hybrid work experience is designed to cultivate an engaging employee experience, where pioneering research intersects with cutting‑edge technology. Equal Opportunity Employment We are an equal‑opportunity employer, committed to creating an environment where our employees can do the best work of their lives. We encourage all qualified candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply to join our A‑Player family. Our diverse and inclusive team of passionate, hardworking individuals embodies this commitment. If you require any accommodations for your interview, such as assistive technology, wheelchair accessibility, or alternative formats of materials, please let us know—we are happy to make necessary arrangements to support your needs. Recruitment Process and AI Tools Achievers may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications or analyzing resumes. These tools aid our recruitment team but never replace decisions made by real people. We believe in a human‑first approach to hiring, where your experience, personality, and potential are recognized by people, not algorithms, and where final hiring decisions are made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. #J-18808-Ljbffr