Software Analyst Intern; Fall

About Us

A career at Hitachi Rail will help create a legacy. With operations around the globe, our work goes to the cutting‑edge of digital transformation and technology. From the multicultural strength of our global organisation to the sustainable and innovative ways we work to bring people together, there’s something for everyone to get involved in.

Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)

• Job Title:
  
  Software Analyst Intern
• Rail Pass Type:
  Internship/Co‑op (Full‑time/Hybrid)
• Departure and Arrival Date:
  September 2026 – August 2027 (4/8/12 months)
• Vacancy: 1
• Location:
  
  3555 Gilmore Way Burnaby, BC V5G 0B3
• Work hours/week: 40
• Pay: $23‑$30 CAD hourly

• Intern Orientation
• Online Onboarding Curriculum
• Buddy Program for mentorship and guidance

• 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 innovation that helps support a sustainable future

• 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.

Our team writes software that controls driverless subway trains in real‑time. We have deployed driverless train control software in dozens of cities worldwide, including London, Hong Kong, Toronto and Vancouver. We work on C++ code that performs real‑time supervision of trains, allowing remote control, monitoring and scheduling of train movements in busy urban environments. Our system moves millions of people every single day and must be reliable and rock‑solid.

We want top programmers who can design software systems for these demanding conditions.

Students are initially focused on development tools to support our multi‑site team of 60 developers. Advanced students may contribute to the core C++ engine code that schedules and commands trains.

The successful candidate should be working towards a Computer Science degree or equivalent.

• C++, C#, or Java coding skills
• Scripting languages such as Ruby, Perl, Python, Groovy
• Software building tools like gmake, MSBuild, Maven
• Unit testing and continuous integration frameworks
• Web development, including Type Script, Web Sockets, Stencil, PixiJS, npm
• Source control tools (Git, etc.)
• Windows setup and configuration
• Exposure to object‑oriented techniques, multithreading, socket programming, Windows
• Agile work environments
• Working knowledge of modern software engineering practices, methods and tools
• Strong technical writing and communication skills
• Fluent in English – both written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work full time (40 hours) for the agreed work term with a minimum of two days (16 hours) in the Burnaby office

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.