About the role#
The Software Engineer Co-op Student will join the AI and Enterprise Applications team. You will contribute to the design, development, and deployment of software solutions and AI-powered applications. Working alongside architects and engineers, you will gain hands-on experience building enterprise applications and evaluating emerging technologies.
What you'll do#
- Assist in the design, development, testing, and deployment of software and AI solutions.
- Develop, train, and evaluate machine learning and generative AI models.
- Perform data preparation, analysis, and feature engineering to support model development.
- Collaborate on proof-of-concepts, prototypes, and innovation initiatives.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
- Contribute to application design and architectural discussions.
- Maintain code repositories and participate in version control processes.
- Research emerging technologies and recommend opportunities for adoption.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies, team meetings, and technical discussions.
- Support the continuous improvement of development processes and tools.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Bachelor's degree program in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, or a related field.
- Programming skills in Python, C#.NET, Java, or similar languages.
- Knowledge of machine learning concepts and frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms, preferably Microsoft Azure.
- Experience with Azure DevOps, Git, and modern software development practices.
- Understanding of data analysis, model evaluation, and software testing principles.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team.
- Excellent communication skills and a desire to learn new technologies.
- Experience with Generative AI, LLMs, prompt engineering, or AI agents is preferred.
- Exposure to cloud-native development, APIs, and automation tools.
- Personal, academic, or open-source projects demonstrating software or AI experience.
Location & details#
- Location: Toronto, Ontario.
- Modality: Hybrid.
- Employment: Full time, 4-month contract.
- Compensation: $21.00 - $30.00 per hour.
About Foresters Financial
Foresters Financial operates as a fraternal benefit society providing life insurance and individual savings products. Founded in 1874, the organization maintains its headquarters in Toronto, Ontario. It serves members across Canada, the United States, and the United Kingdom. The company currently employs 1,659 people.
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