Associate Software Developer (Brilliant Harvest) (Summer 2026)

AltaML; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing AgTech startup is seeking a Software Development Associate intern to work on AI-powered solutions for the agricultural sector. You will collaborate with senior developers to design and implement software, contributing directly to impactful projects. Ideal for students pursuing computer science or software engineering degrees. The role offers mentorship, hands-on experience, and potential for future employment. This hybrid position requires enthusiasm for agriculture and technology.

Benefits

Hands-on experience on impactful projects

Opportunity for future full-time employment

Mentorship from experienced engineers

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior developers to design and build software solutions.
• Contribute to coding, debugging, and documenting applications.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving development processes.

Skills

C#

Python

C++

JavaScript

Git

Agile methodologies

Problem-solving

Education

Pursuing a degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

Job description

About Us

Brilliant Harvest is a fast-growing agtech startup that is redefining how equipment dealerships support their staff and customers. Purpose-built for the ag and construction industries, Brilliant Harvest’s AI-powered platform helps dealership teams find answers faster, save time, reduce downtime, and improve customer service.

Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and driven by curiosity. We move quickly, learn constantly, and celebrate progress over perfection. We’re looking for dynamic, motivated individuals who are passionate about technology and agriculture to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a meaningful mission while gaining hands‑on experience in software development within a fast-growing industry.

If you love building things that matter, enjoy hands‑on development, and want to join a team where your work directly shapes the product experience, this is the role for you.

Position Overview

Note: This opportunity is open to current and continuing students looking to gain internship experience prior to graduation. A valid co‑op and/or work permit is required to work full‑time for the duration of the internship. This is a hybrid/remote position, based out of Calgary, AB.

We are looking for a Software Development Associate to assist in the design, development, and implementation of our software and AI powered solutions. As an intern, you will work closely with our engineering team to build and enhance applications that improve agricultural support, from diagnosis and problem solving of issues with agricultural equipment through our AI powered Assistant, automation tools and data analytics platforms. This is an ideal opportunity for a student with a passion for technology and a keen interest in the agricultural space.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with senior developers to design, build, and test software solutions that address the needs of the agricultural sector.
• Contribute to coding, debugging, and documenting software applications.
• Assist in the development of new features, from initial concept to deployment.
• Assist in research and development for improvements to our AI powered Assistant.
• Help optimize and improve the performance of existing software systems.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving development processes and best practices.
• Test software functionality and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including product managers and data scientists, to align technical solutions with business objectives.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in software development and agriculture.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as C#, Python, C++, or JavaScript.
• Familiarity with version control tools (e.g., Git).
• Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.
• A genuine interest in agriculture, sustainability, and technology.
• Previous internship or personal project experience related to software development is a plus.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) or data processing tools is a plus, but not required.
• Understanding of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum) is desirable.

What We Offer

• Hands‑on experience working on real‑world projects that have a tangible impact on the agricultural industry.
• Opportunity to work with a passionate and innovative team in an exciting startup environment.
• Mentorship and guidance from experienced engineers and leaders in the AgTech space.
• A collaborative, flexible, and dynamic work environment.
• Potential for full‑time opportunities based on performance.