AltaML
Develops AI agent solutions for clients
Associate Software Developer - Multiple Teams
Hybrid/remote arrangement based out of Calgary, Alberta.
About the job
- Currently pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages, such as C#, Python, C++, or JavaScript.
- Familiarity with version control tools such as Git.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well in a team environment.
- A genuine interest in agriculture, sustainability, and technology.
- Collaborate with senior developers to design, build, and test software solutions that address the needs of the agricultural sector.
- Contribute to coding, debugging, and documenting software applications.
- Assist in the development of new features from initial concept to deployment.
- Assist in research and development for improvements to the AI-powered Assistant.
- Help optimize and improve the performance of existing software systems.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving development processes and best practices.
- Test software functionality and troubleshoot issues as they arise.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers and data scientists, to align technical solutions with business objectives.
- Stay up to date with the latest trends and technologies in software development and agriculture.
- Previous internship or personal project experience related to software development.
- Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, or data processing tools.
- Understanding of software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum.
About the company
AltaML builds AI-powered solutions that help organizations improve decision making and human performance. It uses its AltaForge platform, an AI agent system, to create, deploy, and manage industry-specific applications that combine reusable AI agents with built‑in governance. The platform enables clients to realize value quickly, scale solutions efficiently, and maintain transparency and control over AI use. AltaML differentiates itself with a people-first approach and end-to-end governance, focusing on practical, measurable business outcomes rather than generic tech claims. Its goal is to help humans and AI work together to unlock growth, innovate sustainably, and solve complex challenges.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Debt Financing
Total Funding
$9.1M
Headquarters
Edmonton, Canada
Founded
2018
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- VerticalScope invested $6.1 million on July 9, 2026, validating commercial demand.
- Alberta's wildfire forecasting partnership expands AltaML's government pipeline and referenceability.
- AltaML's 2026 site and hiring pages show ongoing investment in growth and execution.
What critics are saying
- The July 2026 VerticalScope note refinances debt, signaling continued financing dependence.
- Cory Janssen sits on VerticalScope's board, creating related-party scrutiny and governance risk.
- If AltaForge adoption stalls, AltaML becomes a services shop competing against Accenture and Palantir.
What makes AltaML unique
- AltaForge gives AltaML a proprietary agentic-AI platform for enterprise deployments.
- Its forward-deployed model embeds engineers inside client teams, accelerating implementation.
- GovLab with Alberta and Mitacs anchors public-sector AI credibility and access.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Flexible Work Hours
Hybrid Work Options
Remote Work Options
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Gym Membership
Conference Attendance Budget
Professional Development Budget
Stock Options
Company Equity
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Family Planning Benefits
Fertility Treatment Support
Phone/Internet Stipend
Home Office Stipend
Professional Certification Support
Tuition Reimbursement
Adoption Assistance
Parental Leave
Meal Benefits
Relocation Assistance
Adoption Assistance
Commuter Benefits
Employee Referral Bonus
Performance Bonus
Profit Sharing
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Growth & Insights and Company News
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↑ 2%VerticalScope Holdings has invested approximately $6.1 million in AltaML, a Canadian applied artificial intelligence company. The investment takes the form of an 18-month secured promissory note, with VerticalScope also receiving a five-year warrant for preferred shares in AltaML. The deal builds on an existing relationship where VerticalScope engaged AltaML as an enterprise client to deploy AI across its platform. AltaML, founded in 2018, delivers AI solutions to governments and enterprise clients across sectors including energy, legal, technology and financial services. AltaML will use the proceeds to refinance existing convertible notes and for working capital, including continued investment in its proprietary AltaForge agentic-AI platform. The investment deepens VerticalScope's AI strategy as the technology company operates online enthusiast communities serving approximately 90 million monthly active users.
Calgary-based AgTech startup Brilliant Harvest has raised $4 million in seed funding to scale its AI-driven customer experience platform for the heavy equipment industry. The round was led by returning investors Builders VC and AltaML, with participation from FTW Ventures, Alpaca VC, Automotive Ventures, SVG Ventures and NYA Ventures. The platform ingests technical manuals, work orders and conversational data to provide fast answers for service, parts and aftermarket teams. Brilliant Harvest now supports dealerships representing over 50 per cent of CNH Industrial's larger dealer stores, with customers including Rocky Mountain Equipment and Titan Machinery. The funding will accelerate platform development and market expansion. The company plans to enter the construction industry in mid-2026 and expand into after-sales processes.
Calgary-based fashion tech startup Prevoir has closed a $750,000 CAD pre-seed round from Edmonton AI developer AltaML to scale its AI-powered platform. The company also secured $50,000 from Alberta Innovates for product development. Founded in 2023, Prevoir uses AI and computer vision to extract product attributes and connect them to sales and inventory data, helping fashion retailers and merchandisers curate collections, predict trends and analyse performance. The platform is available via a $250 USD monthly subscription and on the Shopify app store as of December 2025. The startup has been testing with brands including New York's Elie Tahari. Prevoir is eyeing a seed funding round in late 2026 whilst focusing on user acquisition and scaling infrastructure.
UpRow, an Edmonton-based app marketplace that assists newcomers, won a pitch competition on May 31 at the Inventures conference by Alberta Innovates in Calgary. It's the second win for UpRow at Inventures in as many years."Between last year and this year, we have grown a lot — we've made some really big, significant strides," company founder and CEO Kelise Williams told Taproot at the event. "We have launched the second version of our app, we are onboarding new partners, and we're really extending our reach."Williams and her company got $10,000 in the Tech Triathlon: Quantum + AI + IoT track of the main Inventures pitch competition. Last year, UpRow was one of five winners in The51's HerStory competition at the conference.UpRow was the lone Inventures winner from the Edmonton region in 2024 across six main pitch tracks and five ancillary tracks. "I'm happy that there was at least one," Williams said, through a laugh.The closest to taking a win was one young innovator in the ancillary Student Pitch Competition. MacEwan University's Sujit Velmurugan came second for his marketing automator, Workflow
Alberta is collaborating with software company AltaML to develop artificial intelligence (AI) technology aimed at predicting wildfire locations.