Assistant Software Developer Jobs in Calgary, AB

Hexagon's Autonomous Solutions, is looking for an Agriculture Engineering Intern to join our high-tech engineering and manufacturing company for the period of May 03, 2027 to May 2, 2028.  To support our focus on delivering high quality products, we are looking for an enthusiastic internship student to add to our Agriculture Engineering team. This role will focus on Software Development and Software/System Verification and Validation for features and products either in the field or in development. By working with world-leading experts you will gain valuable experience in Programming Code, Software Quality, Verification, Validation, as well as how product and software feature development that is targeted to a specific market area works.

The Location: Hexagon is a global company with locations around the world. This position is based onsite in Calgary, AB. 

As an Agriculture Engineering Intern, you will:

• Collect, process, and analyze real-world GNSS/INS data from agricultural operating environments, including field testing with tractors, utility vehicles (UTVs), and other equipment.
• Design, develop, execute, and maintain automated verification and validation tools and scripts using Python.
• Assist in investigating and resolving customer issues escalated by the Applications Engineering team.
• Analyze software defects and feature enhancement requests, and contribute to the development of solutions in Python and/or C++.
• Deploy, monitor, and maintain automated test suites within a continuous integration environment (Jenkins).
• Support the refinement and traceability of functional and performance requirements to ensure comprehensive validation coverage.
• Create and maintain detailed test documentation, including test plans, specifications, execution results, and requirements compliance records.
• Troubleshoot test failures, perform root cause analysis, and support corrective action implementation.
• Develop, enhance, and maintain technical documentation for existing and emerging tools, systems, and infrastructure.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on engineering processes, test methodologies, and product quality.
• Support the enhancement and maintenance of Test Infrastructure including Test tractor and Farm installations.

Must-Have:                      

• Registered in the Engineering Internship/Co-op program and have completed at least your 2nd or 3rd year of studies by the start of your work term 
• Enrolled in Computer Science, Geomatics, Computer Software Engineering or any field related to software development at a recognized post secondary institution
• Available for a minimum 12 month work term, 37.5 hours a week 
• Strong academic credentials
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written 

Key Success Factors:

• Able to work in a collaborative team environment
• Confident Self-starter
• Detail oriented person able to follow complex instructions with a “first-time right” attitude
• Motivated by challenging work
• You are comfortable working individually but know when to ask for help

Nice-to-Have:

• Agriculture technology or farming background
• Experience with CODING LANGUAGES, such as Python and C++
• Interest in SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT, PRECISION AGRICULTURE, VERIFICATION/VALIDATION and/or data analysis
• Familiarity with Software Development Lifecycle Tools; such as GIT, JIRA, Jenkins & Test Case Management Tools
• Experience and knowledge of GPS/GNSS/INS technology, products and systems

Not sure if you meet all the qualifications for this role? Let us decide! At Hexagon, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. If you’re excited about the opportunities this role could bring, we encourage you to apply. For any questions about the role or our company, please email our team at hrrecruitingteam.ap@hexagon.com and we will be pleased to follow up with you. Please do not send cover letters or resumes to this address.

The Company: Hexagon is a global leader in digital reality solutions, combining sensor, software, and autonomous technologies. We are putting data to work to boost efficiency, productivity, quality, and safety across industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, public sector, and mobility applications. You’ll be joining over 24,000 people in 50 countries on the leading edge of your field. 

This position is with Hexagon’s Autonomous Solutions, a global technology leader, pioneering end-to-end solutions for assured positioning and autonomy on land, sea, and air. Our work touches every aspect of life, from sustainability on Earth to enabling autonomy. Come see why we are recognized as one of Alberta's Top 75 Employers since 2020!

This job posting closes on October 4, 2026.