Software Engineer Intern

MLSE (Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership)•Toronto, ON

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated Software Engineer Intern who is eager to gain hands-on experience building modern web applications. The ideal candidate is passionate about software development, enjoys learning new technologies, and is excited to contribute to both front-end and back-end development while working alongside experienced engineers. This internship provides an opportunity to develop practical skills in full stack development and AI-assisted software engineering practices. MLSE's Internship term dates are from September 8, 2026 - December 18, 2026

Requirements

Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
Basic experience with software development through coursework, personal projects, hackathons, internships, or open-source contributions.
Familiarity with: Front-end: React, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3
Familiarity with: Back-end: Node.js, Express, or similar backend frameworks
Understanding of basic web development concepts, including APIs and client-server architecture.
Familiarity with Git and version control workflows.
Basic knowledge of databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, or similar technologies.
Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.
Effective communication and collaboration skills.
Interest in AI-assisted software development tools and modern engineering practices.

Nice To Haves

Experience building personal, academic, or hackathon projects using React and Node.js.
Exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
Familiarity with Docker or containerization concepts.
Experience with testing frameworks such as Jest, Playwright, or Cypress.
Exposure to AI applications, LLM APIs, or machine learning projects.
Contributions to open-source projects, coding competitions, or technical communities.

Responsibilities

Assist in the development, testing, and maintenance of web applications across front-end and back-end systems.
Build and enhance user interfaces using React, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS under the guidance of senior engineers.
Support the development and integration of RESTful APIs and backend services using Node.js or similar technologies.
Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following established coding standards and best practices.
Participate in debugging, troubleshooting, and resolving software issues.
Contribute to application testing, including unit testing and quality assurance activities.
Use AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Replit AI) to accelerate learning, coding, and problem-solving.
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineering team members to deliver product features.
Participate in code reviews, team meetings, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
Learn and apply software development methodologies, tools, and engineering best practices.