QA Engineer - Internship

commonsku • Toronto, ON

63d • CA$3,800 - CA$4,500 • Hybrid

About The Position

commonsku is revolutionizing the promotional products industry with its SaaS platform, empowering branded merch distributors to manage projects, build quotes, place orders, and collaborate seamlessly. As a remote-first, community-driven team, commonsku values Community First, Ten Steps Ahead, Fast Forward, and Delightful Work. This role is for a QA Automation Engineer Co-op to join the Research & Development team from September-December 2026. The intern will help maintain product quality by testing features before production, ensuring a low-defect experience for customers. They will collaborate with product and engineering teams, contribute to a high-trust environment, and play a role in shaping the industry's future.

Requirements

• 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.
• A collaborative approach to software quality with excellent communication skills.
• An innovative mindset with the ability to learn new technologies quickly.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple overlapping priorities effectively.
• Comfort working independently and asynchronously, while also prioritizing collaboration and connection with people.
• Experience (or excitement for) working with AI

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and documenting test plans and test cases for new and existing features based on requirements and specifications.
• Execute manual, exploratory, system, functional, integration, regression, and smoke testing under the guidance of senior QA team members.
• Document and report bugs, failures, and test results clearly and consistently, while supporting 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 help ensure the team meets acceptance criteria and QA standards.
• Communicate testing status and findings to the team regularly to help support a positive customer experience.

Benefits

• Monthly salary aligned with co-op work term completion ($3,800 to $4,500 CAD per month).
• Remote-first culture with in-person experiences.
• Learning and mentorship opportunities with experienced Engineers.
• Resume boosting experience contributing to and shipping real features.
• Company-provided equipment.
• Opportunities to return for future co-op terms and full-time opportunities after graduation.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree