--- title: 'Agile Software Engineer - Co-op at TribalScale' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/agile-software-engineer-co-op-tribalscale-toronto-w275m0e9r81q' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-10' --- # Agile Software Engineer - Co-op at TribalScale - **Company:** TribalScale - **Location:** Toronto, Canada - **Posted:** 2026-06-09 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-10 - **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/tribalscale/jobs/4687337006 ## Job description Shape the Future with TribalScale TribalScale is a digital innovation firm that helps organizations adapt and thrive in a rapidly changing world. We partner with clients to build transformative digital products, modernize technology platforms, and apply emerging technologies—including artificial intelligence—to meaningful business challenges. Our teams work closely with clients from strategy through execution. We value curiosity, ownership, practical innovation, and people who are comfortable turning ambiguity into action. Our Digital Expertise - Transformation Experts: We transform traditional business models into agile, AI-powered ecosystems. - Strategic Visionaries: We navigate the uncharted waters of technological evolution. - Product Virtuosos: We orchestrate the creation of world-class digital solutions. - Code Optimizers: We leverage AI to refine and perfect digital systems. Our Technological Toolkit - Mobile & Web Development: (iOS, Android, React Native, React, Node.js) - Voice-Activated Platforms: (Amazon Alexa, Google Home) - Connected Ecosystems: (Cars and Homes) - Streaming Platforms: (Roku, Fire TV, Android TV, tvOS) The TribalScale Professional You thrive in challenging environments where innovation is key. Your passion for technology is matched only by your drive to redefine its limits. You seek more than a job; you seek a calling—a chance to make a lasting impact on the digital landscape. ## Your Responsibilities - Build full-stack applications using modern technologies (frontend, backend, APIs) - Work on real client projects across a variety of industries - Collaborate with engineers through pair programming and AI-assisted development - Use AI tools (Copilot, Claude, etc.) to: - Generate and refine code - Debug and iterate faster - Explore alternative technical approaches - Design and build agentic workflows where AI systems: - Execute multi-step tasks - Interact with APIs and external tools - Support product functionality and internal workflows - Integrate LLM-powered features such as: - Intelligent assistants - Automated workflows - Context-aware user experiences - Contribute to the design of scalable, maintainable systems that combine traditional software engineering with AI-driven logic and orchestration - Participate in Agile ceremonies including standups, sprint planning, and retrospectives ## What You Will Do - Work on real client products from your first day instead of internal training projects - Gain hands-on experience building software in an AI-native, agent-driven environment - Learn how modern engineering teams use AI to accelerate development and problem-solving - Work alongside experienced engineers, product leaders, and founders - Develop practical skills in AI agents, automation, and LLM-powered applications - Gain exposure to how leading companies are adopting AI and agentic systems in production - Join a high-performance, collaborative team with strong mentorship opportunities - Build skills that are shaping the future of software development - Ideal for students who enjoy side projects, hackathons, and learning new technologies quickly - Opportunity to accelerate technical growth faster than a traditional co-op placement - Learn how to design systems where AI can reason, act, and automate tasks, not just generate content - Work on meaningful projects that impact real users and businesses - Strong fit for candidates who are curious, proactive, and excited about the future of AI-powered engineering ## Why Choose TribalScale At TribalScale, collaboration is at the heart of our innovative approach. We don't simply work for clients; we form partnerships, building transformative solutions that redefine what's possible. Our team, once at the forefront of the mobile revolution, now leads the charge in AI-driven innovation. We empower each team member to be a catalyst for change, adhering to our principles of meritocracy, empowerment, and transparency. Diversity isn't just celebrated—it's fundamental to our strength. Our mission to "Right the Future" is a call to action to make a significant impact in the world of innovation. Diversity: Our Collective Strength TribalScale proudly stands as a beacon of equal opportunity in employment and workplace culture. We are steadfastly committed to equal employment opportunity, transcending the boundaries of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, able-bodiedness, or gender identity. We not only welcome but actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities, ages, citizenships, marital statuses, and gender identities. Your unique perspective is the key to our collective innovation. Should you require any accommodations, we implore you to inform us. Our commitment to inclusivity knows no bounds, and we stand ready to adapt our processes to ensure your comfort and success. ## About TribalScale ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: TribalScale is a global innovation partner that delivers AI-powered engineering, human-centred design, and agility at scale to help enterprises and entrepreneurs build transformative digital products. - **Entity Type**: Private (funding rounds not publicly disclosed) - **Headquarters**: Toronto, Ontario, Canada (with offices in New York, NY and Miami, FL) - **Founded**: 2015 - **Founders**: Not publicly available in current data ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Software Development / Digital Innovation Consulting - **Target customers**: B2B, primarily large enterprises and high-growth startups (Fortune 500 brands, government agencies) - **Mission / Purpose**: “Right the future” by shaping transformative products through human-centred design, AI-first engineering, and true partnership. ## Products & Services TribalScale offers integrated services rather than standalone products. Major offerings include: - **AI-First Engineering**: Custom AI models, pipelines, and automation to deliver scalable, enterprise-grade solutions. - **Human-Centred Design**: Strategy, prototyping, and interface design rooted in empathy and user research. - **Agility at Scale**: Agile transformation, cloud-native development, and DevOps enablement. - **Strategic Advisory**: Validation, framing, and ideation to identify business opportunities. - **Platforms & Ventures**: TribalScale also incubates ventures such as **Scale** (digital magazine for financial services) and has launched solutions like **SkillSync** (AI-powered talent platform) and **SenSight AI** (AI-powered health-tech solution). ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed - **Key Metrics**: - Annual Revenue: $42.5M USD (LinkedIn estimate, 2026) - Total Funding: Not publicly available - Employees: Conflicting reports – 25 (LinkedIn) vs 89 (Built In) - Products Launched: 700+ - Global Partners: 90+ - Repeat Client Rate: 95% - End-users reached: 1B+ - **Notable Investors / Partners**: No investors listed; partners include major enterprise clients (names not publicly listed). - **Growth Signals**: - Headcount growth -9.8% YoY (LinkedIn data) - Awards: Netty Awards for design excellence - Recent launches: SkillSync, SenSight AI, TribalScale Scale magazine - New CTO appointed in 2023 (Timothy Quinn) ## Competitive Advantages - **Elite, lean team**: Small but high-calibre talent pool; not a large agency or VC-backed scale-up. - **High repeat rate (95%)** and long client relationships indicate deep trust and consistent delivery. - **Full-stack capability**: Strategy, design, engineering, and QA under one roof. - **True partnership model**: Described as “not a vendor, a Tribe” – close collaboration with client teams. - **Human-centred + AI-first**: Balances cutting-edge tech with empathy and user research. ## Strategic Focus - **AI-first engineering**: Doubling down on generative AI agents and custom AI solutions. - **Digital transformation for regulated industries**: Government, health, financial services (e.g., ArriveCan rebuild, SenSight AI). - **Expanding thought leadership**: Launching industry-specific magazines (Scale) to drive visibility and trust. - **Geographic expansion**: Maintains presence in Canada (HQ) and US (NY, Miami) with remote roles. ## Why Work Here - **Culture & Values**: Empowerment, meritocracy, transparency, caring, collaboration, resilience. - **Perks & Benefits** (from careers page): - Health & wellness coverage - Flexible work schedules (remote/in-office hybrid – some roles fully remote) - Parental & mental health support - Learning budgets, hackathons, professional development conferences - Paid time off including birthday - Volunteer programs & community initiatives - **Work Environment**: Described as an “elite team” with high autonomy; Friday hangouts, off-sites, and hackathons. Office policy varies by role – some positions are fully remote (e.g., Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Engineer), others require in-office (Toronto). - **Engineering Culture**: Emphasis on agile, cloud-native, and full-stack; talent sources include VMware Tanzu Labs, IBM, University of Waterloo. - **Diversity & Inclusion**: Commitment to inclusive hiring, speaker balance, and representation. ## Sources 1. [tribalscale.com](https://www.tribalscale.com/) – homepage 2. [tribalscale.com](https://www.tribalscale.com/company/who-we-are) – Who We Are page 3. [tribalscale.com](https://www.tribalscale.com/company/careers) – Careers page 4. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/tribalscale) – LinkedIn company profile 5. 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