# Co-Op Student - Software Engineer

> MealSuite · Cambridge, Canada (Hybrid) · Other · Posted 2026-06-16

**Workplace:** hybrid

**Department:** Engineering & Technology

## Description

**About MealSuite**   
MealSuite builds end-to-end foodservice technology for healthcare and senior living organizations. Our mission is to help care teams deliver better dining experiences with less effort. We’re a fast-growing team working on meaningful problems that directly impact patient and resident care.

**About the Role**   
We’re looking for a **Software Engineer Co-Op Student** to join our **Engineering team**. This position will be reporting to an **Engineering Manager**, and is for the **September 2026 - December 2026** co-op term.

**What You’ll Do** 

-   **Technical Development & Feature Delivery** – Design, develop, and maintain high-quality Ruby on Rails applications and services, contributing to new feature development and resolving defects to support continuous product evolution 

-   **Code Quality & Testing** – Write and maintain comprehensive automated tests to ensure code reliability and robustness, while participating in code reviews to uphold engineering standards and promote best practices across the team 

-   **Troubleshooting & Performance Optimization** – Debug and resolve complex technical issues, optimize database queries and application performance, and proactively identify opportunities to improve system efficiency and scalability 

-   **Documentation & Knowledge Sharing** – Maintain and update technical documentation for features, APIs, and system architecture, while actively contributing to code reviews, technical discussions, and knowledge-sharing sessions to support team learning and continuous improvement 

-   **Architecture & Engineering Best Practices** – Build foundational knowledge of application architecture and security within a Ruby and React environment, applying established development best practices and identifying opportunities to improve existing systems and processes 

-   **Collaboration & Agile Delivery** – Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, and QA teams, providing clear and consistent updates on progress, blockers, and solutions while translating business requirements into effective technical outcomes 

**What You Bring** 

-   Current enrollment in a post-secondary program with a Canadian institution in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field  

-   Basic familiarity with Ruby on Rails conventions and MVC architecture,  SQL query writing, and unit or integration testing concepts 

-   Experience with digital productivity tools (Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, or similar) 

-   Awareness of data transformation concepts, reading/writing CSV, JSON, or XML files considered a plus 

-   Experience with tools like QuickBooks, Xero, NetSuite, Sidekiq, or similar considered assets 

-   Meticulous attention to accuracy where precision is non-negotiable and an analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills ready to debug complex data discrepancies 

-   Clear and concise communication skills with the ability to convey ideas effectively in both written and verbal form 

-   Active listening skills, demonstrating attention to stakeholder needs, the ability to ask clarifying questions, and confirm understanding before acting while still interested in the “why” behind the work 

-   The ability to build relationships across different business functions and show a team-oriented attitude 

-   Proactive communication and willingness to flag issues early, provide regular progress updates, and the confidence to escalate blockers without prompting  

-   Comfort with working within ambiguous requirements and varying data formats 

-   Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-moving environment 

**Compensation:** $21.67 – $31.53 CAD per hour (as determined by work term) 

This role requires working onsite in our **Cambridge office** (96 Grand Ave S Unit 101, Cambridge, ON N1S 2L9) **two days per week**. 

**Why You’ll Love Working Here**   

-   **Hybrid flexibility** – we value the collaboration, mentorship and learning that come from physically working next to one another, as well as the benefits that remote work can offer.   

-   **Work-life balance** – this is supported by the fact that more than 90% of current employees agree that their leader supports their wellbeing.   

-   **Opportunities for career development and advancement** – we support our employees in pursuing and achieving their professional goals.   

-   **Purposeful work with a positive community impact** – more than 90% of our North American employees agree that the company’s purpose aligns with their personal values. Learn more about our values at  [mealsuite.com/careers](https://www.mealsuite.com/careers). 

_We want to ensure that every qualified individual has an equal opportunity to work with us. If you require accommodation to our application process, please contact_ [_accommodations@mealsuite.com._](mailto:accommodations@mealsuite.com.) 

_MealSuite uses AI-assisted tools during parts of the hiring process, including screening and workflow automation. All final hiring decisions are made by people._ 

_This is a current vacancy, and we are actively hiring for this position._

## Apply

[Apply at MealSuite](https://apply.workable.com/mealsuite/j/4E451BC0DA/apply)

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