Student, AI and Software Engineering, Calgary (May 2027)

Oil Authority; Calgary; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Mentorship & peer support

Networking events & group mentoring

Relocation support may be available

Real-world development & projects

Job summary

Cenovus Energy in Calgary seeks an AI & Software Engineering Student to join the agile Business Transformation group. You will develop full-stack AI-enabled solutions, gather requirements, and work on end-to-end product delivery while gaining mentorship and real-world experience in a fast-paced energy tech environment.

Ideal candidates are enrolled in Software Engineering programs, with interests in Python, APIs, and cloud platforms, and available to start in May 2027.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in a Software Engineering undergraduate program and returning to full-time studies after the work term.
• Masters or Ph.D. candidates may also be considered for this student opportunity.
• New graduates are not eligible for student opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve production software with full-stack applications and data solutions.
• Contribute to end-to-end delivery of AI-powered applications.
• Collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to build generative AI and data-driven solutions.
• Apply engineering fundamentals: version control, testing, and secure development.

Skills

Python

Ruby

JavaScript/TypeScript

APIs

Generative AI models

OOP

Data structures

Databases

Cloud platforms (Azure/AWS)

PostgreSQL/SQL Server

Education

Software Engineering Undergraduate Program

Masters/PhD considered

Tools

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

Databricks

Snowflake

Redis

Azure

AWS

Git

Job description

Worker Type: Student

Job Post End Date: 10/13/2026

Start Date:May 2027

Location:Calgary, AB

Length of Term:4, 16 months

About this opportunity

Are you looking for an exciting student opportunity full of meaningful, diverse, and challenging assignments working alongside industry leading professionals?You will be part of a driven, and collaborative team completing important projects while receiving the mentorship, knowledge, and experience to develop the skills you need to build an exciting career.

Our team is on a mission to build the next generation of AI-powered digital products for the energy industry by implementing practical, high-impact solutions. We are seeking an AI & Software Engineering Student to join our agile Business Transformation group who wants to strengthen their software engineering foundations while gaining practical exposure to applied AI, modern platforms, and end-to-end product delivery.

Note: The application deadline for this position is Monday October 12, 2026, at 11:59 PM (MST).

What you’ll do

• Develop and improve production software by contributing to full-stack applications, integrations, and data solutions used across business and operational teams.
• Gain hands-on experience delivering software products end-to-end by participating in requirements gathering, solution design, development, testing, deployment, and support of AI-powered applications.
• Work closely with software engineers, domain experts, and stakeholders to build generative AI and data-driven solutions that improve workflows and decision-making.
• Build strong engineering fundamentals by applying version control, code reviews, testing, and secure development practices while managing your workload and continuously expanding your technical skills

Who you are

Our ideal candidate will have the following minimum qualifications:

• Legally authorized to work in Canadafull-time for the duration of your work term and able to produce documentation upon application (e.g., work visa)
• Available to begin work in May 2027
• Curiosity and continuous desire for learning
• Team collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Problem isolation and resolution
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge/experience with object-oriented programming, data structures, databases, APIs, generative AI models, and related frameworks.
• Knowledge/experience with Python, Ruby, JavaScript/TypeScript, PostgreSQL or SQL Server, cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS, object storage, Databricks, Snowflake, Redis, or similar technologies.

We acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

Education

• Must be enrolled in a Software Engineering Undergraduate Program, preferred 3rd or 4th year of study, at an accredited post-secondary institution at the time of intended work term and returning to full-time studies after the work termOR registered in an accredited post-secondary co-op or internship program for the duration of the work term
• Candidates currently enrolled in either a Masters or Ph.D. program at an accredited post-secondary institution may also be considered
• New graduates are not eligible for student opportunities.

Working Conditions

• May include frequency of travel, sitting, standing, computer work, lifting, driving, working at site, etc.

Submission

Please submit a resume in PDF document.

Student Program Benefits

• A multi-discipline program with meaningful, hands-on work experience
• Networking events coordinated by the New Grad Committee including group mentoring from senior/executive leaders, lunch 'n learns, guest speakers, technical presentations, and holiday celebrations.
• Wide support network including direct leaders, program leads, human resource, peers, mentor(s), New Grad Committee, and buddy.
• Structured goal setting and performance evaluations.
• Opportunity to present work-term learnings to the Cenovus Leadership team.
• Students moving for their work term may be eligible to receive a lump sum relocation payment to assist with relocation expenses.
  • Candidates must have their own means of transportation as there is no public transportation in field locations.

Additional Information

• New graduates are not eligible for student opportunities.
• Please note that only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Learn more about our Student and New Grad program!
• Interested in some of our past student experiences? Read their stories here.

Cenovus was ranked one of Canada’s Best Employers in 2025. We’re committed to being an employer of choice in our industry by offering a competitive total rewards package and employee programs and rewarding career development opportunities. Learn more.

Students & new grads

Turn your passion and skills into a fulfilling career through our student and new grad programs.

Who we are:

Cenovus is an integrated energy company headquartered in Calgary. We’re committed to maximizing value by developing our assets in a safe, responsible and cost-efficient manner. We operate in Canada, the United States and the Asia Pacific region. Our operations include oil sands projects in northern Alberta, thermal and conventional crude oil and natural gas projects across Western Canada, crude oil production offshore Newfoundland and Labrador and natural gas and liquids production offshore China and Indonesia. Cenovus’s downstream operations include upgrading, refining and marketing operations in Canada and the United States.

Find Cenovus on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

Student Program

Through our Student Program, you’ll have access to some of the best engineers, geologists and business professionals in the industry. In the office you’ll work alongside these experts using cutting-edge technology, data, analytics and modelling tools to continuously improve the innovative operating techniques we use in the field. In the field, you’ll be a part of providing Canada, the United States and the world with the energy we need to fuel communities and economies.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay
• Real-world development: Take ownership of meaningful projects and day-to-day accountabilities
• Mentorship & peer support: Technical mentorship and buddy programs
• Engaging events: career development sessions, networking opportunities and volunteer initiatives
• Relocation support: relocation assistance may be available

The Cenovus experience

Our development philosophy

We foster a culture of continuous learning and development to support employees as they build meaningful careers. We offer a variety of employee development initiatives, including:

• Internal course offerings
• Education assistance for additional development
• Opportunities to work on special projects
• Leadership development programs for emerging and established leaders

We actively promote internal job movement, recognizing the value of gaining new perspectives, building connections across teams, and applying expertise in new ways. As a fully integrated energy company, we believe that sharing knowledge across our business and operations creates stronger outcomes - for employees and for the company as a whole.

Our culture

• Our purpose: We energize the world to make people’s lives better.
• Our values:
  • Protect what matters
  • Do it right
  • Make it better
  • Do it together

• Cenovus Cares: We believe in the power of purpose-driven work. Our Employee Giving and Volunteering Program, Cenovus Cares, connects our people to our purpose, inspiring action and elevating impact year-round.
  • Support causes you care about with volunteer opportunities in and outside of work.
  • Earn donation grants while volunteering (up to $1,000 per event).
  • Receive donation matching up to $10,000 annually.

• Staff resource groups: We have various staff resource groups to help ensure our people feel a sense of belonging and can grow and do their best work. These voluntary groups are employee-led and all groups are open to all staff in all locations.

Equal opportunity employer

We believe a workplace where everyone has merit-based opportunities to grow, achieve career aspirations and feel a sense of belonging benefits our people, our company and the regions where we live and work. We embrace and encourage different perspectives and approaches, which help us make better business decisions. We believe that through this approach, we can solve challenges, seize opportunities and unlock innovative solutions.

To achieve an unbiased and respectful workplace, individuals are evaluated based on qualifications, merit and abilities, and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates. We also acknowledge the value of transferrable skills and may consider equivalent combinations of experience and education should you not meet a specific requirement.

For more information about working at Cenovus, visit cenovus.com.