Job Description

Job type:

Summer Students



Posted: January 19, 2026


Application Deadline: February 6, 2026

Location

: Onsite at 31 Caroline Street N., Waterloo, ON

Employment Term

: Full Time Contract May 4, 2026-August 21, 2026

Position Reports To

: Associate Director, Software and Data Services

Number of Vacancies

: 1


The starting hourly rate for this position is between $21.50 to $24.00 per hour based on a 37.5-hour work week and commensurate with candidate experience and education. Perimeter's compensation approach is designed to promote fairness and transparency, ensuring alignment with internal equity and external market benchmarks.


Summer at Perimeter is busy and we need your help. We have summer student positions available throughout the Institute, running from May 4, 2026 to August 21, 2026.


Collaborating with the Associate Director, Software and Data Services, the

IT DevOps and Cloud Developer Summer Student

is responsible for the delivery of several DevOps (development operations) projects with the goal of streamlining Perimeter Institute's development and cloud processes. This will include creating plugins/modules for Perimeter's content management system and cloud application systems.

What you will be doing

:

Development of plugins for OpenSource software systems Development of Integrations between OpenSource Systems and Cloud based systems via APIs Development using OpenSource artificial intelligence libraries/models Potential projects include:
o Plugin development in Indico (open source event management system)

o Integrating Perimeter website with SaaS services

o Converting APEX code to flows in Salesforce (Perimeter's CRM)

o Updating and running Perimeter's AI transcription benchmarks

o Upgrading and managing Perimeter's video encoding and (AI) transcription pipeline

What you need to have

:

2nd year+ student registered in a Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related program. Students in other STEM disciplines, like Physics or Math, with solid programing skills will also be considered Solid background in coding (at least one of: PHP, Java, Javascript/node.js, python) Experience with version control systems (Git, Github) Experience with web APIs HTML and CSS skills Understanding of how to setup and configure cloud-based software Linux administration, scripting and automation Stellar time management skills
If we're being greedy, we'd also like:

Experience or understanding of using AI embedding models (RAG) Familiarity with Cloud Service or DevOps concepts Experience using REACT

Please submit your resume by

February 6, 2026

in order to ensure full consideration of your application.


If you're looking for a place where your contributions are valued, your development is supported, and your work environment inspires you, Perimeter is the place for you.


Perimeter Institute is committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ2S+ persons, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.


Perimeter Institute provides support throughout the application process for applicants with disabilities. We work with you to understand the impact of your disability to appropriately accommodate you during the application/interview process. Please contact accessibility@perimeterinstitute.ca for assistance.


Note: the use of artificial intelligence may be used to support notetaking or other information gathering during the hiring process. These tools would support our process, but all evaluations and decisions are made by our recruitment team.