Software Developer Intern (AI Focus) - 6 Months

Dayforce is a global human capital management (HCM) company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, and Minneapolis, Minnesota, with operations across North America, Europe, Middle East, Africa (EMEA), and the Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) region.

Our award-winning Cloud HCM platform offers a unified solution database and continuous calculation engine, driving efficiency, productivity and compliance for the global workforce.

Our brand promise - Makes Work Life Better™- Reflects our commitment to employees, customers, partners and communities globally.

Location:  Dayforce (Mauritius) Ltd - Level 2, Iconebene 1 - Ebene

Duration – 6 Months (June 2026 start)

About The Opportunity We are seeking a talented and motivated Software Developer Intern (AI Focus) to join our dynamic team in Mauritius. This internship is ideal for students with a background in Computer Science and a keen interest in Artificial Intelligence. As an IT Trainee Developer, you will gain hands-on experience in software development using AI tools, working closely with experienced engineers and cross-functional team.

What you’ll get to do

• Collaborate with the development team to design, develop, and test software applications and solutions using AI.
• 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 one or more AI tools, APIs, and frameworks such as:

• OpenAI, Claude or Gemini API

• LangChain

• Hugging Face

• 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.

Benefits For Students

• All Interns receive comprehensive training covering business acumen, technical and professional skills development.
• You'll also have opportunities to hone your functional skills and expertise in an area of specialization.
• We offer a variety of formal and informal training programs at every level to help you acquire and build specialized skills faster.
• Learning takes place both on the job and through formal training conducted online, in the classroom, or in collaboration with teammates.

Important Application Guidelines All students are requested to apply to our posting link (on Dayforce Career Portal) that was shared to them and upload their Resumes and Academic (University) Transcripts. Our recruitment team will carefully review applications and conduct interviews to select the most suitable candidates.

For applicants who fail to upload their respective resumes or transcripts - their applications will be automatically retracted by the recruitment team and will be marked as an incomplete application.

We advise our applicants to upload their resumes and academic transcripts in pdf format for our convenience.

Eligibility Criteria - Applicants must be currently enrolled in a degree program in Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, or a related field, and must have completed their Year 2 Semester 2 by the time they begin the internship.

What to expect? - Application Processing:

1st Level Screening - The recruitment team will screen resumes and transcript to shortlist candidates for further selection steps.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next level of assessment.

2nd Level Screening - If the candidate has been shortlisted for further selection assessments, the latter should expect an invitation for an in-person or virtual technical assessment that may include either an aptitude test or/both a technical coding challenge.

3rd Level Screening – The final round of interview will be a mix of technical and behavioral with the hiring manager/team.

We understand that no matter where you are, choosing a new employer is always one of life’s most stressful events. We encourage you to check us out at dayforce.com or follow us on LinkedIn to learn more about how we are impacting the world of work for our customers, employees and you!

What’s In It For You Dayforce is fueled by the diversity of our talented employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider and embrace ALL individuals and what makes them unique. We believe our employees should be happy and healthy, with peace of mind and a sense of fulfillment.

We encourage individuals to apply based on their passions.

Dayforce encourages personal and professional growth. We offer excellent time away from work programs, comprehensive wellness initiatives and recognition through competitive pay and benefits.

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