Software Analyst Intern (Winter 2027, 8 months)

Hitachi Rail; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Paid internship

Paid vacation

Job summary

Hitachi Rail Canada Inc. in Toronto is seeking a Software Analyst Intern for an eight-month program from January 2027 to August 2027. You will perform Data Science (Data Mining/AI) work, design, analysis, programming and integration for software used in railway train control systems in Canada.

The paid internship runs 40 hours per week with a hybrid model and onsite days. A bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science is expected, and collaboration with engineering teams is

Qualifications

• The candidate should be pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Knowledgeable of software development processes and able to work in a team.
• Willing to work 40 hours/week in a hybrid environment; 3 days in the office.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer needs through lifecycle concerns and contribute to requirements refinement.
• Design, debug, and test software; participate in design reviews.
• Collaborate with Systems Engineering to ensure software architecture compliance.

Skills

English communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Microsoft Office

Object-oriented design

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Socket programming

Multithreading

Windows programming

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.

Location:

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Job ID:

R0148741

Date Posted:

2026-10-27

Company Name:

Hitachi Rail Canada Inc.

Profession (Job Category):

Administration & Facilities

Job Schedule:

Full time

Work Arrangement:

Onsite

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.

Job Description:

Job Title:

Software Analyst Intern

Rail Pass Type:

Internship/Co-op (Full-time/Hybrid)

Departure and Arrival Date (Start -End):

January 2027 - August 2027 (8 months)

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 innovationthat 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.

We are looking for a Software Analyst Intern to join us for an 8-month internship at our Toronto office. You will perform Data Science(Data Mining/AI) work, design, analysis, programming and integration activities in the development of software for train control systems of Ground Transportation Systems Canada, achieving Customer Satisfaction of the delivered solution/product

Key Accountabilities

• Understands the customer’s needs and through life cycle concerns whatever the used means (e.g. advanced studies, simulations, mock-ups, models, prototypes, etc.).
• Contributes to the formalization of mission/function description, architectural & algorithms design and the refinement of functional and non-functional requirements.
• Designs codes, debugs, write test procedures and tests software code, chairs design reviews.
• Reviews code, test procedures and test results
• Analyses and implements correction for defect reports
• Perform engineering testing in the field and investigates problems in the field.
• Contributes to co-engineering activities with the Systems Engineering team in order to ensure system-software consistency and the right refinement of software components and compliance with the software architecture
• Solves tasks in the best technical and timely manner, while looking for opportunities and making suggestions for improvements

Key Requirements

• The successful candidate should be working towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited university or college in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Knowledgeable of the software development processes
• Able to quickly integrate with the team and work independently
• Practical experience in using typical programs which are part of Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledgeable of object-oriented techniques, multithreading, socket programming, General Windows Programming
• Strong communication skills in English, both written and verbal, are required.
• The ability to work 40 hours a week in a hybrid environment for the duration of the internship is essential. At least 3 days a week in the office.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Co-op student available for a 4-month term, with at least one additional quarter or semester of coursework remaining after the completion of the internship.
• Previous coop work experience is an asset. Relevant school projects may be considered.
• Entry level experience in using scripting languages such as Perl & Python

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.