Software Analyst Intern - C++, Python, Git, Docker (8 months)

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.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Hybrid)

Internship Duration: January 2026 – August 2026 (8 months)

Location: Hitachi Rail office in Toronto

Job Description

We are currently hiring a Software Analyst Intern to join us for an 8-month internship position (beginning January 2026) available in our Research and Technology Department.

As a part of the Research and Technology (R&T) team, you bring your knowledge in robotics, computer vision, fusion algorithms, point cloud processing and/or machine learning to build, test and review next generation solutions for the transit market. You will be involved in research and development in support of creating “proof-of-concept” solutions for the urban rail signaling domain.

Key Accountabilities

• Participate in the analysis of complex, real-time, autonomous system use cases
• Understand the goal of a research project and support its execution
• Analyze lab and field test results
• Support using multiple sensors and the latest software algorithms to control complex, safety critical systems
• Assist in developing state-of-the-art machine learning, deep learning, large language models, and/or agentic workflow solutions for optimizing internal processes and obtain productivity gains
• Be a highly productive team member and team player

Key Requirements

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s (minimum 2 academic years completed) or Master’s degree in: Computer Science, Electronics, Electrical, Mechatronics, or Computer Engineering, Or a closely related field
• Possess good written and oral communication skills and experience using MS tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Software development experience in C++, Python
• Be familiar with minimum set of Python libraries (numPy, pandas, scikit)
• Practical experience of object-oriented techniques, concurrency, parallelism, multithreading, socket programming in a Linux environment
• Knowledge of modern software engineering practices, methods and tools
• Experienced Git user required
• Knowledge of databases, especially PostgreSQL
• Knowledge of Docker and containerization
• Knowledge of Python versions and virtual environments
• Familiarity with Linux command line
• Ability to learn new engineering skills, techniques and use of core company applications
• Must be able to work full-time (40 hours/week) from January 2026 to August 2026
• Must be available to work on-site at the Toronto office at least 2 days per week, with flexibility depending on team needs
• Possess good written and oral communication skills and experience using MS tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Software development experience in C++, Python
• Be familiar with minimum set of Python libraries (numPy, pandas, scikit)
• Practical experience of object-oriented techniques, concurrency, parallelism, multithreading, socket programming in a Linux environment
• Knowledge of modern software engineering practices, methods and tools
• Experienced Git user required
• Knowledge of databases, especially PostgreSQL
• Knowledge of Docker and containerization
• Knowledge of Python versions and virtual environments
• Familiarity with Linux command line
• Ability to learn new engineering skills, techniques and use of core company applications
• Must be able to work full-time (40 hours/week) from January 2026 to August 2026

Preferred Experience:

• Currently pursuing a Master’s or PhD in a relevant field
• Experience with GPU acceleration frameworks including CUDA or similar parallel computing platforms
• Creative problem solver who is open to new ideas
• Self-motivated and directed, who welcomes the views of colleagues with diverse perspectives
• Good knowledge and experience in one or more of the following: sensor fusion, machine learning algorithms, computer vision
• Has previous hands-on experience with electronic sensors and microcontroller programming
• Experience with LANs and programming for networked and serial data communication types
• Current and practical expertise in large language models, agentic AI tools, and related protocols such as MCP
• Hands-on experience with agentic coding platforms, including GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, and Cursor, to enhance development workflows and productivity.
• Proficient in context engineering principles and specification-driven development, with practical experience in automated test generation and legacy code modernization

• Excellent Teamwork Record

• Strong leadership skills and experience   
• Currently pursuing a Master’s or PhD in a relevant field
• Experience with GPU acceleration frameworks including CUDA or similar parallel computing platforms
• Creative problem solver who is open to new ideas
• Self-motivated and directed, who welcomes the views of colleagues with diverse perspectives

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.

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