How an Internship at PagerDuty Sets You Up for Success

Joshua Carnide, a fourth-year Software Engineering student at the University of Waterloo, shares his enriching internship experience at PagerDuty's Toronto office, highlighting the growth and learning opportunities he encountered. As part of the Mobile team responsible for enhancing PagerDuty’s Android and iOS applications, Joshua witnessed significant team expansion and participated in impactful projects that honed his skills in both iOS and Android development. He emphasizes the company's inclusive and diverse culture, which fosters an environment where interns are treated as full-time employees and encourages collaboration and mentorship. Joshua recounts his involvement in proposing a new architecture for the Android app, demonstrating the trust and responsibility placed upon him, and details the autonomy and decision-making power within the small Mobile team. He appreciates the opportunities for personal and professional growth, including learning Agile methodologies and engaging in co-working sessions, all of which contributed to his increased productivity and confidence in future engineering pursuits.