Computer Engineering Internship Jobs in North York, ON

Velocity - Blockchain Engineer Internship/Co-Op - Winter 2027  

Term: January 2027 - April 2027  

Work Hours/Week: 37.5  

Application Deadline:October 02, 2026  

Ready to Start your Journey with Scotiabank? Apply Now!  

For students applying to our internship/co-op or new graduate programs, we do notrequireresumes! We believe in evaluating you through relationshipsover resumes and are eager to learn about you, your interests, and your potential.  

There'sno better way to kickstart your career than to do a co-op or internship with Scotiabank! During your work term,you'llhave the opportunity to be part of a winning team, build your network, and discover what you love - all while getting paid to do it!There'sa place for every type of student atScotiabankand all that we ask for is that you have passion and strong AOO (Attitude, Ownership and Opportunity).  

TheVelocity Programis not your average internship or co-op! This is a customized experience that focuses on providing you with the development and tools you need to grow your career. After successfully completing a co-op or internship with top performance, we will work with you toestablishyour future placements. As a result, youwill get tolearn, grow, and experiment within different areas of both Scotiabank and Tangerine!  

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:  

• Develop, test and improve software components supporting digital assets, tokenisation and programmable payments.  

• Learn and apply blockchain fundamentals, including transactions, consensus, finality, token models and smart contracts.  

• Assist with smart contract development and testing for token issuance, transfer, redemption, validation and exception handling.  

• Help integrate blockchain components with APIs, microservices, payment systems, ledgers, databases and enterprise platforms.  

• Contribute to proofs of concept, prototypes, pilots and minimum viable products, with guidance from senior team members.  

• Analyse end-to-end on-chain and off-chain transaction flows and help investigate technical issues.  

• Write unit tests, participate in code reviews and follow secure coding, version control and documentation practices.  

• Create clear technical notes, diagrams, implementation records and testing evidence.  

• Collaborate across engineering, architecture, cybersecurity, infrastructure, product, risk, compliance and operations.  

• Learn how solutions are designed for security, privacy, resilience, scalability, performance, auditability and operational readiness. 

You have knowledge/experience in:  

• Currently pursuing, or recently completed, a diploma or degree in computer science, software engineering, computer engineering, information technology, mathematics, data science or a related field.  

• Foundational programming experience in one or more languages such as Java, JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Go, C#, C++, Rust or Solidity.  

• Understanding of core development concepts such as data structures, APIs, databases, testing, version control and debugging.  

• Interest in blockchain, distributed systems, digital assets, payments, financial technology or cryptography.  

• Ability to investigate an unfamiliar problem, consider alternatives and communicate your reasoning clearly.  

• Willingness to learn, collaborate across disciplines, receive feedback and contribute positively to an inclusive team. 

Helpful, but not required  

• Coursework or projects involving blockchain, distributed systems, smart contracts or event-driven applications.  

• Exposure to Ethereum, EVM-compatible or permissioned blockchain platforms, token standards, wallets or digital signatures.  

• Experience building or consuming REST APIs, or working with microservices, messaging platforms, cloud services or containers.  

• Familiarity with Git, automated testing, CI/CD or open-source development.  

• Interest in payment processing, settlement, reconciliation, banking systems or financial market infrastructure.  

• Experience explaining a technical project or trade-off to a non-technical audience. 

What'sin it for you?  

• You'llbe part of a diverse, collaborative, innovative, and high-performing team.  

• In-depth training to prepare you for the role, as well as ongoing coaching and feedback to help you succeed!  

• Exclusive student events such as Scotia Student Day, Lunch & Learns, leadership panels, and much more!  

• Bank-wide orientation to learn more about Scotiabank and gain exposure to senior leadership across the organization.  

Please follow the steps below to successfully apply:  

Step 1:Complete your PLUM Profilehereandsaveas a screenshot.  

Step 2:Complete a short one-way video interviewhere.  

Step 3:Complete a coding test throughCodilitytoshowcaseyour technical skills by solving job-related problems. Please make sure to have thisCodilitytest completed prior to applying through our career site. Whenyou'reready,click hereto begin the assessment.  

Step 4:Once you have completed your Plum Profile, one-way video interview andCodilitytest,apply to the role on our website. Reminder:whenthe application asks for your resume, instead upload the screenshot of your PLUM Profile!