Software Analyst Intern (Fall 2026, 4 months)

Hitachi•Toronto, ON

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Hitachi Rail is seeking a Software Analyst Intern for Fall 2026, a 4-month full-time hybrid internship. This role involves performing data science tasks (including data mining, AI RegTech), as well as design, analysis, programming, and integration activities in the development of software for Hitachi Rail Canada’s train control systems. The focus is on delivering solutions and products that meet customer satisfaction. This is a paid internship with paid vacation, offering a chance to build a career with a global leader driving digital transformation and innovation for a sustainable future.

Requirements

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.
Ability to work 40 hours a week in a hybrid environment for the duration of the internship.
At least 2 days a week in the office.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.