Software engineer jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 21, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,194
Employers: 921

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $128,277Across 276 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $149,896Across 97 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $55.83Across 28 listings

Employer-advertised starting pay, not employee salaries. Currencies and pay periods stay separate.

Where work happens

Remote: 12%259 listings
Hybrid: 41%896 listings
On-site: 46%1,003 listings

Not specified: 2% (36 listings)

Employers hiring include Amazon (97), Arista Networks (38), EA SPORTS (27).

Sources & calculation notes

These figures describe the listings on this role page at the date shown, not the whole job market. Listings can change.

Employer-listed minimums from at least 10 listings per currency and pay period. These are advertised starting amounts, not employee salaries. Jobs without a minimum and unusual amounts are excluded.

Hybrid and on-site classifications may be inferred from descriptions. Check the original ad. How we count

Software engineer jobs in Canada

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Added 4 months ago
Software Development Engineer in Test
Intercontinental Exchange Holdings, Inc.
Calgary, AB
Full-time
As a Software Development Engineer in Test you will work with the Systems Analysts, Development, and QA to understand the business/product requirements, system requirements and test…
Added 3 months ago
Senior Software Development Engineer - Profiling Tools
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
Markham, ON
Full-time
Added 27 days ago
Lead Software Engineer
Momentum Financial Services Group
Toronto, ON
Added 1 month ago
Senior Systems & Cloud Administrator | Administrateur·trice principal·e, systèmes et infonuagique
Jesta I.S.
Montreal, QC
Full-time
Jesta I.S. is a leading supplier of ERP software for the apparel, footwear, and soft-goods industries. Our global client base includes many recognizable brands and continues to grow. We are…
Added 1 month ago
Staff AI Software Engineer
Qualcomm
Markham, ON
Full-time
…smarter, connected future for all. As a Qualcomm Machine Learning Engineer, you will create and implement machine learning techniques, frameworks, and tools that enable the efficient…
Added 14 days ago
Senior Software Engineer, QA
Unity Technologies
Montreal, QC · CAN-Montreal
Full-time
We are seeking a Senior Quality Engineer to join a newly established engineering team within the Unity Platforms Organization. This team is responsible for delivering Unity platform support…
Added 5 months ago
Site Reliability Engineer
KPMG
Vaughan, ON · ON · Kitchener, Ontario
Full-time
The OPS Site Reliability Engineer will be a focal role owning and ensuring the fluent operations of Managed Services offerings in the KPMG production cloud environment. The role
Added 1 month ago
Senior SR&ED Consultant (Software Engineer)
KPMG
Vancouver, BC
Full-time
Added 5 months ago
Cloud Operations Engineer
Porter Airlines Inc.
Toronto, ON
Full-time
The Cloud Operations Engineer is responsible for ensuring the operational integrity, stability, and reliability of cloud-based systems and applications hosted on AWS. This role involves…
Added 13 days ago
Senior Software Engineer, AI Enablement & Solutions
Morningstar
Toronto, ON
Full-time
This team sits at the intersection of software engineering, AI, and business transformation. We build the platforms, services, and tools that help Morningstar
Added 27 days ago
Software Engineer, GKOS
Magnet Forensics
Canada
$85,000 to $135,000 CAD / year
Full-time
Magnet Forensics is a global leader in the development of digital investigative software that acquires, analyzes, and shares evidence from computers, smartphones, tablets, and IoT-related…
Added 17 days ago
Senior Software Engineer, Data - Mapping
Lyft
Toronto, ON
As a Senior Software Engineer, Data on the Mapping team, you will collaborate with our world-class team of engineers, product managers, and scientists to grow and improve the quality of…
Added 1 month ago
Senior Software Engineer - Systems
UrbanLogiq
Vancouver, BC
$120,000 to $160,000 USD / year
Full-time
Added 1 month ago
Senior Software Engineer (Backend)
Motion
Remote, Canada
Full-time · Remote
Added 1 month ago
Senior Software Engineer (Infrastructure)
Motion
Remote, Canada
Full-time · Remote
Added 1 month ago
Software Engineer
The MRG Group
Toronto, ON
$85,000 to $130,000 CAD / year
Full-time
Added 1 month ago
Software Development Engineer, Frontier Outposts, Edge Services Team
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Vancouver, BC
Full-time
Edge Services builds and operates the software that provisions, manages, and maintains AWS Outposts and edge infrastructure at customer
Added 1 month ago
Staff Software Engineer, Backend
Okta
Toronto, ON
$160,000 to $220,000 CAD / year
Full-time
Added 27 days ago
Deployed Software Engineer (experienced) - Canada
Arondite
Remote, Canada
Full-time · Remote
Arondite is a defence technology company building the foundational software and AI to power the autonomous age. Our aim is to revolutionise the way organisations collaborate with robots,…
Added 26 days ago
Senior Staff Software Engineer
Kaseya Careers
Toronto, ON
Kaseya is the leading provider of AI-powered IT management and cybersecurity software, serving Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and internal IT organizations worldwide. Our comprehensive…
Added 26 days ago
Platform Backend Engineer - Go/Rust & Distributed Systems
Kaseya Careers
Toronto, ON
$160,000 to $240,000 CAD / year
Kaseya is the leading provider of AI-powered IT management and cybersecurity software, serving Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and internal IT organizations worldwide. Our comprehensive…
Added 27 days ago
Software Engineer, Full-Stack Applications Associate Director (Ratings Technology)
Fitch Group
Toronto, ON
Software Engineer, Full-Stack Applications Associate Director (Ratings Technology)
Added 27 days ago
Software Development Engineer, Ordering
Amazon
Vancouver, BC
We, the Ordering team, need strong software development engineers, able to dive deep into abstract problems and come up with innovative designs to help us continuously make our platform…
Added 28 days ago
Staff Software Engineer, Foundations Data Platform - CAN
Vanta
Remote, Canada
Full-time · Remote
As a Staff Software Engineer on the Automation - Foundations team, you will lead the re-platforming of the data layer underneath Vanta’s entire compliance
Added 28 days ago
Jr Software Engineer P1
OSI Maritime Systems
Burnaby, BC

