Intern Software Engineering
Quebec, QC, CA, G2C0H8
At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe.
Position Summary
The intern will gain experience in software development and support the software engineering team in developing new products and maintaining existing ones, under the supervision of STERIS software engineers. They will work on software projects using cutting-edge technologies for the production of sterilizers and connected devices for the healthcare and life sciences sectors. The intern will become familiar with the software development lifecycle in order to design high-quality software for medical devices.
- Beauport, Quebec City, Capitale-Nationale
- Dates: May 4, 2026 to August 24, 2026 (approximately 16 weeks)
- Work schedule: 40 hours per week
- Hybrid teleworking (3 days on-site/2 days remote)
What You'll Do as an Intern
The embedded systems programming intern will be responsible for programming software and tools for the commissioning of industrial medical cleaners/disinfectors. The intern will be required to:
- design (C, C++, C#, or Python) tools for automating the validation of various embedded software applications
- develop specifications and technical requirements for the design of unit test tools
- participate in object-oriented design and the design of new products
- participate in troubleshooting activities by analyzing system failures
All of this will be done in accordance with the software development processes and standards of the medical industry.
The Experience, Skills and Abilities Needed
Targeted Programs:
- Bachelor's
- Master's
Area of Study:
- Computer Engineering
- Software Engineering
Requirements:
- Experience in C/C++
- Experience in Python
- Understanding of Object-Oriented Programming principles and design patterns
- Familiarity with architectural and design concepts
- Familiarity with software quality metrics (preferred)
- Communication skills in French and English
This position requires knowledge of English due to the nature of the duties involved, including regular communications outside the province of Quebec, training, email communications, and frequent meetings and interactions with English-only employees. The employer has taken all reasonable steps to avoid imposing this language requirement, in accordance with the Charter of the French Language.
STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com.
STERIS strives to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Quebec, QC, CA, G2C0H8
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