Software Developer Intern (AI Services) 4 months - Fall 2026

Software Developer Intern

Dayforce, a global leader in Human Capital Management (HCM) with headquarters in Toronto, Ontario, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, operates across North America, EMEA, and APJ regions. Our Cloud HCM platform, recognized for its unified database and continuous calculation engine, enhances efficiency, productivity, and compliance for global workforces. We are committed to "Making Work Life Better™" for employees, customers, and partners worldwide.

As an Intern at Dayforce, you'll gain real-world experience with meaningful responsibilities, access to development programs, and the chance to collaborate globally, bringing new ideas and optimizing processes across multiple business units.

Job Title: Software Developer Intern

Location: Virtual

Duration: Fall 2026 – 4 months (September 2026 – December 2026)

Team: AI Services

Availability: Full-time availability of 37.5 – 40 hours weekly is required to be eligible for this opportunity.

Benefits for Students:

• Experience working for one of the fastest growing Human Capital Management technology companies in the world
• Access to Dayforce's development programs and resources
• Ability to work with as well as create relationships with members across the globe
• Autonomy to bring forth new ideas and optimize existing structures within the organization
• Meaningful responsibilities, enabling you to obtain'real-world' experience
• Dynamic hands-on exposure to multiple business-units and stakeholders across Dayforce

About the opportunity:

We are seeking a talented and motivated Software Developer Intern to join the AI Services team that is building search, AI Assistant, and AI agents capabilities into our Dayforce product. This internship is ideal for students with a background in Computer Science and a keen interest in Artificial Intelligence. As a Software Developer Intern, you will gain hands-on experience in software development using AI tools, working closely with experienced engineers and a cross-functional team. The intern has an opportunity to join a team of strong developers and work on a high-visibility and high-impact product - you will change the way millions of customers globally interact with our product on a day-to-day basis across 150+ countries. The ideal candidate has strong technical skills and a desire to keep up to date with advances in big data technologies.

Your impact will be evident through your effective participation in the entire life cycle of our software, including design, analysis, prototyping, development, testing and support of our products. You will work closely and collaborate with clients, prospects, implementation partners, and Dayforce personnel to envision and deliver the required functionality.

What you'll get to do:

• Collaborate with the development team to design, develop, and test software applications and solutions using AI.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of highly scalable and available innovative solutions that include search and AI Assistant services, federating data, developing & consuming APIs, and enhancing search and AI Assistant user interfaces.
• Follow architecture design and implement on strategic technical directions in continuous improvements of the search and AI Assistant services.
• Leverage AI-powered tools like Github Copilot, ChatGPT, Rovo and OpenAI APIs to speed up development and improve code quality.
• Assist in coding, debugging, and troubleshooting software issues using AI tooling to identify root causes faster and document findings for the team.
• Participate in the development and enhancement of existing software products through applied AI; from code generation and refactoring to documentation and test coverage.
• Support the team in the implementation of software best practices and coding standards with a focus on how AI tooling can enforce and accelerate engineering excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and deliver quality results.

Skills and experience we value:

• Currently enrolled or completed a degree in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• Solid understanding of programming languages such as C#, Java, C++, or JavaScript.
• Proficiency in Python and experience using AI-powered tools.
• Familiarity with ELK (ElasticSearch, Logstash and Kibana) Stack
• Knowledge of Event Driven services, Docker and Kubernetes
• Familiarity with one or more AI tools, APIs, and frameworks such as:
• OpenAI, Claude or Gemini API
• LangChain
• Azure AI
• Ollama
• Familiarity with prompt engineering and LLMM fine tuning is an added advantage.
• Participation in AI-related competitions, courses, or academic projects is a strong plus.
• Smart and driven individual who is passionate about learning AI and working in a tech environment.
• Strong academic performance in courses regarding programming languages, algorithms, data structures, computer organization, and discrete mathematics.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.