Summer Software Engineer Intern | Hybrid in Waterloo

Manulife/John Hancock; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 53,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Manulife John Hancock is offering a Software Engineering Intern position for a summer program in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. The internship runs April 29 to August 19, 2027, with a hybrid schedule requiring in-office presence Tue–Thu and remote options Mon–Fri.

The role supports hands-on development across the software lifecycle, with mentors guiding you and exposure to enterprise technologies. You will work on scalable applications and gain experience with modern tools.

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, Go, JavaScript).
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git, Bitbucket).
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a team of engineers building scalable, reliable applications.
• Support development, testing, and debugging efforts.
• Assist in feature development and system enhancements.
• Collaborate with engineering and business teams to build user-focused solutions.
• Participate in code reviews and maintain code quality standards.
• Support deployment, monitoring, and ongoing application maintenance.

Skills

Programming languages

Version control

Collaboration

Education

Undergraduate CS/Engineering degree

Tools

Git/Bitbucket

Job description

Manulife John Hancock is offering a Software Engineering Intern position for a summer program in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. The internship runs April 29 to August 19, 2027, with a hybrid schedule requiring in-office presence Tue–Thu and remote options Mon–Fri.

The role supports hands-on development across the software lifecycle, with mentors guiding you and exposure to enterprise technologies. You will work on scalable applications and gain experience with modern tools.