Software Analyst Intern (Fall 2026, 8 months)
Hitachi, Ltd.4 months ago
Toronto, CanadaIntern
Responsibilities
- Assist with software development and algorithm implementation for safety-critical railway systems using C, Python, and shell scripting.
- Develop software tools and scripts to improve the software development toolchain.
- Analyze, design, develop, and test software using the organization’s continuous integration methods.
- Document software solutions on the company wiki.
- Troubleshoot automation-related issues with cross-functional teams.
- Identify and implement further automation opportunities in software development and deployment.
- Follow company processes for developing software used in safety-critical systems.
Requirements
- Be working toward a bachelor’s degree in Computer, Systems, Mechatronics, or Electrical Engineering, or an equivalent field.
- Have in-depth software development knowledge and experience.
- Be proficient in C, real-time embedded software, and Python.
- Have experience with DevOps software environments including Git, Bitbucket, Jira, Jenkins, and Artifactory.
- Demonstrate strong written and oral communication, critical thinking, organization, collaboration, adaptability, and independent-working abilities.
- Preferred qualifications include familiarity with Docker and containerization, additional object-oriented programming languages, software security practices, open-source contributions, automated testing frameworks, hackathons, or coding competitions.
Benefits
- Paid eight-month internship from September 2026 through April 2027.
- Paid vacation.
- Hybrid work model with at least two days per week in the office in Scarborough, Ontario.
- Intern orientation, online onboarding curriculum, buddy mentorship program, training, networking, career development, and social events.
- Full-time schedule of 40 hours per week.
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.