--- title: 'Associate Software Developer (Brilliant Harvest) (Winter 2027) at AltaML' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/associate-software-developer-brilliant-harvest-winter-2027-altaml-calgary-pncbgk7m71rj' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Associate Software Developer (Brilliant Harvest) (Winter 2027) at AltaML - **Company:** AltaML - **Location:** Calgary, Canada - **Employment:** internship - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-08-27 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/altaml/abed5ba5-8cbe-46b1-beae-25fe30bc4c91 ## Job description About Us: Brilliant Harvest is a fast-growing agtech startup that is redefining how equipment dealerships support their staff and customers. Purpose-built for the ag and construction industries, Brilliant Harvest’s AI-powered platform helps dealership teams find answers faster, save time, reduce downtime, and improve customer service. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and driven by curiosity. We move quickly, learn constantly, and celebrate progress over perfection. We're looking for dynamic, motivated individuals who are passionate about technology and agriculture to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a meaningful mission while gaining hands-on experience in software development within a fast-growing industry. If you love building things that matter, enjoy hands-on development, and want to join a team where your work directly shapes the product experience, this is the role for you. Position Overview: Note: This opportunity is open to current and continuing students looking to gain internship experience prior to their graduation. A valid co-op and/or work permit is required to work full-time for the duration of the internship. This is a hybrid/remote position, based out of Calgary, AB. We are looking for a Software Development Associate to assist in the design, development, and implementation of our software and AI powered solutions. As an intern, you will work closely with our engineering team to build and enhance applications that improve agricultural support, from diagnosis and problem solving of issues with agricultural equipment through our AI powered Assistant, automation tools and data analytics platforms. This is an ideal opportunity for a student with a passion for technology and a keen interest in the agricultural space. Key Responsibilities: - Collaborate with senior developers to design, build, and test software solutions that address the needs of the agricultural sector. - Contribute to coding, debugging, and documenting software applications. - Assist in the development of new features, from initial concept to deployment. - Assist in research and development for improvements to our AI powered Assistant. - Help optimize and improve the performance of existing software systems. - Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving development processes and best practices. - Test software functionality and troubleshoot issues as they arise. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers and data scientists, to align technical solutions with business objectives. - Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in software development and agriculture. Qualifications: - Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. - Proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as C#, Python, C++, or JavaScript. - Familiarity with version control tools (e.g., Git). - Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. - Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment. - A genuine interest in agriculture, sustainability, and technology. - Previous internship or personal project experience related to software development is a plus. - Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) or data processing tools is a plus, but not required. - Understanding of software development methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum) is desirable. What We Offer: - Hands-on experience working on real-world projects that have a tangible impact on the agricultural industry. - Opportunity to work with a passionate and innovative team in an exciting startup environment. - Mentorship and guidance from experienced engineers and leaders in the AgTech space. - A collaborative, flexible, and dynamic work environment. - Potential for full-time opportunities based on performance. Note: This opportunity is open to current and continuing students looking to gain internship experience prior to their graduation. A valid co-op and/or work permit is required to work full-time for the duration of the internship. This is a hybrid/remote position, based out of Calgary, AB. ## About AltaML ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: AltaML builds vertical agentic AI solutions that improve decision-making, reduce risk, and unlock new revenue streams by turning data into operational action. - **Entity Type**: Private (Seed and Series A rounds, plus recent government grants) - **Headquarters**: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada - **Founded**: 2018 - **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Artificial Intelligence / Software Development - **Target customers**: B2B – enterprises and government organizations in energy & resources, financial services, forestry & agriculture, health, and manufacturing - **Mission**: To reimagine what’s possible with AI by giving teams the tools to optimize processes, reduce risks, and unlock new growth – building a future-ready business. ## Products & Services - **AltaForge**: Proprietary agentic AI development platform that streamlines the entire lifecycle from idea to production, with built-in governance, observability, and control. - **AI Navigator**: A guided service to help organizations cut through AI hype, identify practical opportunities, and focus on high-impact use cases. - **AI Foundations**: Hands-on training program that builds AI literacy and essential skills across teams. - **Agentic AI Lab**: A structured lab for exploring and validating agentic AI workflows and identifying where agents can deliver operational value. - **GovLab**: A specific lab designed for government teams to responsibly experiment with and adopt AI, emphasizing transparency and accountability. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available - **Key Metric (Private)**: Total funding of ~$6.25M (Seed $3.0M; Series A undisclosed amount in 2019; Grants including $3.2M from The Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund in 2020 and an additional grant from the Canadian Space Agency in 2025) - **Annual Revenue**: ~$15M (estimated) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: The Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund, Canadian Space Agency, Amii (Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute), and deep ties with University of Alberta, University of Calgary, and University of Waterloo - **Growth Signals**: - 111 employees (+1.6% YoY) - 19 active job postings with +171.4% quarterly growth in listings - Offices in Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto, and Waterloo - Strong talent pipeline from top Canadian universities and companies like Microsoft, Deloitte, and Amazon ## Competitive Advantages - **Vertical AI expertise**: Deep knowledge of energy, agriculture, health, and manufacturing pain points, enabling tailored solutions that outperform generic AI. - **AltaForge platform**: Proprietary agentic engine that delivers auditable, enterprise-grade AI with built-in governance – moving beyond experiments to production. - **Academic & government partnerships**: Close collaboration with Alberta’s AI ecosystem (Amii) and federal agencies, providing credibility and talent access. - **Proven methodology**: End-to-end support from feasibility assessment through deployment and ongoing optimization. ## Strategic Focus - **Agentic AI leadership**: Scaling the use of autonomous AI agents that act on data rather than just producing dashboards. - **Vertical expansion**: Deepening pre-built solutions in energy, financial services, and government, while entering new industries through the GovLab and Agentic AI Lab. - **Talent pipeline**: Leveraging relationships with top universities (U of Alberta, U of Waterloo) to recruit and upskill AI talent. - **Product-led growth**: Using AltaForge to accelerate time-to-value for clients and reduce friction in AI adoption. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: AltaML emphasizes small bets, fast learning, and “better together.” They don’t hire for fit; they hire to add. Every full-time employee receives a professional development fund and an individual development plan. - **Work policy**: Hybrid environment – team members can work from home or in any of the four Canadian offices. No rigid 9-to-5; you set your hours based on deliverables. - **Benefits**: Comprehensive package including matching GRSP, health spending account, additional mental health services, and more. - **Engineering culture**: Developers are expected to work in an “AI-native” way, using tools like Claude and agentic coding platforms as core parts of their craft. Technical roles include a technical interview or assessment that is “fun, we promise.” - **Growth**: Fast-paced startup with clear career development plans and a growing team (19 open positions as of the latest data, including roles like Software Engineering Manager, Full Stack Engineer, and Lead AI Engineer). ## Sources 1. [altaml.com](https://altaml.com/) 2. [altaml.com/careers](https://altaml.com/careers/) 3. [linkedin.com/company/altaml](https://linkedin.com/company/altaml) 4. [jobs.lever.co/altaml](https://jobs.lever.co/altaml/) 5. 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