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)
Job Title: Software Analyst Intern
Internship Duration: January 2026 – August 2026 (8 months)
Rail Pass Type: Internship/Co-op (Full-time/Hybrid)
Departure and Arrival Date (Start -End): September 2026 - April 2027 (8months)
Vacancy: 1
Toronto 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
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Intern Orientation
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Online Onboarding Curriculum
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Buddy Program for mentorship and guidance
Hands-On Work Station
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Real-world projects with top industry talent
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Paid internship + paid vacation
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Hybrid work model
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A chance to build your career with a global leader driving digital transformation and innovation that helps support sustainable future
Networking Station
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"Ask Me Anything" with the Executive Committee
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Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)
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Social Intern Events: Coffee Breaks, Onsite/Offsite events
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Business Intern Events: Intern Showcase & Graduation ceremony
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Company Social Events: Holiday Party, Employee BBQs, Golf tournament, etc.
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
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
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
Tap your ticket and apply today.
Line Status: Open until filled
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.
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