About VAZA

We're the world's first monetized opinion platform - turning viral debates into interactive, competitive experiences where users back their takes with real money and earn if they're right. We've just launched VAZA v1 and are preparing for our public rollout.

Founded by local entrepreneurs from Brampton and Mississauga, VAZA is backed by early angel investment and partnered with Gowling WLG for legal, with a fast-growing team of content, marketing, and design talent.

Role Overview

As a Software Engineering Intern, you'll work directly with the founding team and our developers to strengthen, scale, and maintain the VAZA platform as we head into launch and post-launch growth.

What you'll do

App maintenance & bug fixing: Triage, reproduce, and resolve issues across backend and frontend.

Performance & scalability: Help increase platform bandwidth and optimize for thousands of concurrent users.

Testing & QA automation: Write and run tests for payout logic, fee rules, and real-time updates.

Feature improvements: Contribute to UI/UX refinements, referral program integration, and analytics instrumentation.

Security & compliance: Assist in implementing rate limiting, anti-sybil protections, and secure payment flows.

Documentation: Write clear developer notes, API docs, and contribute to internal playbooks.

Your chance to have an influence and major role in a future global/viral application. Startup Environment with rapid expected growth!

You Are

Enrolled or recently graduated in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related program (Waterloo, UofT, McGill, etc.).

Comfortable with full-stack web development (Node.js / Python, React, databases, APIs).

Interested in high-scale apps, fintech, or gamified platforms.

A self-starter who enjoys working in fast-paced startup environments.

What You'll Gain

Hands-on experience with a live fintech/social platform.

Direct mentorship from the founding team.

A front-row seat to a high-growth startup launch.

Portfolio-ready contributions that go into production.

Intern position to start with bonuses offered as we raise funds/generate revenue

Full time salary considerations as we scale

Looking to reward whoever comes on board at this stage

Job Types: Part-time, Internship / Co-op

Contract length: 3 months

Pay: Up to $1,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week

Benefits

Flexible schedule
On-site parking
Work from home

Application question(s)

Are you Native or professionally fluent in English?
Are you enrolled in or have completed a degree in Computer Science/Software Engineering at a school like Wateroo, UofT etc.? If so which one?
Are you familiar with working on consumer applications?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON (M5H)

Software Engineering/Computer Science Intern (Startup Experience/Academic Credit)

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