Hitachi

Software Analyst Intern (Winter 2027, 8 months)

In short

An 8-month software engineering internship (Jan–Aug 2027) at Hitachi Rail Canada in Toronto, working on software for train control systems, including data science/AI, design, coding, testing and co-engineering with systems teams. The company is a global rail technology firm; this is an entry-level intern/co-op position within a software team working on train control systems for Ground Transportation Systems Canada. It requires pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science or related field, knowledge of software development processes, object-oriented techniques, multithreading and socket programming, plus strong English communication skills. Hybrid work is required with at least 3 days per week onsite, 40 hours/week, paid $23-$30 CAD hourly.

Job Description
Job Title: Software Analyst Intern
Rail Pass Type: Internship/Co-op (Full-time/Hybrid)
Departure and Arrival Date (Start - End): January 2027 - August 2027 (8 months)
Vacancy: 1
Location: 100 Consilium Place, Scarborough, ON M1H 3E3
Work hours/week: 40
Pay Details: $23-$30 CAD hourly
Stations on Your Journey
Welcome and Onboarding Station
•Intern Orientation
•Online Onboarding Curriculum
•Buddy Program for mentorship and guidance
Hands-On Work Station
•Real-world projects with top industry talent
•Paid internship + paid vacation
•Hybrid work model
•A chance to build your career with a global leader driving digital transformation and innovation that helps support sustainable future
Networking Station
•"Ask Me Anything" with the Executive Committee
•Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
•Social Intern Events: Coffee Breaks, Onsite/Offsite events
•Business Intern Events: Intern Showcase & Graduation ceremony
•Company Social Events: Holiday Party, Employee BBQs, Golf tournament, etc.
We are looking for a Software Analyst Intern to join us for an 8-month internship at our Toronto office. You will perform Data Science (Data Mining/AI) work, design, analysis, programming and integration activities in the development of software for train control systems of Ground Transportation Systems Canada, achieving Customer Satisfaction of the delivered solution/product.
Key Accountabilities
•Understands the customer's needs and through life cycle concerns whatever the used means (e.g. advanced studies, simulations, mock-ups, models, prototypes, etc.).
•Contributes to the formalization of mission/function description, architectural & algorithms design and the refinement of functional and non-functional requirements.
•Designs codes, debugs, write test procedures and tests software code, chairs design reviews.
•Reviews code, test procedures and test results.
•Analyses and implements correction for defect reports.
•Perform engineering testing in the field and investigates problems in the field.
•Contributes to co-engineering activities with the Systems Engineering team in order to ensure system-software consistency and the right refinement of software components and compliance with the software architecture.
•Solves tasks in the best technical and timely manner, while looking for opportunities and making suggestions for improvements.
Key Requirements
•The successful candidate should be working towards a bachelor's or master's degree from an accredited university or college in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
•Knowledgeable of the software development processes.
•Able to quickly integrate with the team and work independently.
•Practical experience in using typical programs which are part of Microsoft Office Suite.
•Knowledgeable of object-oriented techniques, multithreading, socket programming, General Windows Programming.
•Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal, are required.
•The ability to work 40 hours a week in a hybrid environment for the duration of the internship is essential. At least 3 days a week in the office.
Preferred Qualifications
•Co-op student available for a 4-month term, with at least one additional quarter or semester of coursework remaining after the completion of the internship.
•Previous coop work experience is an asset. Relevant school projects may be considered.
•Entry level experience in using scripting languages such as Perl & Python.

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