Software Engineer - AI-Powered Solutions (New Grad)

About the Role

Join us to build real, measurable operational improvements for our portfolio companies. You’ll pair sharp analytical thinking with AI-assisted development (Cursor, Claude, Copilot, etc.) to prototype, ship, and iterate quickly. This is a hands-on, impact-first role where you’ll talk with business users, understand pain points, and deliver software that moves the needle.

What You’ll Do

• Build operational tools (data pipelines, internal apps, automations) that remove bottlenecks across multiple companies.
• Leverage AI coding assistants to accelerate delivery—speed and problem-solving > rote syntax.
• Map and analyze processes, spot inefficiencies, and propose pragmatic fixes.
• Prototype fast, iterate faster—ship MVPs, measure outcomes, refine.
• Partner with non-technical stakeholders to gather requirements, demo solutions, and drive adoption.
• Quantify impact—baseline → intervention → lift, and communicate results clearly.

What We’re Looking For

Required

• Degree: Bachelor’s or higher in Applied Math, Engineering, Statistics, Computer Science, Physics, or a related quantitative field (Master’s an asset).
• Canadian academic standing: First-Class / A- average (≈ 80%+) or Dean’s Honours (roughly 3.7+/4.0 or 3.8+/4.33).
• Strong communication skills (required):
• • Clear written docs (one-pagers, PRDs, readmes) and concise stakeholder updates.
  • Confident verbal communication—can demo, negotiate scope, and translate tech to business.
• Analytical problem-solver who can break down ambiguous problems into testable steps.
• Some coding exposure (coursework/projects); comfortable using AI tools to write and refactor code.
• Curiosity and speed—bias to action, rapid learning, and evidence-based decisions.

Preferred

• Python, SQL, or JavaScript experience (projects, co-op, capstone).
• Data analysis/optimization/simulation exposure.
• Familiarity with AI tools (ChatGPT/Claude/Copilot/Cursor).
• Internship or co-op in consulting, finance, ops, or tech.

What Makes This Role Unique

• AI-first delivery: Build faster than traditional teams by leaning into modern agents and copilots.
• Immediate business impact: Your software affects operations and profitability-quickly.
• Variety: Different industries, datasets, and ops challenges-no two weeks the same.
• Mentorship from experienced operators and technologists.

Communication Is Core (What “Strong” Means Here)

• Discovery: Run crisp requirements calls; confirm success criteria in writing.
• Docs: Ship short, structured briefs (Problem → Approach → Risks → Metrics).
• Demos: Tell a clear story: baseline → solution → impact, with live walkthroughs.
• Change management: Write release notes, onboarding checklists, and quick-start guides that non-technical users love.
• Stakeholder alignment: Propose trade-offs and timelines without jargon.

We welcome brilliant problem-solvers from diverse backgrounds—if you can communicate clearly, learn fast, and deliver with AI, you’ll thrive here.