Co-op/Intern Software Development - C++

About Kinaxis

Are you looking to join an innovative, market‑leading company where you can truly elevate your career? At Kinaxis we are serious about culture, technology, customers, and not taking ourselves too seriously. If you are looking to be part of an incredible growth story, this might just be the place for you.

In 1984 we started as a team of three engineers; today we have over 2,000 employees across 6 global offices and a best‑in‑class HQ in Ottawa, Canada. As winners of several Top Employer awards, we work with customers and employees to solve the biggest challenges in supply chains.

Kinaxis is a global leader in modern supply chain orchestration, powering complex global supply chains and supporting the people who manage them. Our AI‑infused platform provides full transparency and visibility across end‑to‑end supply chains, enabling faster, better decisions. We serve more than 40,000 users in over 100 countries. We are expanding our team as we continue to innovate and revolutionize how we support our customers.

About the Team

We are a group of generalist software engineers with a C++ focus, working together to democratize the creation and extension of computations in the Maestro platform. We’re a fast‑moving, collaborative team and each of us is passionate about what we do. Interns are integral members of the core team and receive a collaborative, supportive environment. If you have the skills below and want to learn and grow with us, let’s talk.

Location

Hybrid: If in Ottawa, you must be in the office at least three days a week. Remote for other locations in Canada.

Term Duration

This is a full‑time, 8‑ or 12‑month position, starting September 2026.

Co‑op / Intern Eligibility

Open to co‑ops and interns. Eligibility requires being enrolled full‑time in education or being a recent/upcoming graduate within 12 months of the placement end date.

Compensation Range

$24.15 – $35.42 per hour, final offer within this range will reflect skills, education level, and experience.

Vacancy Status

This is an existing job vacancy.

What You Will Do

• Use a variety of modern technologies and work across the software development lifecycle from development through build and into testing and test automation.
• Develop high‑quality, well‑crafted code that delivers value to our customers.
• Test the work of other team members and develop automated tests.
• Collaborate with developers and testers on your team and other teams.
• Support a variety of special projects as needed.

What We Are Looking For

• 3rd‑year student in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or an equivalent program.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Passion for writing well‑crafted, maintainable, robust, unit‑test‑covered code.
• Experience with data structures, algorithms, multi‑threading, and other core software concepts.
• Ability to quickly grasp technical ideas.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to our processes.

Things That Would Definitely Help

• Prior development experience with C++.
• Practical knowledge of C++ STL containers.
• Development experience with Java, C#, and/or TypeScript.
• Experience with network programming.
• Understanding of cloud platforms and Kubernetes.

Benefits

• Flexible vacation and Kinaxis Days (company‑wide days off)
• Flexible work options
• Physical and mental well‑being programs
• Regularly scheduled virtual fitness classes
• Mentorship programs, training, and career development
• Recognition programs and referral rewards
• Hackathons

Work With Impact

Our platform directly helps companies power the world’s supply chains. We see the results of what we do out in the world every day, from store shelves stocked to medications available for loved ones.

Work with Fortune 500 Brands

Companies across industries trust us to help them take control of their integrated business planning and digital supply chain. Some customers include Lockheed Martin, Unilever, P&G, ExxonMobil, Cisco and more.

Social Responsibility at Kinaxis

Our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee weighs in on hiring practices, talent assessment training materials, and mandatory training on unconscious bias and inclusion fundamentals. Sustainability is key to what we do and we’re committed to a long‑term net‑zero operations strategy. We involve ourselves in communities and support causes where we have the most impact.

Recruitment Process Note

We welcome candidates to apply to our inclusive community. We provide accommodations upon request to ensure fairness and accessibility throughout our recruitment process for all candidates, including those with specific needs or disabilities. If you require an accommodation, please reach out to View email address on ca.talent.com. This contact information is for accessibility requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.

AI Recruitment Note

Kinaxis is committed to ensuring a fair and transparent recruitment process. AI tools are used in the initial screening to compare submitted resumes against the job description to identify candidates whose education, experience, and skills most closely match the requirements of the role. All subsequent decisions are made by our human recruitment team. AI does not make final hiring decisions.