Intern Engineering

ecobee introduced the world's first smart Wi-Fi thermostat to help millions of consumers save money, conserve energy, and bring home automation into their lives. That was just the beginning. We continue our pursuit to create technology that brings peace of mind into the home and allows people to focus on the moments that matter most. We take pride in making a meaningful difference to the environment, all while being part of the exciting, connected home revolution.

In 2021, ecobee became a subsidiary of Generac Power Systems. Generac introduced the first affordable backup generator and later created the category of automatic home standby generator. The company is committed to sustainable, cleaner energy products poised to revolutionize the 21st century electrical grid. Together, we take pride in making a meaningful difference to the environment.

We're helping build the world of tomorrow with solutions that improve everyday life while making a positive impact on the planet. Our products and services work in harmony to provide comfort, efficiency, and peace of mind for millions of homes and businesses. While we're proud of what we've done so far, there's still a lot we can do—and you can be part of it. 

We're a rapidly growing global tech company headquartered in Canada, in the heart of downtown Toronto, with an office in Leeds, UK, and remote ecopeeps in the US. We get to work with some of North America and UK's leading professionals. Our colleagues are proud to bring their authentic selves to work, confident that what we do is grounded in a greater purpose. We're always looking for curious, talented, and passionate people to join our team.

Hi, we're ecobee. ecobee introduced the world's first smart Wi-Fi thermostat to help millions of consumers save money, conserve energy, and bring home automation into their lives. That was just the beginning. We continue our pursuit to create technology that brings peace of mind into the home and allows people to focus on the moments that matter most. We take pride in making a meaningful difference to the environment, all while being part of the exciting, connected home revolution.

In 2021, ecobee became a subsidiary of Generac Power Systems. Generac introduced the first affordable backup generator and later created the category of automatic home standby generator. The company is committed to sustainable, cleaner energy products poised to revolutionize the 21st century electrical grid. Together, we take pride in making a meaningful difference to the environment, all while being part of the exciting, connected home revolution.

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The Role:

We are looking for three QA Automation Engineer Interns to join our team for the Summer 2026 work term.

Join our mobile team and help us build automated test frameworks for our iOS and Android apps You'll work closely with the Product Stakeholders, UX designers, Developers, and other QA Engineers in a cross-functional agile environment. You will have the opportunity to be exposed to and get your hands on a variety of tools, gadgets, frameworks, and technologies. You will learn and shape the world of IoT.

How You will Make an Impact:

• Design, develop, and maintain automated test scripts using Python .
• Execute and analyze automated test results to identify defects and ensure product quality.
• Collaborate with developers and QA engineers to understand requirements and create effective test plans.
• Integrate automated tests into CI/CD pipelines  using Jenkins .
• Document test cases and results in TestRails .
• Track and manage issues using Jira .
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving QA automation best practices.

What You Bring to the Table:

• Currently enrolled in a Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related program.
• Strong programming skills in Python .
• Familiarity with PyCharm  or similar IDEs.
• Basic understanding of software testing principles and QA methodologies.
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Nice to Have:
  • Experience with Appium  or other mobile automation frameworks.
  • Exposure to PyTest  or similar test automation frameworks.
  • Experience with CI/CD tools  like Jenkins.
  • Familiarity with TestRails  and Jira .
  • Understanding of Agile development processes.
  • Experience with iOS or Android Mobile Development (Swift/Kotlin)

Convinced you'll be able to make an impact? We'd love to hear from you.  

What can you expect as an ecobee student?

• The chance to meet and work with co-ops across all teams at ecobee
• The opportunity to work in a fresh, dynamic, and ever-growing industry that is the SmartHome and IoT space 
• The visibility into a company that has an interesting mix of hardware and software consumer-facing businesses 
• The ability to make an environmental impact, both in your day job and outside the 9-5 with programs like ecobee acts 
• Opportunities to learn and grow with our in-house learning enablement team, #ThinkLab 
• Small collaborative teams where you can impact both product and culture
• Bi-monthly all company town halls
• Monthly Lightning Talks, and the opportunity participate in them
• Quarterly hack-a-thon, work on whatever you want
• The target salary range for this position will be around $57,240 - $78,440 CAD depending on experience

ecobee believes all people have equal value and we are committed to providing a safe space for everyone. We welcome all applicants with diverse races, genders, ages, religions, identities, experiences, etc. and we will provide accommodation to all applicants throughout our hiring process. 

Physical Demands : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

"We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law."