QA Engineer - Internship

commonsku; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 42,408 - 50,220; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote-first culture

Occasional in-office days in Toronto

Mentorship from experienced engineers

Company-provided equipment

Job summary

commonsku is seeking a QA Automation Engineer Co-op for September to December 2026. This remote-first role supports the R&D team by building automated testing for features before they go into production, maintaining product quality, and collaborating with product and engineering teammates.

Open to Ontario students who can onboard in the first week and attend occasional in-office days at our midtown Toronto headquarters.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience or coursework involving database-driven web application testing and version control (Git).
• Exposure to TypeScript and testing frameworks such as Playwright or Selenium.

Responsibilities

• Design and document automated test plans and test cases for new and existing features based on requirements.
• Document and report bugs, failures, and test results clearly and consistently.
• Learn and contribute to automated test scripts as opportunities arise.
• Collaborate with developers and designers to understand features and ensure QA standards.
• Execute manual, exploratory, system, functional, integration, regression, and smoke testing under supervision.
• Communicate testing status and findings to support a positive customer experience.

Skills

TypeScript

Playwright

Selenium

Git

QA Automation

Asynchronous work

Communication

Learning mindset

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Post-secondary CS/SE program

Tools

Git

Playwright

Selenium

Job description

commonsku is revolutionizing the promotional products industry. Our SaaS platform empowers branded merch distributors to manage projects, build quotes, place orders, and collaborate with clients and suppliers through the Connected Workflow. The role is remote‑first and our values are Community First, Ten Steps Ahead, Fast Forward, and Delightful Work. The candidate should be energized by ambitious work, creative collaboration, and a desire to build something great.

About the Role

QA Automation Engineer Co‑op – September to December 2026. The role supports the Research & Development team by building automated testing for features before they go into production, maintaining product quality, and collaborating closely with product and engineering teammates.

Responsibilities

• Design and document automated test plans and test cases for new and existing features based on requirements and specifications.
• Document and report bugs, failures, and test results clearly and consistently, and support the investigation and re‑testing of defects.
• Learn and contribute to automated test scripts as opportunities arise.
• Collaborate with developers and designers to understand features, flag potential issues, and ensure the team meets acceptance criteria and QA standards.
• Execute manual, exploratory, system, functional, integration, regression, and smoke testing under the guidance of senior QA team members.
• Communicate testing status and findings to the team regularly to support a positive customer experience.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a post‑secondary program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Practical experience or coursework involving database‑driven web application testing and software version control systems (Git).
• Exposure to or hands‑on experience with TypeScript and integration test frameworks such as Playwright or Selenium.
• Collaborative approach to software quality with strong communication skills.
• Innovative mindset with the ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple overlapping priorities effectively.
• Comfort working independently and asynchronously while prioritizing collaboration.
• Experience or enthusiasm for working with AI.

Compensation & Perks

Co‑op students earn a monthly salary ranging from $3,800 to $4,500 CAD, based on the number of co‑op work terms completed.

• Remote‑first culture with occasional in‑office days at our headquarters in midtown Toronto.
• Learning and mentorship opportunities with experienced engineers.
• Resume‑boosting experience contributing to and shipping real features that customers use.
• Team of smart people who excel at what they do.
• Company‑provided equipment to support success.
• Opportunities to return for future co‑op terms and full‑time roles after graduation.

Location

The role is remote‑first and is open to students in Ontario who can attend onboarding in the first week and occasional in‑office days in midtown Toronto.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We’re committed to building a diverse team that reflects the community we serve. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities.