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.
Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)Job Title: Software Analyst Intern
Rail Pass Type: Internship/Co-op (Full-time/Hybrid)
Departure and Arrival Date (Start -End): September 2026 - August 2027 (4/8/12months)
Vacancy: 1
Location: 3555 Gilmore Way Burnaby, BC V5G 0B3
Work hours/week: 40
Pay Details: $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 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 around the world, including London, Hong Kong, Toronto & Vancouver
We work on C++ code that does real-time supervision of trains, allowing remote control, monitoring & scheduling of train movements in busy urban environments. Our system moves millions of people every single day & must be reliable & 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 & commands trains.
Required Skills and Experience
The successful candidate should be working towards a Computer Science degree or equivalent.
Knowledge in the following areas will be valuable, but a willingness to dig in & figure things out is the most important – we are constantly trying to improve our development tools, environment & process.
C++, C# or Java coding skills
Scripting languages such as Ruby, Perl, Python, Groovy
Software building tools like gmake, MSBuild, Maven
Unit testing & continuous integration frameworks
Web development including Typescript, WebSockets, Stencil, PixiJS, npm
Source control tools (Git, etc.)
Windows setup & configuration
Exposure to object oriented techniques, multithreading, socket programming, Windows.
Agile work environments
Working knowledge of modern software engineering practices, methods & tools.
Strong technical writing & communication skills.
Fluent in English - both written and oral communication skills
Able to work full time (40 hours) for the agreed work term with a minimum of 2 days (16 hours) in the Burnaby office
Ready to Begin Your Journey?
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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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