QA Co-op (8‑Month Term – Sept 1st Start | Final Year Students)

Location: Pitt Meadows, BC - a scenic suburb of Metro Vancouver

Work Arrangement:  Hybrid: 3 days/week in-office, 2 days remote, with the option to work fully in-office if preferred.
Duration: 8 months
Reports to: QA Manager
Start Date: September 1, 2026

About WISI

At WISI, we’ve been delivering innovative, carrier-grade video delivery solutions for nearly a century. Our technology powers world-class user experiences for video operators around the globe.

We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work® by Great Place to Work® Canada for the seventh consecutive year, and to be recognized on the 2025 list of Best Workplaces in Canada and British Columbia. Our headquarters in Pitt Meadows, BC offers a scenic, trail-adjacent setting, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

The Role

We’re seeking a local, final-year student with a passion for software development to join our QA team as a Software QA Test Engineer (Co-op). You’ll help us achieve full CI/CD test and deployment automation for our carrier-grade video transcoder product, used in data centers by cable and video providers.

This is a hands-on opportunity to work with embedded firmware, front-end UI applications, and cutting-edge testing methodologies including black-box, white-box, and chaos engineering. You’ll gain experience with tools like Jenkins, Python, and Selenium, and collaborate closely with experienced developers and QA professionals.

You Are:

• Data-driven – You use metrics to assess and improve product quality.
• Technically solid – You understand asynchronous and multi-threaded code.
• Detail-oriented – You document your work clearly and thoroughly.
• Growth-minded – You’re eager to learn and apply industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Test Automation & Infrastructure: Build and maintain automation tools and scripts for deployment and testing.
• Test Planning & Strategy: Define and maintain test plans and strategies based on project goals.
• Code Quality Assurance: Write clean, reliable, and maintainable code that supports testing efforts.
• Organization & Planning: Manage tasks, timelines, and resources effectively.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Track product quality metrics and report defects with clarity.
• Collaboration & Innovation: Partner with developers and QA leads to enhance product robustness.

Qualifications

• Final-year undergraduate student in Computer Science or Engineering, ideally with an interest in pursuing a career in software development eventually
• Strong experience with Python, Java, Bash scripting
• Familiarity with C/C++, Selenium, and real-time embedded systems is a plus
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins) is an asset
• Must reside in the Greater Vancouver area and be able to commute to Pitt Meadows (vehicle required). Full-time in-office may be required during onboarding.

Key Competencies

• Communication: Strong verbal, written and collaboration skills
• Analytical Thinking: Applies data-driven insights to decision-making and complex problem-solving.
• Attention to detail: Ability to review work thoroughly for accuracy and completeness, spot errors, and consistently deliver high-quality results.
• Documentation and Standards: Maintain clear technical documentation and uphold coding standards, design principles, and best practices across the QA team.
• Technical knowledge and commitment to QA standards

What’s in it for you:

• Innovative Work: Be part of a team working on cutting-edge technology in a quality-driven industry.
• Continuous Learning: Learning is one of our core values so there are many opportunities for development.
• Monthly salary: $3,800, with a higher rate available for candidates currently completing a master's degree 
• Paid time off: 2 weeks' vacation (pro-rated for the 8-month term) plus access to a variety of in-office perks.
• Personal Recognition: Enjoy your birthday off - because it’s your day.
  
• Flexible-Hybrid work environment
• Community Impact: Paid volunteer hours to support causes you care about.
• Team Culture: Join a team of talented, driven, fun, and supportive colleagues.
• Annual All Hands Event: Each year, we bring together our global team (employees and owners) for several days of learning, collaboration, and team building.
• Award-Winning Workplace: Contribute to WISI’s celebrated culture - Certified Great Place to Work 7 years running and recognized on the 2025 Best Workplaces lists for Canada and British Columbia.
  

Must be eligible to work in Canada 

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to be a diverse company.
We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, language, or disability status.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone can succeed and belong.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.  If selected for an interview, we will work with you to accommodate your needs.