Faculty of Mathematics students secure competitive co-op jobs in industries across the world.
Co-op is an opportunity to study a discipline you are interested in while trying different jobs. Regardless of program or major, every student’s co-op experience is different.
Math is a universal language. Students in the Faculty of Mathematics work in all disciplines, industries and sectors solving complex problems.
This list of sample co-op jobs is organized by program and includes descriptions based on real co-op work term positions held by Waterloo students. We have not included employer names to maintain employer confidentiality. This list is intended to help you understand what your co-op pathway may look like based on your program. However, you should explore diverse employment opportunities throughout your co-op work terms to find out where you want to take your career post-graduation.
Recent math co-op experiences
Learning about actuarial science around the world
By: Alison Chase | 6 min read
Misha Niculeanu (he/him) is an Honours Mathematics double major in Actuarial Science and Statistics, with a minor in Management Studies in his 4A term. He discusses how he stands out in interviews and shares tips on how he has dealt with struggles in his co-op terms.
Balancing academics, entrepreneurship and finding a career you love
By: Lauren Ballard | 7 min read
Jason Amri (he/him) is a fifth-year Computer Science and Business student. He discusses how he started a social venture called 3cycle and his experience having a co-op term in Dubai.
Compiling success: lessons from PlayStation, Amazon and Tesla
By: Lauren Ballard | 8 min read
Raymond Li is a fourth-year Computer Science student. He speaks about his experience working for PlayStation, Amazon and Tesla and how he landed a full-time job at Meta before graduating.