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The University of Waterloo has the world's largest co-op program with connections to over 2,800 employers worldwide. Waterloo was also the first university to offer the co-op system of study, and today over 50% of our full-time undergraduate students are registered in co-op. Note that a very limited number of international students on student visas are admitted to the SE co-op program each year. This is due to immigration difficulties in placing international students in North American jobs. All Software Engineering students participate in the year-round co-op system of study, which alternates between four-month study terms at university and four-month work terms in business, industry, or government. While on work terms, you'll experience how software engineering concepts are applied in the real world, and earn a salary at the same time. The Software Engineering program has six work terms, with the first work term starting in the Spring of your first year. Because of the work terms, it takes just under five years to complete the program, but you'll graduate with up to two years of full-time work experience.
The Department of Co-operative Education & Career Services will work with you to find co-op jobs. They develop employment opportunities, advertise jobs, schedule interviews, and match employers with students. The Department's field co-ordinators offer support and advice when you are on work term. Average weekly salaries range from about $498 to $696, generally increasing with education level and experience. As a Software Engineering student, you can earn $50,000 to $60,000 over the course of your studies. |
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In no particular order, here is a list of jobs that some of the students in the class of 2006 achieved on their first work term: Junior Web Developer, Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, Developing web-based workflow applications using Microsoft technologies. Graphics Controller, ATI Technology, Video driver testing using image capturing and automated functional test development. Software Developer, Parametric Technology Corporation, User Interface development with Java servlets, XML and JavaBeans. Software Quality Associate, Research In Motion, User testing of the functionality of proprietary RIM Blackberry software. Java Programmer, Epicad Design, Developing wireless applications for the RIM Blackberry handheld devices. Junior Programmer, Blount Canada Ltd., Developing internal web-based administrative workflow applications. Java Developer, Ministry of Transportation of Ontario, Developing web-based software to bring current MTO services to the Internet. Localization Quality Assurance Specialist, Roxio Inc., Testing the latest versions of VideoWave and PhotoSuite software products in 11 different languages. Software Developer, Pozitive Computers, Designing and developing custom database applications for Windows. Programmer, Personal Computer Diagnostics Inc., Designing
and developing a web-based on-line payment system. Test Application Developer, Research In Motion, Designing
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"Through
it's balanced teachings in design and development practices,
the Software Engineering program provided me with the
necessary tools to perform in a dynamic and exciting position
as Product Manager at Redknee. At Redknee, I manage products
throughout the entire life-cycle, from product conceptualization
with customers to deployment and continual support, including
creating high-level specifications, detailed design documents,
ensuring the product meets it’s design and taking
responsibility for software products which effect millions
of cell-phone users around the world! The Software Engineering
program has allowed me to develop the necessary interpersonal
skills and professional attitude required to interact
with customers, while gaining development experience to
thoroughly understand the technical aspects of the products
I am designing."