Associate Machine Learning Developer (Fall 2026)

About Us

AltaML is a leading North American applied AI company with extensive experience in building and operationalizing AI software solutions. We are a company like no other – we believe in making small bets, failing fast, and being better together. We are looking for creative problem‑solvers who obsess about the customer to find wins across different industries. We don’t hire for fit; we hire to add.

We are looking for people who play our core values: Agile, Gritty, Humble, and Happy. If you’re passionate about AI/ML, thrive in a dynamic environment, and want to work with a diverse team of wickedly smart people, we want to hear from you! About the Role:

Please note: This is a 4 or 8-month opportunity for current students looking for work experience starting in September 2026. As an Associate Software Developer, you’ll play a hands‑on role in building and scaling our agentic platform – an intelligent, adaptive system designed to automate workflows and power smarter decision‑making. You’ll collaborate with engineers, product managers, and designers to develop clean, efficient code that drives both reliability and innovation.

Your work will span frontend and backend development, from fixing bugs and resolving integration challenges to developing new features and improving platform performance. You’ll also have the opportunity to work directly with AI and agentic solutions, leveraging these tools to optimize development, accelerate delivery, and shape how intelligent systems interact with one another. This role is ideal for someone who’s passionate about modern software development, eager to deepen their technical foundation, and excited to contribute to a platform at the frontier of AI and automation.

Location: This posting is for an existing vacancy for a candidate ideally based in one of the locations where our offices are: Edmonton, Calgary, Waterloo, Toronto. Office as a Resource & Participating Universities: This opportunity is currently open to anyone that is currently enrolled at the U of Alberta, U of Calgary, U Waterloo, U of Toronto, Queens U. As this is a Mitacs funded opportunity, please reach out if you have questions regarding your eligibility.

While we have offices in Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto, and Waterloo we use our offices as a resource and are open to remote candidates. What You’ll Do: Participate in team planning sessions and educational presentations Review the data to understand its overall scope and structure Identifying the right metric to measure the success of the model and project Work in teams to pre‑process the data for analysis and model development Uncover trends, insights, and key features to help guide where ML solutions can be applied Develop models around the available data and suggested set of problems For viable use cases develop proof of concept working models Suggest and explore novel solutions to a problem and detailed recommendations for how to integrate the models in business Communicating and presenting your team’s work to AltaML and public sector partners Get familiarity with various data processing tools and exposure to AI/ML algorithms Independently researching and connecting with your cohort to gain domain knowledge and learn state‑of‑the‑art techniques You will work with multiple tools and gain experience in multiple AI/ML and data processing fields. You will be given resources and mentorship to help with your growth and career advancement.

What You

Bring

Minimum Requirements: Enrolled in a post‑secondary degree program at U of Alberta, U of Calgary (Masters Only), U Waterloo, or U of Toronto for the duration of the internship term General knowledge of and experience developing in Python and data science libraries/packages such as pandas, scikit‑learn, matplotlib Understanding of Machine Learning and software development concepts Must be able to work 40 hours per week during the internship Must have a valid citizenship and/or work permit that legally allows you to work full‑time during the internship term Nice to have: Exposure to version control/Git Experience with a cloud platform such as Azure, AWS or GCP Ability to work independently and within a team environment Well‑developed communication skills, with the ability to engage in client meetings and deliver professional presentations $0 - $0 one‑time Equal Opportunities

AltaML is dedicated to fostering a safe, diverse, and inclusive workplace as an equal‑opportunity employer. We welcome applications from qualified individuals of all backgrounds, encompassing ethnicity, religion, disability status, gender identity, sexual orientation, family status, age, nationality, and educational backgrounds. If you are invited for an interview and require accommodations during the interview process, please don’t hesitate to let us know.

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