Associate Software Developer (Summer 2026)

AltaML; Southwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An AI software solutions company is seeking an Associate Software Developer for a 4-month term, starting May 2026. The role involves developing, maintaining, and troubleshooting code across frontend and backend systems. The ideal candidate is pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related fields and has proficiency in modern programming languages like Python or JavaScript. Compensation ranges from $15,000 to $20,000 CAD, and remote candidates are welcome to apply.

Benefits

Uncapped Vacation

Competitive Benefits

Hybrid work environment

Collaboration with experienced colleagues

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related technical field.
• Experience with agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with frontend frameworks or backend technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high‑quality code across both frontend and backend.
• Troubleshoot and resolve bugs and integration issues.
• Implement new features to enhance dashboard usability.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams for scalable solutions.
• Leverage AI tools to automate testing and streamline workflows.
• Contribute to technical documentation and agile workflows.

Skills

Proficiency in Python

JavaScript

TypeScript

Node.js

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

React

Vue

APIs

Databases

Job description

About Us: AltaML is a leading North American applied AI company with extensive experience in building and operationalizing AI software solutions.

We are a company like no other – we believe in making small bets, failing fast, and being better together. We are looking for creative problem-solvers who obsess about the customer to find wins across different industries.

We don’t hire for fit; we hire to add. We are looking for people who play our core values of being: Agile, Gritty, Humble, and Happy. If you’re passionate about AI/ML, thrive in a dynamic environment, and want to work with a diverse team of wickedly smart people, we want to hear from you!

About the Role:

About the Role: This is a 4 or 8-month opportunity for current students starting in May 2026.

Associate Software Developer: You’ll play a hands‑on role in building and scaling our agentic platform – an intelligent, adaptive system designed to automate workflows and power smarter decision‑making. You’ll 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’ll 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’s 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.

Office as a Resource & Participating Universities: This opportunity is currently open to anyone currently enrolled at the U of Alberta, U of Calgary, U Waterloo, U of Toronto, Queens U. While we have offices in Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto, and Waterloo we use our offices as a resource and are open to remote candidates.

What you’ll do:

• 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.

What you bring:

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

First Nations Acknowledgment: As AltaML's head quarters are based in Edmonton, Alberta – AltaML would like to acknowledge that we are on the traditional lands, referred to as Treaty 6 Territory and that the City of Edmonton and all the people here are beneficiaries of this peace and friendship treaty. Treaty 6 encompasses the traditional territories of numerous western Canadian First Nations, including Cree, Dene (DEN–Ē), Stoney Nakota Sioux, Saulteaux (SO‑TO), and Ojibwe (OJIB‑WĒ). AltaML is dedicated to ensuring that the spirit of Treaty 6 is honoured and respected.

Equal Opportunities:

AltaML is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a safe, diverse and inclusive environment. We encourage qualified applicants of all backgrounds including ethnicity, religion, disability status, gender identity, sexual orientation, family status, age, nationality, and education levels to apply. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation during the interviewing process, please let us know.

Responsible AI (RAI):

AltaML employees, contractors, and associates must be trained and well‑versed in the importance of Responsible AI and empowered to enact RAI principles by developing and deploying AI solutions. They should also be empowered to raise and escape RAI concerns as required. AltaML is responsible for elevating public discourse and awareness of AI through open, transparent communications with the broader public.

We Look for A-Players Who:

• Express our core values.
• Are hungry for knowledge.
• Want to learn new skills.
• Are respectful.
• Collaborate with others across the whole company.
• Share knowledge with coworkers.
• Educate and promote AI and ML concepts both internally and externally.
• Have a high work ethic and are self‑motivated.

Our Perks:

🌴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.

Our Culture:

You will be working in a high‑paced environment focused on creating unique ML solutions to problems across multiple industries to generate impactful value. You will be working at a company with employees who have multiple years of industrial and academic experience in data science, software engineering, product development, and machine learning fields.

You will be able to experience a collaborative company culture, which means we believe in working hard, getting the job done, and enjoying the group social on Fridays. You’ll also get flexibility in where you work, what hours you work, how much vacation you take, and what you wear. We expect hard work but respect work/life balance.

Core Values:

Gritty – We are entrepreneurial, determined, and resilient, pushing through challenges to achieve our goals.

Agile – We make decisions based on “little bets” creating a safe space to take risks. We embrace an interactive process, allowing ideas to fail quickly or be scaled iteratively. Together, we continuously refine and improve our approach to reach the desired outcome.

Humble – We listen to data, embrace new ideas, admit limitations and take ownership to solve problems. We constantly push ourselves to improve and excel.

Happy – We ignite passion and purpose by fostering a dynamic work environment. We encourage tap dancing to work, common sense over rules, empowering team members to find joy in their contributions, and being your authentic self.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Location:

This posting is for an existing vacancy for a candidate ideally based in Toronto or Waterloo, Ontario.

Compensation:

The expected compensation for this role is a Mitacs stipend award between $15,000 - $20,000 CAD for a 4 month term, dependent on qualifications, experience, and assessment performance.