Job Description

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations in every corner of the world, our work goes to the cutting-edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multi-cultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get stuck into. And that’s where you come in.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)

Job Title: Software Analyst Intern

Rail Pass Type: Internship/Co-op (Full-time/Hybrid)

Departure and Arrival Date (Start -End): September 2026 – August 2027 (12months)

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.

About This Opportunity

We are looking for a Software Analyst Intern to join our team for a 12-month internship at our Toronto office.

As a member of the Vital Software Engineering team supporting Hitachi Rail Canada, the successful candidate will work under the guidance of a senior software engineer to analyze and develop software, as well as support automation and testing activities using the infrastructure available within our organization.

Joining Hitachi Rail Canada as an intern is a great way to launch your career. Our roles provide real-world work experience aligned with your field of study. Through our Early Careers Program, you gain more than just a job—you have the opportunity to start building your career. We offer training, networking opportunities, career development, and social events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Understands and follows the company’s processes and procedures for developing vital software for safety critical railways systems

• Assist with software development and algorithm implementations for safety critical systems

• Develop software tools and scripts that will enhance the actual CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment) by migrating the actual solution to the generic Hitachi Rail CI/CD pipeline solution

• Develop fitness testing (Python, C, wiki) in the context of the CI/CD for the safety critical software based on software requirements

• Document the software solution under wiki

• Elaborate metrics and dashboard used to report to management

Required Skills and Experience:

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university or college

• Strong knowledge of Python, C/C++, Shell scripting, JSON, and Groovy

• Experience working in a DevOps environment, including tools such as Git, Bitbucket, Jira, Jenkins, and Artifactory

• Hands-on experience using GitHub Copilot

• Highly adaptable with the ability to learn quickly

• Self-driven, curious, and proactive mindset

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Proven ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment

• Fluent in English with strong written and verbal communication skills

• Available to work full-time (40 hours per week) for the duration of the agreed work term

• Hybrid work arrangement: minimum of two days per week in the office; first month requires full-time onsite presence

Preferred Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge and experience of software development

• Good organizational abilities

• Able to quickly integrate with the team and work independently

This posting relates to an existing vacancy.

Our hiring process uses both human and technology‑assisted (AI) tools to support candidate screening and assessment. All results are reviewed by people, and all hiring decisions are made by people.

Thank you for your interest in Hitachi Rail. If your application is of interest, we will be in contact. Please do not hesitate to discover more about us and our latest jobs at https://www.hitachirail.com/careers

At Hitachi Rail, there is a place for everyone. We welcome and value differences in background, age, gender, sexuality, family status, disability, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion, and world view. It is our commitment to create an inclusive environment - we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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