COOP Software Developer Summer/Fall 2026 (8 months term)

Thales • Ottawa, ON

58d • Hybrid

About The Position

Thales people architect identity management and data protection solutions at the heart of digital security. Business and governments rely on us to bring trust to the billons of digital interactions they have with people. Our technologies and services help banks exchange funds, people cross borders, energy become smarter and much more. More than 30,000 organizations already rely on us to verify the identities of people and things, grant access to digital services, analyze vast quantities of information and encrypt data to make the connected world more secure.
This is a hybrid role in Ottawa, ON Canada.
At our Ottawa office, we develop leading-edge technologies that help secure the cloud, digital transactions, the mobile world, and the Internet of Things (IoT). Our security solutions play a vital role in today’s digital landscape, helping protect the systems and data that organizations and individuals rely on every day.
Thales is a unique company to join and a great place to build your career. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to develop a dynamic and rewarding career in a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued, your potential is recognized, and your growth and development are actively supported.
We are looking for COOP students to join our engineering teams. You bring:
A good attitude and demonstrated ability to work well in a dynamic team environment
A desire to own an entire solution: understanding the requirement; designing the solution; implementing the feature; writing automated tests; and, drafting the information needed by the customer to use the solution
Knowledge of Linux
Expertise with Docker, Virtual Machines
Experience with GoLang, C/C++, bash, python scripting
Interest in cryptography, security protocols and the importance security serves in information technology
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Agile mindset
Your programming experience is the foundation to your success on our teams. We will educate you about our products, industry and customers with on-the-job training through mentorship with skilled, experienced peers. You will have an opportunity to work on products that secure critical infrastructures in the global economy.

Requirements

• A good attitude and demonstrated ability to work well in a dynamic team environment
• Ai knowledge and ability to work with Ai agents
• A desire to own an entire solution: understanding the requirement; designing the solution; implementing the feature; writing automated tests; and, drafting the information needed by the customer to use the solution
• Knowledge of Linux
• Expertise with Docker, Virtual Machines
• Experience with GoLang, C/C++, bash, python scripting
• Interest in cryptography, security protocols and the importance security serves in information technology
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Agile mindset

Responsibilities

• Working within the team
• Develop new services into the product

Benefits

• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.
• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.
• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.
• Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed