Software development jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 21, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,103
Employers: 1,528

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $116,403Across 445 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $139,398Across 121 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $55.65Across 70 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 10%411 listings
Hybrid: 40%1,638 listings
On-site: 49%2,013 listings

Not specified: 1% (41 listings)

Employers hiring include Amazon (117), Genetec (63), RBC (60).

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 development jobs in Canada

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Software Engineer - Game of Thrones Slots
Zynga
Toronto, ON
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Senior Software Developer
AssistIQ
Remote, Canada
Full-time · Remote
As a Senior Software Developer, you will be responsible for designing, developing and managing the cloud based services that power the AssistIQ platform.
Added 25 days ago
Software Developer
Wabtec
London, ON
Full-time
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Senior Software Developer – Trading application
Royal Bank of Canada
Toronto, ON
Full-time
The RBC Investor and Services and Technology team is seeking a Software Developer to support an application that processes FX transactions.
Added 27 days ago
Senior Software Engineer
Apertera
Toronto, ON
Full-time
Added 27 days ago
Senior Software Engineer
Apertera
Montreal, QC
Full-time
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Software Engineer, Applied AI
St. Joseph Communications
Toronto, ON
$110,000 to $130,000 CAD / year
Added 27 days ago
Java Fullstack Developer - Spring Boot, Microservices, Angular 10+
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Toronto, ON
Full-time
2. Hands-on expertise in Angular (latest versions) for front-end development
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Ingénieur(e) principal(e) en essais / Senior Test Engineer
Telesat
Gatineau, QC
Full-time
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WSP in Canada
Laval, QC
Full-time
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Expert Gameplay AI Software Engineer
2K
Burnaby, BC
Full-time
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…
Added 27 days ago
Ingénieur(e) principal(e) de projet – Lignes de transport d’énergie
WSP in Canada
Brossard, QC
Full-time
Added 27 days ago
Full Stack Developer (Co-op/Contract)
Remote Robotic
Ottawa, ON · Kanata, ON
$25 to $35 CAD / hour
Contract
Added 27 days ago
Ingénieur(e) principal(e) de projet – Lignes de transport d’énergie
WSP in Canada
Repentigny, QC
Full-time
Added 27 days ago
Java Full Stack Developer
J&M Group
Toronto, ON
Contract
5+ years experience in full-stack development with a strong portfolio showcasing successful projects.
Added 27 days ago
Ingénieur(e) principal(e) de projet – Lignes de transport d’énergie
WSP in Canada
Saguenay, QC · Chicoutimi, QC
Full-time
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WSP in Canada
Val-d'Or, QC
Full-time
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Ingénieur(e) principal(e) de projet – Lignes de transport d’énergie
WSP in Canada
Quebec, QC
Full-time
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WSP in Canada
Levis, QC · Saint-Lambert-de-Lévis, QC
Full-time
Added 27 days ago
Azure Application Developer (PostgreSQL Database)
CGI
Toronto, ON
Full-time
We are looking for an Azure Application Developer with hands-on experience in PostgreSQL databases and a strong background in Azure cloud development.
Added 27 days ago
Ingénieur(e) principal(e) de projet – Lignes de transport d’énergie
WSP in Canada
Sherbrooke, QC
Full-time
Added 27 days ago
Ingénieur(e) principal(e) de projet – Lignes de transport d’énergie
WSP in Canada
Montreal, QC
Full-time
Added 27 days ago
Senior Software Developer
Aduna Global
Montreal, QC
Full-time
Senior Software Engineer, Performance / Ingénieur(e) Logiciel(le) Senior, Performance
Added 27 days ago
Senior Fullstack Developer
J&M Group
Toronto, ON
Full-time
Full Stack & Cloud Development: Design, build, and maintain enterprise-grade applications using Python, TypeScript/JavaScript, and AWS serverless architecture.
Added 27 days ago
Software Engineer in Test
PRI Global
Vancouver, BC
Contract

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.
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Sep 24, 2026
Experience: 8+ years of software engineering experience in game development
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 25, 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

Architect and implement AI systems for team-based sports gameplay using Unreal Engine 5, focusing on decision-making and positional awareness. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and mentor other engineers to ensure high-quality, performant C++ code.

Requirements

Requires 8+ years of game development experience with deep expertise in C++ and Unreal Engine 5. A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience and a strong understanding of competitive sports dynamics are expected.

Skills

C++
Unreal Engine 5
Gameplay AI
Algorithm Design
Data Structures
Multi-threaded Programming
Software Architecture
Spatial Reasoning
Performance Optimization
Code Review
Team-based AI
Game Development

Benefits

Bonus
Equity Awards
Medical Benefits
Financial Benefits

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Keywords

C++
Unreal Engine 5
AAA
Gameplay AI
Sports Games
Multi-threading
Algorithm Design
Data Structures
Software Engineering
Game Development
Spatial Reasoning
Performance Optimization
Console Hardware
Simulation Titles
Decision-making Frameworks

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