Site Reliability Engineer

With over 30,000 customers, including a third of Fortune 500 companies, Vantage Compute is trusted by organizations across the globe to make their workflows work better. We create a suite of integrated solutions for time management, resource planning, budget management, roadmapping, program management, reporting and more. We create the tech that enables the modern team to deliver - for every step from first vision to value. Since our beginning in 2007 as a project to make a time-tracking tool to help a client – Vantage Compute has expanded to become the #1 time management add-on for Jira, and we have developed and acquired a multitude of tools to become one of the most trusted names in the Atlassian ecosystem. We want everyone to work better - but we also want to be a tech company with a heart. Join us as we continuously innovate our award-winning products, create new solutions, and help the world work smarter, not harder. About the role: As a Site Reliability Engineer Intern, you'll join Vantage Compute's SRE team and get hands-on experience building and maintaining the infrastructure that supports our engineering department. You'll contribute to real work — helping create stable, highly available, cost-efficient, and extensible solutions that power products used by thousands of customers worldwide. You'll be embedded within our Toronto-based engineering team, working alongside experienced SREs in a real sprint cycle with dedicated mentorship and structured support throughout your term. What you’ll do: Assist in designing, implementing, and maintaining infrastructure using best practices Support CI/CD pipeline creation and maintenance Help deploy and manage workloads on AWS Work with modern technologies like Kubernetes and Docker Contribute to automating key processes including build, release, monitoring, alerting, and observability Help monitor system performance and assist in troubleshooting issues Participate in team rituals including standups, sprint planning, code reviews, and retrospectives Collaborate with engineers across the team to understand and contribute to technical solutions Support security and compliance requirements as part of day-to-day work Present your work at the end of your term to engineers and stakeholders across the team Who you are: We're looking for students who are curious about how large-scale systems work and excited to get their hands on real infrastructure. You don't need years of experience — you need strong fundamentals, a collaborative mindset, and the drive to figure things out when the path isn't obvious. Basic Qualifications Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field at a Canadian post-secondary institution 18 years of age or older Available for the full term, working 40 hours per week Legally authorized to work in Canada for the duration of the internship Based in the Greater Toronto Area or able to work within Toronto team hours (Eastern Time) Familiarity with Linux, Bash, and Git Basic understanding of cloud concepts (AWS or equivalent) Exposure to containerization tools like Docker or Kubernetes is an asset Strong written communication skills and comfort with remote, async collaboration Analytical mindset with a passion for solving tough problems Eager to learn, receive feedback, and grow Why Join Vantage Compute? Impact : Work on meaningful products that empower enterprise users and improve productivity. Innovation : Be part of a culture that values creativity and innovation, with opportunities to make a real impact. Collaboration : Join a supportive, collaborative team that values openness, communication, and a continuous learning environment. Growth : Opportunities for professional development, including conferences, courses, and mentorship. What's In It For You (Org-wide) Competitive compensation - fair pay for meaningful engineering work Dedicated engineering mentor - a senior Vantage Compute engineer committed to your development throughout the term Structured remote onboarding - a first week designed to get you productive and connected, without the chaos Full access to Vantage Compute's internal tools from day one Mid-term and end-of-term feedback sessions - structured, honest reviews to help you grow Cohort experience - you'll be part of Vantage Compute's inaugural intern class, with shared programming and peer connection built in Possibility of a return offer for exceptional interns, based on team needs And so much more! How to Apply Submit your resume and a short cover letter through our careers page. In your cover letter, tell us about a technical project you're proud of - it doesn't have to be professional experience. School projects, personal builds, and open-source contributions all count. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. We encourage you to apply early. We thank all applicants for their interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted regarding their application status. Note: As our hiring teams are