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Software Developer​ Co-op

  • Dartmouth, NS
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 21, 2026
  • 1 position

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Employment type
Internship / apprenticeship, Temporary
Experience level
Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education
Bachelor’s degree
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The developer will contribute to the software development lifecycle by designing, building, and testing innovative solutions for underwater acoustic systems. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware engineers and data scientists within an Agile environment.

Job details

Location: Dartmouth, Nova Scotia Workplace: Onsite About Us GeoSpectrum Technologies was founded in 1994 by friends who wanted to work together and build a collaborative workplace where employees take pride in contributing to cutting‑edge technology from concept to delivery. Based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, we design and manufacture state‑of‑the‑art underwater acoustic components, transducers, and end‑to‑end systems for maritime surveillance and exploration. Serving clients across ocean science, defence, and oil and gas industries, we are known for our innovation and for delivering reliable, customized solutions that exceed customer expectations. Over three decades, our core values have shaped a supportive and creative environment that emphasizes employee engagement, technical excellence, and strong customer relationships. To learn more about who we are and what it’s like to work at GeoSpectrum, we invite you to watch our company video by visiting www.geospectrum.ca. Career Opportunity GeoSpectrum is growing and has an opportunity for a Software Developer​ Co-Op! The Software Developer​ Co-Op is passionate about working in a highly integrated and collaborative ocean technology environment. We are looking for developers with an interest in building scalable C++ applications in Linux. ​ As a member of our software team, you will contribute to the development of innovative solutions that support advanced underwater acoustic and ocean technology systems. Working within an Agile development environment, you will collaborate with software developers, hardware engineers, data scientists, technical writers, and subject matter experts to design, build, test, and enhance software products. This role offers hands-on experience across the software development lifecycle, including feature development, testing, troubleshooting, and participation in code and design reviews. It is an exciting opportunity to gain practical experience while expanding your knowledge of software engineering, underwater acoustics, signal processing, and data visualization in a real-world technology environment. Responsibilities ​​Has an interest in C++ and understands the principles of object-oriented programming ​Desires to learn more about software design patterns and when to apply them ​Helps drive the software development life cycle through feature development, unit testing, integration testing, and defect resolution ​Participates in the design of new software features, including prototyping and proof-of-concept development where appropriate ​Engages in design and code reviews, both within the scrum team and in collaboration with the architecture team ​Collaborates with members of the broader GTI team including hardware engineers, technical writers, data scientists and subject matter experts ​Provides regular feedback to the scrum team through sprint retrospectives and demos, daily stand-ups, and assists with sprint planning activities ​Assists with estimation of user stories, tasks and defects ​Aims to better understand our domain areas of underwater acoustics, signal processing, data visualization, and human factors engineering​ Qualifications ​​Working towards a Bachelor’s degree or diploma in computer science or a related field ​Experience with C, C++, and/or other object-oriented languages​ ​​​Experience with scrum or other agile methodologies would be an asset ​An interest in acoustics, signal processing, marine mammals, or oceanography​​ Security Requirements All candidates must be eligible to obtain and maintain Canadian Controlled Goods and Canadian Government Security clearances. Total Rewards We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset. We offer: Full-time hours, Monday through Friday (8:00am – 4:30pm) Competitive compensation Work-life balance with core hours Corporate discounts and perks Career development opportunities Professional development and training Monthly activities led by Social Committee Employee driven wellness and activity initiatives Onsite gym for employees Free on-site parking Accommodation GeoSpectrum Technologies is committed to employment equity and building a diverse workforce where every employee can bring their best self to work. We encourage applicants from all qualified individuals, including underrepresented individuals who identify as African Nova Scotian, racially visible, Indigenous persons, LGBTQIA2S+, persons with disabilities, and women. GeoSpectrum will accommodate applicants' disability-related needs, up to the point of undue hardship, throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. If you are a member of an equity group, we encourage you to self-identify on either your application form, covering letter, or resume. Apply Today To ensure your resume is properly reviewed and aligned with the appropriate opportunity, we kindly ask that you submit your application at GeoSpectrum.ca/careers. While we sincerely thank all applicants for taking the time to apply, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. If you require a disability-related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please contact the recruitment team by email at jobs@geospectrum.ca.

What you’ll do

The developer will contribute to the software development lifecycle by designing, building, and testing innovative solutions for underwater acoustic systems. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware engineers and data scientists within an Agile environment.

Requirements

Candidates must be working towards a Bachelor’s degree or diploma in computer science or a related field. Proficiency or interest in C, C++, and object-oriented programming is required, along with eligibility for Canadian security clearances.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Work-life balance
  • Corporate discounts
  • Professional development
  • Training
  • Monthly activities
  • Wellness initiatives
  • Onsite gym
  • Free on-site parking

Listed skills

  • Data visualization · Preferred
  • Scrum · Preferred
  • Troubleshooting · Preferred
  • Agile · Preferred
  • Linux · Preferred
  • C++ · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • C++
  • C
  • Linux
  • Object-oriented programming
  • Software development lifecycle
  • Agile
  • Scrum
  • Underwater acoustics
  • Signal processing
  • Data visualization
  • Prototyping
  • Unit testing
  • Integration testing
  • Troubleshooting
  • Human factors engineering
  • Data Visualization
  • Sprint Retrospectives
  • Agile Methodology
  • C (Programming Language)
  • Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
  • Innovation
  • Scrum (Software Development)
  • Oil and Gas
  • Software Engineering
  • Security Requirements Analysis
  • Scalability
  • Computer Science
  • Software Design Patterns
  • Unit Testing
  • Code Review
  • Software Features
  • Software Development Life Cycle
  • Software Development
  • Defect Management
  • Sprint Planning
  • Employee Engagement
  • User Story
  • C++ (Programming Language)
  • Development Testing
  • Employment Equity
  • Object-Oriented Programming (OOP)
  • Integration Testing
  • Human Factors
  • Signal Processing
  • Proof Of Concept (POC) Development
  • Marine Science
  • Marine Mammals
  • Underwater Acoustics

Job areas

  • Software
  • Technology
  • Engineering
  • Science & Research
  • Software Developer Co-Op
  • Software Developer / Engineer
  • Software Developers

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