Summer 2026 - Software Development Intern

Category Interns/Temp Hire Type Intern Job ID 14026 Remote Eligible Yes Date Posted 02/22/2026

Job Title: Software Development Internship

Introduction: We Are: Drive technology innovations that shape the way we live and connect. Our technology drives the Era of Pervasive Intelligence, where smart tech and AI are seamlessly woven into daily life. From self-driving cars and health-monitoring smartwatches to renewable energy systems that efficiently distribute clean power, Synopsys creates high-performance silicon chips that help build a healthier, safer, and more sustainable world.

Internship Experience: At Synopsys, interns dive into real-world projects, gaining hands-on experience while collaborating with our passionate teams worldwide—and having fun in the process! You'll have the freedom to share your ideas, unleash your creativity, and explore your interests. This is your opportunity to bring your solutions to life and work with cutting-edge technology that shapes not only the future of innovation but also your own career path. Join us and start shaping your future today!

Mission Statement: Our mission is to fuel today’s innovations and spark tomorrow’s creativity. Together, we embrace a growth mindset, empower one another, and collaborate to achieve our shared goals. Every day, we live by our values of Integrity, Excellence, Leadership, and Passion, fostering an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive—both at work and beyond.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Collaborate with other development, documentation, and testing professionals to deliver high-quality solutions.
• Write code in Python or JavaScript to develop and enhance software features.
• Test your changes using unit and integration testing frameworks, ensuring robust and reliable code.
• Contribute within our software development lifecycle by planning and completing tasks within the team’s test-driven and agile practices.
• Provide regular updates of your progress, presenting your work to your colleagues or others at Synopsys.
• Embrace learning opportunities to expand your knowledge and skill set.

What You’ll Need:

• Currently enrolled in engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• Experience with a programming language such as Python, JavaScript, or C++.
• A genuine interest in the software development cycle, algorithms and data structures, software design concepts, and programming paradigms.
• Ability to learn quickly, solve problems, and work collaboratively in a globally distributed team.
• Skills in programming are desirable; you will get more out of the role if you can program well already or are willing to learn.
• Demonstrated coding experience is a plus—sharing a GitHub repository or similar contributions is encouraged.
• Some knowledge of the Python ecosystem (e.g., NumPy, FastAPI, Pydantic, pytest) and/or JavaScript ecosystem (e.g., React, Node.js, Jest, Cypress) is advantageous.

Key Program Facts:

• Program Length: 40 hours per week, paid internship running from May 2026 to August 2026.
• Location: Affiliated location - Waterloo
• Working Model: Remote unless near the Vancouver or Waterloo offices, can be hybrid
• Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time internship.
• Start Date: May 2025.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Synopsys is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants to apply, regardless of age, color, family or medical leave, gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, race and ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please reach out to us.

Synopsys Canada ULC values the diversity of our workforce. We are committed to provide access & opportunity to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodation to individuals throughout the recruitment and employment process. Should you require an accommodation, please contact hr-help-canada@synopsys.com.