Software Analyst Intern (Winter 2027, 8 months)
Hitachi, Ltd.3 days ago
Toronto, CanadaIntern
Responsibilities
- Understand customer needs and lifecycle concerns using studies, simulations, mock-ups, models, and prototypes.
- Contribute to mission and function descriptions, architecture and algorithm design, and functional and non-functional requirements.
- Design, code, debug, write test procedures, test software, and chair design reviews.
- Review code, test procedures, and test results, and analyze and correct defect reports.
- Perform engineering testing in the field and investigate field problems.
- Collaborate with Systems Engineering on software components, architecture compliance, and system-software consistency.
- Identify technical improvements and complete tasks in a timely manner.
Requirements
- Be working toward a bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field at an accredited university or college.
- Have knowledge of software development processes, object-oriented techniques, multithreading, socket programming, and Windows programming.
- Have practical experience with programs in the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Be able to integrate quickly with the team and work independently.
- Have strong written and verbal English communication skills.
- Be able to work 40 hours per week in a hybrid environment for the full internship, including at least three days per week in the office.
- Entry-level scripting experience with Perl and Python is preferred.
- Previous co-op experience is an asset, and relevant school projects may be considered.
- Preferred co-op students should be available for a 4-month term with at least one additional quarter or semester of coursework remaining afterward.
Benefits
- Paid 8-month full-time internship from January 2027 through August 2027.
- Hybrid work arrangement at the Toronto office, with at least three days per week onsite and 40 hours per week.
- Paid vacation.
- Intern orientation, online onboarding curriculum, and a mentorship buddy program.
- Networking, employee resource groups, intern events, business events, and company social events.
About Hitachi, Ltd.
Hitachi, Ltd. builds industrial, energy, rail, and digital systems for governments and enterprises, combining operational technology with IT, cloud, and data infrastructure services. Its portfolio spans power grids, factory automation, data centers, rail systems, and consulting delivered through units such as Hitachi Vantara, Hitachi Rail, and Hitachi Energy. Founded in 1910 and headquartered in Tokyo, it is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and operates globally across critical infrastructure markets.