Job Description
Sentry is seeking Software Engineering Interns to join their Product or Infrastructure teams, contributing to real projects that impact customers. This role offers the opportunity to lead a project from ideation to deployment, gain mentorship from experienced engineers, and contribute to an open-source project in a fast-paced development environment.
Key Information
- Location Model: Hybrid
- Location Details: Toronto, Ontario, Canada (required in-office M, T, Th)
- Salary Range: N/A
- Years Experience Min: N/A (Prior internship or equivalent experience expected)
- Employment Type: Internship
- Company Industry: SaaS (Performance & Error Monitoring)
- Visa Sponsorship: No
- Relocation Assistance: Yes (Relocation assistance and housing stipend provided)
- Working Hours: N/A
Technical Stack
- Core (Must-Have):
- Python or JavaScript (or similar dynamic language)
- GitHub
- Algorithms and Data Structures fundamentals
- Nice-to-Have:
- N/A
Role & Responsibilities
- Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and ship a programming solution for customers.
- Lead a project from ideation to deployment (including tech specs, scoping, implementation, testing).
- Collaborate with teammates and receive mentorship.
- Contribute to an open-source project.
- Must-Have Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in CS or similar degree program.
- Experience with dynamic programming languages (Python/JS).
- At least 1 previous internship or equivalent experience.
- Experience working with GitHub.
- Experience collaborating on an engineering project.
- Ability to pick up new programming languages quickly.
- Knowledge of algorithms and data structures.
- Nice-to-Have Qualifications:
- N/A
Company & Culture
- Benefits Highlights:
- Comprehensive employee benefits (health insurance, time off).
- Temporary relocation support.
- Housing stipend for relocation.
- Potential Red Flags / Things to Note:
- Visa sponsorship is not available.
- Required relocation to Toronto for the internship duration.
- Specific in-office anchor days (M, T, Th).
- Company Culture Snippets:
- Hybrid work model with structured in-office days for collaboration.
- Focus on rapid iteration and shipping code.
- Open-source company with emphasis on accessibility.
- Strong value placed on mentorship.
About SentryBad software is everywhere, and we’re tired of it. Sentry is on a mission to help developers write better software faster so we can get back to enjoying technology.With more than $217 million in funding and 100,000+ organizations that believe we’re on to something, we're building performance and error monitoring tools that help companies like Disney, Microsoft, and Atlassian spend less time fixing bugs and more time building products.Sentry embraces a hybrid work model, with Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays set as in-office anchor days to encourage meaningful collaboration. If you like to selfishly build things that make your digital life better, come help us build the next generation of software monitoring tools.About the roleSoftware Engineering Interns at Sentry write real code on real projects that ship to production; no fetching coffee required.In this role you willBe matched with one of our Product or Infrastructure Engineering teams, based on your interests and experienceDesign, develop, and ship a programming solution that drives real values to customersReceive meaningful feedback, coaching, and mentorship from your manager and teammatesYou’ll love this job if youWant to experience being a full-time engineer on a team and not be "just an intern"This means being responsible for leading a project from ideation to deployment, including writing a tech spec, scoping out work, technical implementation and testing, and shipping code!Value mentorship and being able to work closely with and learn from world-class engineersWant to join a modern software development team that iterates and ships code rapidlyAre excited at the opportunity to contribute to an open-source project every dayQualificationsCurrently enrolled in an undergraduate or post-graduate degree program in Computer Science (or similar)Experience with Python, JavaScript or a similar dynamic programming language through internships, personal projects, or coding competitionsAt least 1 previous internship or equivalent practical experienceWe expect interns to be able to learn and deliver quickly (an intern’s first PR to Sentry is usually merged within a week). While a prior internship is not required, we expect the following abilities, experience, and skills from any applicant:Experience working with GitHubCollaborating with a team on an engineering projectAbility to pick up a new programming language quicklyYou know the fundamentals of algorithms and data structuresThis position begins September 2025Willing to relocate to Toronto for the duration of your internship (we'll help get you here and provide a housing stipend)Please note the following:Visa sponsorship is not available for this positionThis is a full-time positionA successful candidate will be eligible to participate in Sentry’s employee benefit and perks programs applicable to the candidate’s position (including health insurance coverage, time off, and temporary relocation support). See Sentry Benefits for more details about the Company’s benefit plans/programs.Equal Opportunity at SentrySentry is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to its employees and candidates for employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or other legally-protected characteristic. This commitment includes the provision of reasonable accommodations to employees and candidates for employment with physical or mental disabilities who require such accommodations in order to (a) perform the essential functions of their jobs, or (b) seek employment with Sentry. We strive to build a diverse team, with an inclusive culture where every teammate can thrive. Sentry is an open-source company because we believe that everyone, everywhere, should have the ability and tools to make great software. Software should be accessible. That starts with making our industry accessible.If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations@sentry.io.Want to learn more about how Sentry handles applicant data? Get the details in our Applicant Privacy Policy.
