Software Developer (Co-op Student, Summer 2025 - 4 Months)

Software Developer (Co-op Student)

(4-month contract, one academic semester)

Note: This is a 4-month full-time (40 h/week) contract starting Summer 2025 as part of a co-op placement.

Role Summary

As a Co-op Software Developer at GeoRetina, you will contribute to the development and maintenance of cutting-edge, AI-powered geospatial solutions. You'll help build intuitive, scalable web applications that transform complex satellite data into actionable insights for users around the world. Success means shipping accessible, performant user experiences, learning rapidly from experienced mentors, and continuously improving both the codebase and your teammates.

Who We Are

GeoRetina is creating the next generation of AI-driven geospatial products. From real-time deforestation alerts to hyper-local urban heat analytics, we turn raw satellite pixels into decisions anyone can act on. Our solutions leverage the latest in AI, earth observation, and interactive web technologies to make complex geospatial intelligence simple and accessible.

Our solutions let users ask natural-language questions about the Earth and receive instant maps, charts, and actionable insights—no coding or GIS expertise required. Powered by AI and real-time satellite data, our tools simplify complex geospatial analysis for decision-makers in areas like climate resilience, environmental monitoring, and urban planning. We’re a team of engineers and research-driven individuals that values curiosity, autonomy, and impact.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain new features for our AI-powered geospatial applications using React, Next.js, TypeScript, and Python.
• Build reusable UI components and interactive data visualizations that help users turn complex satellite data into actionable insights.
• Integrate backend services, geospatial AI models, and large language models (LLMs) to deliver fast, intuitive, and scalable web experiences.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and scientists to prototype and refine user workflows for geospatial analysis.
• Write tests, participate in code reviews, and promote best practices in accessibility, performance, and maintainability.
• Stay curious: explore and share new technologies—including advances in machine learning, web mapping, and AI—that could enhance our platform and user experience.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student in Computer Science or a related program at an accredited Canadian university.
• Legally entitled to work in Canada for the duration of the work term.
• Available to work on-site in Ottawa, Ontario.
• Passionate about geospatial technology and eager to learn new tools and frameworks quickly.
• Bonus: Interest in AI, Earth observation, or environmental sustainability.