Software / Computer Science Student (Co-op) - Summer 2026

GeoSpectrum Technologies Inc. (GTI) is a quickly growing company that designs and manufactures underwater acoustic transducers and systems for a variety of applications including defence and homeland security, ocean science, and oil and gas. With over two decades of experience, our company’s core values are embedded in our work. We provide reliable, customized solutions that go above and beyond the requirements of our customers at affordable prices

We are seeking highly motivated software developers who are passionate about working in a highly integrated and collaborative ocean technology environment. We are looking for developers with an interest in building scalable C++ applications in Linux.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Has an interest in C++ and understands the principles of object-oriented programming


• Desires to learn more about software design patterns and when to apply them


• Helps drive the software development life cycle through feature development, unit testing, integration testing, and defect resolution


• Participates in the design of new software features, including prototyping and proof-of-concept development where appropriate


• Engages in design and code reviews, both within the scrum team and in collaboration with the architecture team


• Collaborates with members of the broader GTI team including hardware engineers, technical writers, data scientists and subject matter experts


• Provides regular feedback to the scrum team through sprint retrospectives and demos, daily stand-ups, and assists with sprint planning activities


• Assists with estimation of user stories, tasks and defects


• Aims to better understand our domain areas of underwater acoustics, signal processing, data visualization, and human factors engineering
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Working towards a Bachelor's degree or diploma in computer science or a related field


• Experience with C, C++, and/or other object-oriented languages


• Experience with scrum or other agile methodologies would be an asset


• An interest in acoustics, signal processing, marine mammals, or oceanography


• All candidates must be eligible to apply for, and maintain Canadian Controlled Goods and Canadian Government Security Clearances
  


• You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident for this position

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU:

• Full time hours, Monday through Friday (8:00am – 4:30pm)


• Competitive compensation.


• A rewarding environment with the opportunity to participate in meaningful projects and make a significant impact on our company.


• Opportunities to contribute your ideas, insight, and feedback for innovation, continuous improvement, quality management, and workplace safety.
  
  

GeoSpectrum is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce where every employee can bring their best self to work. GeoSpectrum encourages applicants from all qualified individuals, including underrepresented individuals who identify as African Nova Scotian, racially visible, Aboriginal persons, LGBTQIA2S+, persons with disabilities, and women. GeoSpectrum will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process.  If you are a member of one of an equity group, we encourage you to self-identify on either your application form, covering letter, or resume.