Summer 2026 Co-op: Junior AI Developer (4 months)

Job Description:

Category:
Software Development/ Engineering

Main location:
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Canada, Quebec, Montréal

Position ID:
J0126-0514

Employment Type:

Student Internship

Position Description:

We are seeking a motivated and technically skilled junior AI developer for a co-op position starting Summer 2026. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in AI development, machine learning operations, and data pipeline engineering in a collaborative environment.

Perks of being a CGI Co-op:

The co-op program was designed to help students improve their skills and explore their professional interests through hands-on experience and professional guidance, while also helping them develop core competencies. As an intern, you have access to:

* Professional development sessions
* Professional development platform
* Networking events with colleagues and leaders
* Mentorship from leaders and colleagues aimed at setting and achieving your career goals

Start Date: May 4th, 2026
Application Deadline: January 30th, 2026

CGI is providing a reasonable estimate of the pay range for this role. The determination of this range includes factors such as skill set level, geographic market, experience and training, and licenses and certifications. Compensation decisions depend on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $18-32/hour. This role is an existing vacancy.

Your future duties and responsibilities:

* Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining machine learning models
* Support data pipeline development and optimization
* Help with feature engineering and model evaluation
* Contribute to ML experiment tracking and model versioning
* Assist in deploying AI models to production environments
* Participate in code reviews and technical discussions
* Document processes, techniques, and learnings
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions

Required qualifications to be successful in this role:

Programming Languages

* Proficiency in Python
* Experience with SQL
* Familiarity with Java or Scala (nice to have)

Machine Learning / AI

* Understanding of machine learning fundamentals
* Experience with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or scikit-learn
* Knowledge of deep learning concepts
* Familiarity with computer vision or NLP techniques
* Familiarity with Generative AI and Agentic

Data Engineering

* Experience with data processing and ETL pipelines
* Familiarity with big data technologies
* Understanding of data modeling concepts
* Knowledge of data versioning and management

Cloud Platforms

* Familiarity with cloud services (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
* Experience with cloud-based ML services (nice to have)

Qualifications

* Strong programming skills with focus on Python
* Good understanding of machine learning concepts
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Passionate about AI and continuous learning

What We Offer

* Hands-on experience with real-world AI and data engineering projects
* Mentorship from experienced data scientists and ML engineers
* Collaborative and inclusive work environment
* Opportunity to work with state-of-the-art AI technologies
* Professional development and networking opportunities

Bilingualism (French and English) is required for this position due to the nature of the role, which involves interactions with both national and international clients.

Skills:

* Python
* Scikit-Learn
* SQL
* TensorFlow Framework~23530,0,49833,0,23390,0,51301,0