ABOUT SENTRY
Bad software is everywhere, and we’re tired of it. Sentry is on a mission to help developers write better software faster so we can get back to enjoying technology.
With more than $217 million in funding and 100,000+ organizations that believe we’re on to something, we're building performance and error monitoring tools that help companies like Disney, Microsoft, and Atlassian spend less time fixing bugs and more time building products.
Sentry embraces a hybrid work model, with Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays set as in-office anchor days to encourage meaningful collaboration. If you like to selfishly build things that make your digital life better, come help us build the next generation of software monitoring tools.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Software Engineering Interns at Sentry write real code on real projects that ship to production; no fetching coffee required.
IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL
- Be matched with one of our Product or Infrastructure Engineering teams, based on your interests and experience
- Design, develop, and ship a programming solution that drives real values to customers
- Receive meaningful feedback, coaching, and mentorship from your manager and teammates
YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB IF YOU
- Want to experience being a full-time engineer on a team and not be "just an intern"This means being responsible for leading a project from ideation to deployment, including writing a tech spec, scoping out work, technical implementation and testing, and shipping code!
- This means being responsible for leading a project from ideation to deployment, including writing a tech spec, scoping out work, technical implementation and testing, and shipping code!
- Value mentorship and being able to work closely with and learn from world-class engineers
- Want to join a modern software development team that iterates and ships code rapidly
- Are excited at the opportunity to contribute to an open-source project every day
QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or post-graduate degree program in Computer Science (or similar)
- Experience with Python, JavaScript or a similar dynamic programming language through internships, personal projects, or coding competitions
- At least 1 previous internship or equivalent practical experienceWe expect interns to be able to learn and deliver quickly (an intern’s first PR to Sentry is usually merged within a week). While a prior internship is not required, we expect the following abilities, experience, and skills from any applicant:Experience working with GitHubCollaborating with a team on an engineering projectAbility to pick up a new programming language quicklyYou know the fundamentals of algorithms and data structures
- We expect interns to be able to learn and deliver quickly (an intern’s first PR to Sentry is usually merged within a week). While a prior internship is not required, we expect the following abilities, experience, and skills from any applicant:Experience working with GitHubCollaborating with a team on an engineering projectAbility to pick up a new programming language quicklyYou know the fundamentals of algorithms and data structures
- Experience working with GitHub
- Collaborating with a team on an engineering project
- Ability to pick up a new programming language quickly
- You know the fundamentals of algorithms and data structures
- This position begins September 2025
- Willing to relocate to Toronto for the duration of your internship (we'll help get you here and provide a housing stipend)
- Please note the following:Visa sponsorship is not available for this positionThis is a full-time position
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
- This is a full-time position
A successful candidate will be eligible to participate in Sentry’s employee benefit and perks programs applicable to the candidate’s position (including health insurance coverage, time off, and temporary relocation support). See Sentry Benefits for more details about the Company’s benefit plans/programs.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AT SENTRY
Sentry is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to its employees and candidates for employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or other legally-protected characteristic. This commitment includes the provision of reasonable accommodations to employees and candidates for employment with physical or mental disabilities who require such accommodations in order to (a) perform the essential functions of their jobs, or (b) seek employment with Sentry. We strive to build a diverse team, with an inclusive culture where every teammate can thrive. Sentry is an open-source company because we believe that everyone, everywhere, should have the ability and tools to make great software. Software should be accessible. That starts with making our industry accessible.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations@sentry.io.
Want to learn more about how Sentry handles applicant data? Get the details in our Applicant Privacy Policy.
