Summer Intern - Software Engineering

Position: Summer Intern 2027 - Software Engineering
Location: Waterloo

At Manulife John Hancock, we believe in investing in the future – starting with you. Our internship program is your launchpad to success, offering the support, structure, and exciting opportunities you need to thrive and make your mark.
As a Software Engineering Intern, you’ll gain hands‑on experience developing applications and systems that support business and customer solutions. You’ll work with modern development tools and frameworks to build scalable, high‑quality software while contributing to the full software development lifecycle. We offer multiple roles within this program, providing support from our diverse, passionate, and talented technology teams. You'll receive guidance from skilled technical leaders who value your teamwork and coordination abilities, and gain exposure to industry‑leading, enterprise technologies.
We are currently looking for highly motivated students to join us in our  Waterloo, Ontario, Canada  office for a summer internship, running from  April 29  th  –  August 19  th , 2027. This is a hybrid position, where you are expected to be in the office Tuesday‑Thursday, with the opportunity to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays.

Position Responsibilities:

Contribute to a team of engineers focused on building scalable, reliable applications
Support application development, testing, and debugging efforts
Assist in feature development and system enhancements
Collaborate with engineering and business teams to build user‑focused solutions
Participate in code reviews and maintain code quality standards
Support deployment, monitoring, and ongoing application maintenance

Required Qualifications:

Currently pursuing an undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Experience with at least one programming language (e.g., Java, Python, Go, JavaScript)
Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git, Bitbucket)
Strong communication skills and willingness to learn in a collaborative environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Exposure to software frameworks, libraries, or development tools
Understanding of software development lifecycle and best practices
Familiarity with APIs, web services, or application architecture
When you join our team:
We’ll empower you to learn and grow the career you want.
We’ll recognize and support you in a flexible environment where well‑being and inclusion are more than just words.
As part of our global team, we’ll support you in shaping the future you want to see.
Please note the salary range is expected to be between $52,650 CAD to $70,200 CAD.
The actual salary will vary depending on local market conditions, geography and relevant job‑related factors such as knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience, and education/training. The annual salary will be pro‑rated based on the length of the work-term.
This posting supports an ongoing hiring initiative for existing and/or future vacancies.
About Manulife and John Hancock  Manulife Financial Corporation is a leading international financial services provider, helping people make their decisions easier and lives better. To learn more about us, visit
Manulife is an Equal Opportunity Employer  At Manulife/John Hancock, we embrace our diversity. We strive to attract, develop and retain a workforce that is as diverse as the customers we serve and to foster an inclusive work environment that embraces the strength of cultures and individuals. We are committed to fair recruitment, retention, advancement and compensation, and we administer all of our practices and programs without discrimination on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, religion or religious beliefs, creed, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions), sexual orientation, genetic characteristics, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other ground protected by applicable law.
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