Dev Degree 2026

Shopify's Dev Degree program combines a Computer Science degree with hands-on work experience. Our unique one-of-a-kind work-integrated learning model provides the skills and confidence to prepare you for a career in Software Engineering. Throughout your Dev Degree journey, our team will guide, evaluate, and provide you with actionable feedback to support your growth, and help you have an impact at Shopify!

What does a Dev Degree intern do?

In your first year, you’ll be working on the Developer Skills Training Path learning the tools, technologies, and methodologies that will prepare you to join an Engineering team at Shopify. At the same time, you’ll be attending one of our partner universities.

Depending on what partner university you attend, you’ll either join an Engineering team and experience building products at Shopify while continuing to study Computer Science after your first 4 months on the Developer Skills Training Path (York University), or after your first 8 months (Carleton University).

Questions about our program can be found on our FAQ page.

Dev Degree Program Qualifications

Dev Degree combines both working and learning. You do not need any previous experience in Computer Science or Software Engineering to apply! We’re looking for passionate, ambitious people who want to continuously grow and have an impact at Shopify. Below are experiences and skills that are important for success in Dev Degree:

• The ability to unblock yourself and problem solve. Successful Dev Degree interns ask for help when needed and do their best to first unblock themselves and find solutions to their problems.
• Curiosity and passion to constantly learn new things. Shopify changes fast, and we need the people who work here to be able to change and learn fast too.
• The skills and awareness to manage multiple priorities. Dev Degree interns balance Shopify, University, and their own needs throughout the program.
• An interest in Computer Science and Software Engineering. Dev Degree is a work-integrated learning program for those aspiring to have careers in Software Engineering.
• The desire to fail and learn. We believe that learning by doing is a great way to grow, even if that means facing failure. Those who can face failure and come back stronger will thrive in Dev Degree.