Software Intern - QA Engineering - Summer 2026

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This internship is a full-time summer position scheduled for 2026, with a hybrid work model requiring three days per week onsite at the Dorval office. This position of Software Engineer is centered on the development, enhancement, and validation of software components across multiple projects. The role emphasizes contributing throughout the entire Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), ensuring alignment with project timelines, quality standards, and organizational policies. It promotes Agile methodologies, continuous improvement, and collaborative teamwork within self-organizing, cross-functional teams to foster innovation and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

The intern will become an integral member of a specialized IoT team, contributing to improving software quality through the implementation of new procedures, structures, and tools. The role involves hands-on development, validation, and documentation tasks aligned with team priorities.

• Demonstrates advanced proficiency in software engineering principles.
• Engages in designing, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining software solutions.
• Incorporates practices such as Quality Engineering, DevOps, Cybersecurity, Release Management, and Support.
• Independently manages all SDLC phases: Requirements gathering, Conceptualization and prototyping, Design and coding, Testing and deployment, Post-release support and maintenance

• Implements Agile methodologies to enable iterative, incremental delivery.
• Prioritizes automation across development, testing, deployment, and maintenance to boost efficiency.
• Applies innovative thinking for project initiation, troubleshooting, and process improvements.
• Keeps abreast of emerging trends and technologies in software engineering.

• Develops structured, maintainable, and well-documented codebases.
• Applies software architecture principles and design patterns to enhance modularity, scalability, and performance.
• Focuses on achieving optimal software metrics related to modularity, performance, and system robustness.

Requirements

The ideal candidate must demonstrate a comprehensive set of technical competencies and linguistic proficiency:

• Student completing their bachelor degree in software or related engineering field

• Proficiency in languages such as JavaScript, Python, C/C++, or equivalent.
• Deep understanding of software engineering best practices, including coding standards, testing, and deployment.
• Ability to produce modular, maintainable, and thoroughly documented code.

• Familiarity with DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with cloud-based development environments.
• Knowledge of software architecture and design patterns to support system scalability and robustness.

• Expertise in QA methodologies, including test automation, debugging, and performance testing.
• Focus on ensuring software reliability, robustness, and resilience.
• Capable of integrating new technologies into existing workflows for continuous improvement.

• Ensures all activities comply with ABB standards, processes, and cybersecurity policies.
• Promotes adherence to Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) policies, ensuring ethical and legal use of open-source components.

Why ABB? 

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ABB values the dedication, commitment, and expertise of all our employees. As an Employment Equity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We actively support the principles of the Employment Equity Act and strive to build a workforce that reflects Canada’s diversity, including:

• Women

• Indigenous Peoples

• Members of visible minorities

• Persons with disabilities

ABB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, we encourage you to let us know.