LocationToronto, Ontario, CanadaEmployment TypeInternLocation TypeHybridDepartmentEngineering
LocationToronto, Ontario, Canada
LOCATION
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Employment TypeIntern
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Intern
Location TypeHybrid
LOCATION TYPE
Hybrid
DepartmentEngineering
DEPARTMENT
Engineering
ABOUT SENTRY
Bad software is everywhere, and we’re tired of it. Sentry is on a mission to help developers write better software faster so we can get back to enjoying technology.
With more than $217 million in funding and 100,000+ organizations that believe we’re on to something, we're building performance and error monitoring tools that help companies like Disney, Microsoft, and Atlassian spend less time fixing bugs and more time building products.
Sentry embraces a hybrid work model, with Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays set as in-office anchor days to encourage meaningful collaboration. If you like to selfishly build things that make your digital life better, come help us build the next generation of software monitoring tools.
ABOUT THE ROLE
Software Engineering Interns at Sentry write real code on real projects that ship to production; no fetching coffee required.
IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL
- Be matched with one of our Product or Infrastructure Engineering teams, based on your interests and experience
- Design, develop, and ship a programming solution that drives real values to customers
- Receive meaningful feedback, coaching, and mentorship from your manager and teammates
YOU’LL LOVE THIS JOB IF YOU
- Want to experience being a full-time engineer on a team and not be "just an intern"This means being responsible for leading a project from ideation to deployment, including writing a tech spec, scoping out work, technical implementation and testing, and shipping code!
- This means being responsible for leading a project from ideation to deployment, including writing a tech spec, scoping out work, technical implementation and testing, and shipping code!
- Value mentorship and being able to work closely with and learn from world-class engineers
- Want to join a modern software development team that iterates and ships code rapidly
- Are excited at the opportunity to contribute to an open-source project every day
QUALIFICATIONS
- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or post-graduate degree program in Computer Science (or similar)
- Experience with Python, JavaScript or a similar dynamic programming language through internships, personal projects, or coding competitions
- At least 1 previous internship or equivalent practical experienceWe expect interns to be able to learn and deliver quickly (an intern’s first PR to Sentry is usually merged within a week). While a prior internship is not required, we expect the following abilities, experience, and skills from any applicant:Experience working with GitHubCollaborating with a team on an engineering projectAbility to pick up a new programming language quicklyYou know the fundamentals of algorithms and data structures
- We expect interns to be able to learn and deliver quickly (an intern’s first PR to Sentry is usually merged within a week). While a prior internship is not required, we expect the following abilities, experience, and skills from any applicant:Experience working with GitHubCollaborating with a team on an engineering projectAbility to pick up a new programming language quicklyYou know the fundamentals of algorithms and data structures
- Experience working with GitHub
- Collaborating with a team on an engineering project
- Ability to pick up a new programming language quickly
- You know the fundamentals of algorithms and data structures
- This position begins September 2025
- Willing to relocate to Toronto for the duration of your internship (we'll help get you here and provide a housing stipend)
- Please note the following:Visa sponsorship is not available for this positionThis is a full-time position
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
- This is a full-time position
A successful candidate will be eligible to participate in Sentry’s employee benefit and perks programs applicable to the candidate’s position (including health insurance coverage, time off, and temporary relocation support). See Sentry Benefits for more details about the Company’s benefit plans/programs.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AT SENTRY
Sentry is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to its employees and candidates for employment regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, veteran status, or other legally-protected characteristic. This commitment includes the provision of reasonable accommodations to employees and candidates for employment with physical or mental disabilities who require such accommodations in order to (a) perform the essential functions of their jobs, or (b) seek employment with Sentry. We strive to build a diverse team, with an inclusive culture where every teammate can thrive. Sentry is an open-source company because we believe that everyone, everywhere, should have the ability and tools to make great software. Software should be accessible. That starts with making our industry accessible.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations@sentry.io.
Want to learn more about how Sentry handles applicant data? Get the details in our Applicant Privacy Policy.
LocationToronto, Ontario, CanadaEmployment TypeInternLocation TypeHybridDepartmentEngineering
LocationToronto, Ontario, Canada
LOCATION
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Employment TypeIntern
EMPLOYMENT TYPE
Intern
Location TypeHybrid
LOCATION TYPE
Hybrid
DepartmentEngineering
DEPARTMENT
Engineering
Job Details
Location
Remote / Toronto, Canada
Key Skills
GithubJavascriptPythonCollaborationData StructuresAlgorithmsLearning New Languages