Software Developer Engineer in Test Co-op; Fall

Position: Software Developer Engineer in Test Co-op (Fall 2026)
Location: Halifax Regional Municipality

Who We Are;
What We Do;
Where We’re Going
Magnet Forensics is a global leader in the development of digital investigative software that acquires, analyzes, and shares evidence from computers, smartphones, tablets, and IoT-related devices. We are continually innovating so our customers can deploy advanced and effective tools to protect their companies, communities, and countries.

Serving thousands of customers globally, our solutions are playing a crucial role in modernizing digital investigations, helping investigators fight crime, protect assets, and guard national security.

With employees based around the world, Magnet Forensics has been expanding our global presence. As a part of Magnet Forensics, you can expect to make a difference in the world, no matter what role you play. You’ll be supported through learning and development, not to mention an incredible team with unbelievable talent and integrity. If you think you would be the right person to join our team working towards this goal, we would love to hear from you!

Role Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET) to join our engineering team, supporting the development and deployment of our next-generation AI-powered cloud-based products. In this role, you will design and implement robust, scalable, and automated test solutions to ensure the reliability and performance of our cloud platform. You’ll work closely with developers, product managers, and other SDETs to design and implement robust cloud test strategies, automation frameworks, and validation tools.

The successful candidate will flourish making meaningful contributions and elegant solutions, be determined, and manage major turning points independently in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Do

Define and maintain an automation roadmap aligned with team goals and product evolution

Act as a subject matter expert in test strategy and tooling within your domain

Design and manage automated testing suites, including CI/CD pipeline development

Validate deployments across multiple cloud environments

Work closely with development to improve the quality of the product

What We’re Looking For

Experience in Software Development in Test with a strong focus on cloud automation

Proficiency in at least one programming language (, Python, C#, Java)

Experience with test automation tools and frameworks

Strong understanding of software architecture, APIs, SDKs, and system integration testing

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and cloud-based testing environments

Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Nice to Have Skills

Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools (, Grafana, Data Dog, Cloud Watch)

Experience with BDD

AWS: S3, Dynamo

DB, Open Search

Exposure to security testing, performance testing, and regression strategies

Docker container

Compensation & Benefits At Magnet Forensics, we are committed to fair and consistent pay practices for our student roles. Hourly pay is determined using standardized, non-negotiable salary bands based on academic progression and the number of official completed work terms recognized by your academic institution. $ - $ CAD per hour Salary Range (min-max)
Position Type: New Position
Indicators of Success We’re looking for someone who checks off most, but not all, of the boxes listed in “skills and experiences”. It’s more important to us to find candidates who can display indicators of success through skills they have developed and experiences they have been a part of, than to find folks who have ‘been there, done that”. We want to be part of your development journey, and we’ll learn as much from you as you learn from us.

How We Work
At Magnet Forensics, we take a hybrid-flexible approach to support your productivity and work-life balance. If you’re within a comfortable travel distance to one of our offices, you’ll occasionally join us in person. How often you’ll come in depends on your department and team needs, typically ranging from weekly to monthly. These in-person moments help us build stronger connections, spark new ideas, and celebrate our successes together.

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