Expert Gameplay AI Software Engineer

Burnaby, BC, Canada

Pay: The pay range for this position in British Columbia at the start of employment is expected to be between $114,300 and $169,140 per Year.
Experience: ● 8+ years of software engineering experience in game development
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 10, 2026

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Original job description

Small Axe

Who We Are

Founded in 2023, Small Axe is the newest stand alone studio at 2K looking to push game development boundaries to bring 2K's next groundbreaking sports franchise to life. We're building a world-class team at our new Vancouver, BC location where our goal is to deliver an exceptional experience through bold ideas, technical excellence, and creative collaboration. We're seeking passionate and driven professionals across all areas of game development to help shape this ambitious vision. If you’re interested in tackling unique challenges and think you have what it takes to level up our team, we encourage you to apply!

What We Need

We’re looking for an Expert Gameplay AI Software Engineer to help build the intelligence behind our next AAA sports title. You’ll design and implement AI systems that drive team-based decision-making, play selection, positional awareness, and realistic athletic behavior in Unreal Engine 5. We need someone who combines deep algorithm expertise with a passion for team sports and a collaborative approach to working with designers, animators, and gameplay engineers.

What You Will Do

Architect and build AI systems for team-based sports gameplay in UE5

Design decision-making frameworks for play selection, formations, and tactics

Develop positional awareness and spatial reasoning for AI-controlled players

Optimize AI performance for multi-threaded, performance-critical environments

Partner with designers, animators, and gameplay engineers to deliver features

Mentor engineers and contribute to team-wide technical growth

Write clean, performant, and well-tested C++ code

Conduct code reviews to uphold quality and consistency

What Will Make You A Great Fit

8+ years of software engineering experience in game development

Expertise in C++ and Unreal Engine 5

Strong algorithm and data structure design skills

Experience with multi-threaded programming in performance-critical environments

Deep understanding of team-based sports and competitive game dynamics

Excellent communication and collaboration skills across disciplines

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Passion for playing or watching sports

Beneficial Qualifications

Track record of shipping AAA sports or simulation titles

Familiarity with modern console hardware and optimization techniques

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are provided suitable accommodations to enjoy equal employment opportunities, including the ability to participate in the job application or interview process. Please contact us if you need an accommodation as part of your application process or otherwise have questions about the Company’s accommodation policy and review process.

Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com accounts. The pay range for this position in British Columbia at the start of employment is expected to be between $114,300 and $169,140 per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for employees in regular roles may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, provided that temporary or intern roles will not be eligible for many of these payments or benefits. Details of participation in compensation and benefit plans (if applicable) will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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Responsibilities

You will architect and implement AI systems for team-based sports gameplay, including decision-making frameworks and positional awareness in Unreal Engine 5. Additionally, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize performance and mentor junior engineers.

Requirements

The role requires 8+ years of software engineering experience with deep expertise in C++ and Unreal Engine 5. Candidates must possess strong algorithm design skills and a background in performance-critical, multi-threaded environments.

Skills

C++
Unreal Engine 5
Gameplay AI
Algorithm design
Data structures
Multi-threaded programming
Spatial reasoning
Team-based decision-making
Performance optimization
Code review
Software architecture
Mentoring
AAA game development
Sports simulation

Benefits

Medical benefits
Financial benefits
Bonus
Equity awards

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Keywords

C++
Unreal Engine 5
Gameplay AI
AAA
Sports simulation
Multi-threading
Algorithm design
Data structures
Spatial reasoning
Software engineering
Performance optimization
Code review
Mentorship
Game development
Tactics
Formations
Console hardware
Simulation

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