AI Software Engineer Co-op (4 Months) - Enterprise Apps & ML

foresters; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Foresters Financial seeks a Software Engineer Co-op Student (AI) to join the AI & Enterprise Applications team and help design, develop, and deploy AI-powered software solutions. You will work with architects and data professionals to build enterprise apps, develop ML solutions, and evaluate new technologies.

Responsibilities include designing and testing software, training models, data prep, and collaborating on prototypes in an Agile setting.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
• Strong programming skills in Python, C#, .NET, Java, or similar languages.
• Knowledge of machine learning concepts and frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure.
• Experience or familiarity with Azure DevOps, Git, and modern software development practices.
• Understanding of data analysis, data preparation, model evaluation, and software testing principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Excellent communication skills, curiosity, and a passion for learning new technologies.
• Interest in Artificial Intelligence, Generative AI, and enterprise technology solutions is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, development, testing, and deployment of software applications and AI solutions.
• Develop, train, and evaluate machine learning and generative AI models.
• Perform data preparation, analysis, and feature engineering to support model development.
• Collaborate with architects and engineers on concept proofs and prototypes.
• Write clean, well-documented code following development best practices.
• Contribute to application design and architectural discussions.
• Maintain code repositories and participate in version control processes.
• Research emerging technologies and recommend opportunities for adoption.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies, team meetings, and technical discussions.
• Support the continuous improvement of development processes and tools.

Skills

Python

C#

.NET

Java

AI/ML concepts

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

scikit-learn

Azure DevOps

Git

Microsoft Azure

Job description

Foresters Financial seeks a Software Engineer Co-op Student (AI) to join the AI & Enterprise Applications team and help design, develop, and deploy AI-powered software solutions. You will work with architects and data professionals to build enterprise apps, develop ML solutions, and evaluate new technologies.

Responsibilities include designing and testing software, training models, data prep, and collaborating on prototypes in an Agile setting.