Associate Software Developer (Fall 2026)

AltaML • Edmonton, AB

22d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a 4 or 8-month opportunity for current students looking for work experience starting in September 2026. As an Associate Software Developer, you will play a hands-on role in building and scaling AltaML's agentic platform, an intelligent, adaptive system designed to automate workflows and power smarter decision-making. You will collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers to develop clean, efficient code that drives both reliability and innovation. Your work will span frontend and backend development, from fixing bugs and resolving integration challenges to developing new features and improving platform performance. You will also have the opportunity to work directly with AI and agentic solutions, leveraging these tools to optimize development, accelerate delivery, and shape how intelligent systems interact with one another. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about modern software development, eager to deepen their technical foundation, and excited to contribute to a platform at the frontier of AI and automation. This posting is for an existing vacancy for a candidate ideally based in one of the locations where AltaML offices are: Edmonton, Calgary, Waterloo, Toronto. This opportunity is currently open to anyone that is currently enrolled at the U of Alberta, U of Calgary, U Waterloo, U of Toronto, Queens U. As this is a Mitacs funded opportunity, please reach out if you have questions regarding your eligibility. While AltaML has offices in Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto, and Waterloo, they use their offices as a resource and are open to remote candidates.

Requirements

• Progress toward a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Proficiency in one or more modern programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, or Node.js.
• Solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with frontend frameworks (React, Vue) or backend technologies (APIs, databases, microservices, or cloud infrastructure).
• Strong problem-solving, debugging, and analytical skills, with a focus on clean, maintainable code.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to learn quickly in a dynamic, evolving technical environment.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to machine learning concepts or experience working with agentic systems is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality, well-documented code across both frontend and backend systems.
• Troubleshoot and resolve bugs, integration issues, and performance bottlenecks in production and staging environments.
• Implement new features and enhancements, particularly those that improve dashboard usability and data visibility.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to translate technical requirements into scalable solutions.
• Leverage AI and agentic development tools to automate testing, improve code efficiency, and streamline CI/CD pipelines.
• Contribute to technical documentation, code reviews, and agile workflows to ensure strong engineering practices and maintainable codebases.
• Stay current on software trends, frameworks, and architectures — bringing new ideas to strengthen our agentic infrastructure.

Benefits

• Uncapped Vacation - For all full time, permanent employees. Seriously, take the time you need - when you need it.
• Make an Impact - Witness the impact your work contribution has on the success of our company.
• Working with PhD and Master Level Colleagues - Endless conversations around the latest in Machine Learning and Applied AI.
• Competitive Benefits - For all full time, permanent employees.
• Office as a Resource - Hybrid work environment with state-of-the-art office spaces that ignite collaboration.
• Big Slack Energy - IYKYK.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees