About the role#
Waterworth is hiring a Computer Science Co-op to join our team in Victoria. You will work on machine learning and AI initiatives, helping us build internal tools and customized solutions for municipal clients. This is an 8-month, full-time, on-site role starting in Winter 2027.
What you'll do#
- Support the design, build, and deployment of data processing pipelines and infrastructure.
- Write type-safe, maintainable code using software engineering best practices.
- Work with our Lead Engineer and ML/AI team on projects using classical ML, NLP, LLMs, and retrieval augmented generation.
- Assist in optimizing model performance and scalability.
- Contribute to AI-driven solutions for municipal clients.
- Complete specific AI-focused projects with mentorship and guidance.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a Computer Science program or a related discipline.
- Completed coursework in ML and AI fundamentals.
- Practical experience in data science, including implementing ML, NLP, or LLM-based solutions.
- Familiarity with libraries and tools such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Hugging Face.
- Ability to critically think about ML or AI problems, including evaluating performance and identifying potential biases or limitations.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Willingness to commit to a minimum 8-month term.
- Experience with cloud-based AI platforms like Azure AI Foundry is a plus.
Location & details#
- Location: Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
- Work Modality: 100% on-site.
- Term: Winter 2027 (minimum 8-month commitment).
- Employment: Paid, full-time position.
About Waterworth
Waterworth provides cloud-based software for cities and towns to manage water rates and infrastructure funding. The company focuses on the financial sustainability of water and wastewater systems. Founded in 2009, it operates as a privately held business based in the United States. The team consists of 11 to 50 employees.
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