Software engineer jobs in Cambridge, ON and nearby

Software engineer jobs within 25 km of Cambridge, ON, Canada. Nearby towns and cities are included. Distances are straight-line, not driving distances.

Counted Sep 20, 2026

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Open jobs: 88
Employers: 38

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $100,200Across 10 listings

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Where work happens

Remote: 0%0 listings
Hybrid: 49%43 listings
On-site: 51%45 listings

Employers hiring include Eclipse Automation (9), Sun Life (8), Acceldata (6).

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Added 12 days ago
Full-Stack Software Engineer
Manulife
Waterloo, ON
Full-time
Designs, develops, tests, delivers, maintains, and improves business applications as a member of a team, working across Full-Stack through the entire software development lifecycle.
Added 12 days ago
Software Engineer
Providius
Hamilton, ON
Full-time
We’re looking for a software engineer to join our development team. You’ll wor
Added 29 days ago
Senior Control Systems Software Designer
ATS Automation
Cambridge, ON
$42.31 to $58.17 CAD / hour
Added 16 days ago
Sr. Software Development Engineer in Test
Dialpad
Kitchener, ON
Added 17 days ago
Staff Software Engineer
Verily
Waterloo, ON
Full-time
Added 19 days ago
Senior Software Engineer
Motion Recruitment
Kitchener, ON
Full-time
…wide. At this point, they are looking for a high-level Senior Software Engineer with some experience leading projects and providing technical direction, to join their team. The opportunity…
Added 20 days ago
Java Software Engineer
ALTEN Canada
Brantford, ON
$80,000 to $100,000 CAD / year
Full-time
Added 8 days ago
Controls Systems Software Designer - Robot
ATS Automation
Cambridge, ON
Added 1 month ago
Software Engineer - Open Data Platform (ODP)
Acceldata
Kitchener, ON
$70,000 to $100,000 CAD / year
Full-time
Added 1 month ago
Senior Control Systems Software Designer
ATS Corporation
Cambridge, ON
$42.31 to $58.17 CAD / hour
Full-time
Added 18 days ago
Staff Software Engineer
PlayStation Global
Waterloo, ON
Added 25 days ago
Software Engineer, Technical Lead
Verily Health
Waterloo, ON
Full-time
Added 27 days ago
Junior Software Engineer
Jamesway
Cambridge, ON
$70,000 to $75,000 CAD / year
Full-time
Added 27 days ago
AI Software Engineer
Eclipse Automation
Cambridge, ON
Full-time
Added 25 days ago
Software Engineer, Technical Lead
Verily
Waterloo, ON
Full-time
Added 2 months ago
Software Engineer – Threat Protection (Windows/C++)
McAfee
Waterloo, ON
Full-time
We are looking for an experienced C++ Software Engineer to join our engineering team. As part of the Windows Threat Protection Team, you will build high-quality Windows threat protection…
Added 27 days ago
AI Software Engineer
Eclipse Automation
Cambridge, ON
Added 1 month ago
Electrical Engineering Software Designer (Nuclear)
Eclipse Automation
Cambridge, ON
Full-time
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Added 1 month ago
Senior Software Development Engineer Test
Priority Commerce
Waterloo, ON
Full-time
Job title: Senior Software Development Engineer in Test
Added 1 month ago
Associate Software Engineer
Canon Medical Informatics
Waterloo, ON
Full-time
We’re hiring an Associate Software Engineer for our Kitchener, Ontario office. In this role, you’ll work alongside experienced engineers to design, build, test, and support software…
Added 1 month ago
PLC Programmer/Controls Software Designer
Samuel, Son & Co.
Waterloo, ON
Full-time
…servo systems, industrial networks, databases and PC based software…
Added 1 month ago
Principal Software Engineer
Acceldata
Kitchener, ON
Full-time
We are seeking a Principal Engineer with at least 14 years of experience to serve as a technical visionary and thought leader for Acceldata's Open Data Platform (ODP). In this role
Added 1 month ago
Software Engineer
Acceldata
Kitchener, ON
$80,000 to $100,000 CAD / year
Full-time
We are seeking a Software Engineer with at least 3 years of experience in distributed systems or data platform development. In this role, you will design, build, and scale components
Added 1 month ago
Staff Software Engineer
Acceldata
Kitchener, ON
Full-time
We are seeking a Staff Engineer with at least 9 years of experience in distributed systems or data platform development. In this role, you will be a technical leader responsible for…
Added 1 month ago
Senior Software Engineer
Acceldata
Kitchener, ON
$100,000 to $140,000 CAD / year
Full-time
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer with at least 7 years of experience in distributed systems or data platform development. In this role, you will design, build, and scale com

Acceldata

Staff Software Engineer

Kitchener, ON, Canada

Job type: Full-time
Experience: 9+ years of hands-on software development experience with at least 5 years focused on distributed systems or big data platforms.
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 7, 2026

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About The Role:

We are seeking a Staff Engineer with at least 9 years of experience in distributed systems or data platform development. In this role, you will be a technical leader responsible for architecting and driving the technical direction of critical components within the Acceldata Open Data Platform (ODP). You will work on solving the most challenging distributed systems problems, contribute to open-source communities, and mentor senior engineers while shaping the future of large-scale data infrastructure.

You'll lead high-impact initiatives that directly influence how petabyte-scale data is managed, observed, and optimized across hybrid and cloud ecosystems. You'll collaborate with industry experts, Apache committers, and seasoned engineers who share your passion for distributed systems and open-source innovation.

Product Link: https://www.acceldata.io/open-data-platform

Responsibilities:

Own the end-to-end architecture of major platform components, driving design decisions that impact scalability, reliability, and performance.
Architect and implement next-generation distributed data storage, processing, and query optimization systems.
Partner with product, engineering leadership, and stakeholders to define technical roadmaps and translate business requirements into scalable solutions.
Lead contributions to Apache projects and open-source communities, establishing Acceldata's presence and technical reputation.
Identify and resolve complex performance bottlenecks across distributed systems, optimizing for cost, latency, and throughput.
Mentor and guide Senior Software Engineers, fostering technical excellence and a culture of continuous learning.
Establish and enforce coding standards, perform thorough code reviews, and ensure architectural consistency across the platform.
Evaluate and recommend emerging technologies, tools, and frameworks that align with platform goals.
Lead root cause analysis for critical production issues and drive systemic improvements to prevent recurrence.
Work across diverse environments: Bare Metals, VM, Kubernetes, and multi-cloud architectures.

Requirements:

9+ years of hands-on software development experience with at least 5 years focused on distributed systems or big data platforms.
Expert-level proficiency in Java or Scala, with strong Python skills. Experience with systems languages is a plus.
Deep understanding of distributed computing principles, including consensus algorithms, data partitioning, replication, fault tolerance, and consistency models.
Extensive hands-on experience with multiple components of the big data stack (Hadoop, Spark, Hive, Trino, Kafka, Flink, NiFi or similar).
Expert-level Linux proficiency, including kernel tuning, performance analysis, and debugging at the system level.
Strong experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure).
Deep expertise with Maven, Gradle, or SBT; experienced in CI/CD pipelines, GitHub, and artifact management (Nexus).
Proven ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues, including memory leaks, deadlocks, GC tuning, and distributed system failures.
Strong understanding of architectural patterns for scalable, fault-tolerant distributed systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences, including senior leadership.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams, external contributors, and the open-source community.

Preferred:

History of significant contributions or committer status in Apache projects (e.g., Spark, