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# Software Engineer Co-op, Apps at Solink

- **Company:** Solink
- **Location:** Ottawa, Canada
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-10-14
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-18
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/solink/c973029a-83fa-449e-b4a9-0a1514165430

## Job description

Software Engineer Co-op, Apps

Location: Ottawa, ON | Hybrid Reports To: Xiaokun Xu, Term: Jan 2027 Pay band: 55,000k-68,000k

## About Solink

At Solink, our mission is to safeguard what matters most. We provide businesses with the tools to know sooner and act faster by transforming video security into real-time operational insights. Our cloud-based platform integrates seamlessly with your existing cameras and systems, turning them into intelligent sensors that detect and interpret key moments. This empowers teams to make data-driven decisions, enhance security, and improve operational efficiency. Trusted by over 36,000 locations across 60+ countries - including brands like McDonald’s and JYSK - Solink delivers clarity when it counts. Our solutions help businesses reduce shrink, optimize performance, and respond proactively to potential threats. We're growing rapidly, earning industry recognition, and scaling with purpose. We’ve been recognized by Deloitte’s Fast 50™ and Fast 500™, Business Intelligence Group, and as one of Ottawa’s Best Places to Work. And we’re just getting started!

## The Role

We are seeking a motivated Software Engineer Co-Op or Intern to join our R&D team. In this role, you’ll gain hands-on experience in full-stack development, working on both front-end and back-end components of Solink’s Core Applications and Data team. You’ll work closely with experienced developers, gaining insights into the development lifecycle and contributing to impactful projects in a fast-paced environment.

## What You’ll Do

- You are supporting the development of new features, from initial design through to implementation, under the guidance of senior developers.
- You are writing, testing, and debugging code to ensure high-quality software; you are participating in code reviews and helping to maintain coding standards.
- You are collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product managers, to translate requirements into technical solutions.
- You are assisting in documenting new features and enhancements to ensure ease of understanding and maintenance.
- You are staying current with emerging technologies, tools, and trends; you are actively seeking feedback and opportunities for improvement.

## What You Bring

Must-Have:

- You are currently enrolled in a Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field, seeking a co-op or internship opportunity.
- You have proficiency in TypeScript, or similar languages (TypeScript preferred)
- You have familiarity with at least one front-end framework (e.g., React).
- You have a basic understanding of back-end languages and frameworks (e.g. Node.js).
- You demonstrate strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and a passion for quality.
- You have excellent communication skills and the ability to work well within a team.
- You demonstrate a sense of ownership and are committed to supporting projects.
- You have familiarity with Git and version control best practices.
- You have an excellent command of the English language, both written and verbal.
- You have analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and provide effective solutions.
- You have a passion for technical challenges, a drive for success, and the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.

Nice-to-Have:

- You have exposure to cloud services (AWS, Google Cloud, etc.).
- You have experience with REST APIs
- You have experience in high-velocity startup or AI-first environments

Security Requirements

- Candidates must undergo a criminal records check upon hire;
- Be a Canadian Citizen (dual citizens included), or eligible to work in Canada;
- Be willing to comply with Solink’s own security policies and standards.

## Our Values

We do things the Solink way:

- Act with URGENCY – Our customers move fast, so we do too.
- Deliver with QUALITY – We sweat the details and hold a high bar.
- Win with TEAM – No egos. Just outcomes, built together.
- Lead with TRUST – We earn it through clarity, consistency, and care.

These aren’t just words—they shape how we hire, lead, and grow.

Why Solink? We’re not just building tech - we’re building a place where great people do great work.

- Clarity and trust: Where the role allows, we support flexibility in how and where work gets done - and we’re upfront about what’s required.
- Meaningful equity: Every full-time, permanent employee has a stake in our growth.
- Comprehensive benefits: Fully paid health & dental (no waiting period) + $500 health spending account.
- Wellness support: Monthly reimbursement for fitness, wellness, or mental health programs.
- Growth through merit: Advancement is based on contribution, initiative, and the ability to raise the bar - together.
- Candid culture: Clear expectations, honest feedback, and no politics.
- Social connection: From So-learns to Solink-o and So-lunches, we stay connected in ways that actually feel fun.

What to Expect from the Hiring Process We respect your time and value transparency. Here’s a general idea of what to expect:

- Intro call with our Talent Team
- Interview with the Hiring Manager
- Reference Checks
- Offer & onboarding 🎉

Please note: this is subject to change at any point in the recruitment process based on the needs of the business.

How to Apply Submit your resume via our [[Careers Page](https://solink.com/careers/)] or apply through your school co-op portal. Let us know what excites you about this role, and how you’d help move Solink forward. NOTICE: Solink uses artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, and/or select candidates for this position.

Solink is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you require accommodation during the selection process, please let us know.

## About Solink

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Solink provides an AI-driven video intelligence platform that unifies video, data, and operations to help businesses improve security, loss prevention, and operational efficiency.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series C, last round raised in July 2023)
- **Headquarters**: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
- **Founded**: 2009
- **Founders**: Michael Matta (CEO & Co-Founder)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Cloud video surveillance, AI-driven security and loss prevention, operational analytics
- **Target customers**: B2B – brick-and-mortar businesses including restaurants, retail, financial services, property management, and healthcare
- **Mission or purpose**: “Safeguard what matters most”
- **Description**: Solink connects video security camera systems with critical business data (POS, alarm, inventory) to provide real-time, context-rich insights. Its platform processes millions of transactions per month and integrates with over 350 data sources, enabling customers to drill down from dashboards to individual events and verify incidents in seconds.

## Products & Services
- **Solink Platform**: A cloud-based AI-driven video intelligence solution that automatically detects and validates risks, inefficiencies, and key issues. Unifies video, data, and operational systems into a single interface for security, loss prevention, and operations teams.
- **Solink Drive-Thru** (announced May 2026): An extension specifically for quick-service restaurants that turns existing cameras into performance monitoring tools without new hardware.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed (conflicting reports not available)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue ~$8.5M (LinkedIn estimate) | Total Funding ~$94.1M (LinkedIn) / ~$92.97M (CB Insights)
- **Notable Investors**: Goldman Sachs Asset Management (led Series C), OMERS Ventures (led Series B), Valor Equity Partners (led Series A)
- **Growth Signals**:
  - 330 employees (+6.7% YoY, +25 people)
  - Serving tens of thousands of sites across 32+ countries
  - Presence in Canada, United States, United Kingdom, Senegal, El Salvador, India
  - 13,336 LinkedIn followers (+52.2% yearly growth)

## Competitive Advantages
- **Agentic Vision Intelligence**: Uses business context to instantly detect and validate risks and operational issues in real time.
- **Deep integrations**: Over 350 supported data sources (POS, alarms, inventory systems) making video actionable.
- **Cloud-native, no-camera-overhaul**: Works with existing security cameras; no hardware replacement required.
- **Security & compliance**: Meets industry-leading security standards to address enterprise compliance requirements.

## Strategic Focus
- **Current priorities**: Expanding AI-driven automation for loss prevention and operations, entering new verticals (e.g., QSR with Drive-Thru), scaling internationally, and deepening integrations.
- **Direction for growth**: Continued investment in AI/ML capabilities, product development, and customer success to serve global brands.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture highlights**: Innovation fueled by commitment to growth and discovery; hackathons, team activities, social events.
- **Work model**: Hybrid (Kanata office in Ottawa); flexible start and end times.
- **Benefits**: Full medical benefits, subsidized gym membership, parental leave, stock options (every employee is an owner), professional development opportunities, recognition & awards.
- **Engineering culture**: Focus on continuous learning, collaboration, and meaningful growth; clear expectations with room to stretch.
- **Size**: 360+ Solinkians across North America (as of careers page); scaling fast.

## Sources
1. [solink.com Careers](https://solink.com/careers/)
2. [solink.com About](https://solink.com/company/)
3. [linkedin.com/company/solink](https://ca.linkedin.com/company/solink)
4. [cbinsights.com/company/solink](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/solink)

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