Shopify’s Dev Degree program combines a Computer Science degree with hands-on work experience. This 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, Shopify will guide, evaluate, and provide you with actionable feedback to support your growth, and help you have an impact at Shopify.
Benefits
Dev Degree students work on development teams at Shopify in parallel with their university studies, instead of alternating terms in the classroom and the workplace like a traditional work-integrated learning program.
Students are granted academic credits for their work at Shopify and graduate with an accredited degree in computer science in only three to four years with 3800+ hours of work experience. Working closely with our university partners, students take three university courses on campus each term and spend ~25 hours each week at Shopify.
On top of this, Shopify will pay your tuition and give you a competitive salary and vacation. That’s over $160,000 (CDN) in total financial support.
Courses
Computer Science
Requirements
The following applicants are eligible to apply
Grade 12 students
Mature students / Career switchers
International students
First year undergraduate Computer Science students
Method of Application
Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Shopify (Dev Degree) on www.shopify.com to apply
Step 1
Apply to Dev Degree
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Submit your application to the Dev Degree team at Shopify. Applying to the Dev Degree program is pretty easy, we promise! We need some basic information about you to start the application process. You aren’t committing to anything at this point. Applications are open from December 1, 2025 to February 13, 2026
Dev Degree offers are conditional upon acceptance into one of our university partner’s programs, so you’ll also need to apply to Carleton University or York University for Fall 2026.
Note: You can apply to Dev Degree before submitting your application to the university partners.
Step 2
Complete your Computational Thinking Questions
The computational thinking questions are a test of your readiness to learn computer science. Don’t panic! The computational questions allow you to showcase your problem-solving skills.
Step 3
Complete your Personal Statements
Your personal statements are your opportunity to tell us why you’re interested in Dev Degree and why you want to study for a Computer Science degree.
Step 4
Interviews
Selected candidates will be asked to complete two back to back interviews, called our “Craft Assessment” interviews.
Meet a Dev Degree intern
This is an informal short chat with a current Dev Degree intern to give you a chance to talk to someone about their experience about the program.
Admissions and Technical interview
You’ll meet with a Dev Degree team member to discuss program details and expectations. You’ll also meet with a Shopify Developer to brainstorm on a problem-solving question. Prior programming experience is not required. We will be assessing your cognitive processing ability and problem-solving skills.
Following the Craft Assessment interview, we will invite selected candidates to Shopify’s “Life Story” interview.
Life Story Interview
After the “Craft Assessment” interview, selected candidates will be invited to one final interview called the “Life Story” interview with a Shopify Recruiter. You’ll be asked to talk about yourself on a personal level, including your hobbies, interests, and life experiences. The best way to prepare is to spend some time reflecting on the experiences you’ve had and the things you’ve done to bring you to the point you’re at today. Then, be ready to settle into a
Step 5
Offers
After all the interviews are complete, selected candidates will receive an offer to the Dev Degree program!
For More Information,
Visit the Official Webpage
Application Deadline: February 13, 2026.