Intern - Software Engineer, Winter 2027

Location: Toronto Department: Digital Banking & Channel Technology Employment Type: Student Location Type: Hybrid

Join a Challenger

At EQ, we're remaking banking so every Canadian gets ahead, every day. Serving nearly 4 million Canadians from coast to coast, we offer a wide variety of financial services from banking and lending, to trust and credit union solutions.

We've been at this since 1970, challenging the conventions of traditional banking with smarter, faster, and more connected financial experiences.

What's kept us moving?  The people behind it all: challengers who ask better questions, push back on old assumptions, and look for a better way forward.

If you're driven to help reshape how banking works for Canadians and the businesses that power our economy, this could be your next big opportunity.

We can’t wait to get to know you!

Work Term: January - August 2027 Ready to shape the future of banking?

Join the purpose-driven, tech-forward team at Equitable Bank where your ideas matter and your growth is accelerated. We’re not just another bank—we’re Canada’s Challenger Bank™, lean, agile, and built for the digital age. If you’re passionate about challenging the status quo, driving meaningful change, and gaining hands-on experience in digital financial services, our Engineering Internship Program is the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!

Starting in January 2027, you’ll begin your journey as a Software Engineer Intern through our Engineering Graduate Program, designed to accelerate your development through immersive, hands-on experience within Digital Banking.

At EQ Bank, we’re building the future of banking in Canada, and we want you to be part of it! Our teams work in agile, cross-functional pods where collaboration, creativity, and innovation drive everything we do. We put customers at the heart of every decision, using research, data, and feedback to create products that truly make an impact.

We’re not just building software, we’re reimagining banking. If you’re passionate about solving real-world problems, learning from experienced engineers, and working in a supportive, dynamic environment, this program is for you!

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What we offer [For full-time permanent roles]

💰 Competitive discretionary bonus

✨ Market leading RRSP match program

🩺  Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits

📝  Employee Share Purchase Plan

👶🏽 Maternity/Parental top-up while you care for your little one

🏝 Generous vacation policy and personal days

🖥  Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues

🎓  Professional development and comprehensive Career Development program 💛  A fulfilling opportunity to join one of the top FinTechs and help create a new kind of banking experience

The incumbent will be working hybrid and in office time will be spent working from EQ Bank’s additional office space located at 2200-25 Ontario Street, Toronto, ON.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

EQ is committed to building an inclusive, accessible environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and supported. We believe our organization is stronger — and our people thrive — when we honour and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives. We’re equally committed to supporting your growth, both professionally and personally.

We provide a barrier‑free recruitment process and work environment. If you require accommodations at any stage, we will work with you to ensure you can bring your best self to the process and beyond.

As part of our recruitment process, EQ uses AI to help screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position. All AI-enabled outputs are reviewed and validated by our talent team. All candidates considered for hire must successfully complete a criminal background check and credit check. While we appreciate every application, an EQ recruiter will contact only those whose skills and experience most closely match the requirements of the role.

EQB Inc. (TSX: EQB) is the parent company of Equitable Bank, the country's seventh-largest Schedule I bank by assets, which operates EQ Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™. EQB Inc. serves nearly 4 million Canadians and manages approximately $150 billion in combined assets under management and administration.

To learn more, visit eqb.investorroom.com and eqbank.ca.