Software Analyst Intern; Fall

Position: Software Analyst Intern (Fall 2026, 4/8/12 months)
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
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 innovation that helps support a 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.
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.

Key Responsibilities  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.
Required Skills and Experience  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.

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