Generative AI Software Engineer Co-op (4 months)

Foresters Financial Services, Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary incentive plan

Job summary

Foresters Financial Services, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer Co‑op Student (AI) for a 4‑month contract. You will join the AI & Enterprise Applications team, contributing to design, development, deployment of AI‑powered applications, and hands‑on experience with enterprise software.

You will train and evaluate ML models, prepare data, and collaborate on prototypes, while following best practices and Agile ceremonies in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program 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 proof‑of‑concepts, prototypes, and innovation initiatives.
• Write clean, maintainable, and 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

ML concepts

Azure

Git

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE/DS

Tools

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

Foresters Financial Services, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer Co‑op Student (AI) for a 4‑month contract. You will join the AI & Enterprise Applications team, contributing to design, development, deployment of AI‑powered applications, and hands‑on experience with enterprise software.

You will train and evaluate ML models, prepare data, and collaborate on prototypes, while following best practices and Agile ceremonies in a collaborative environment.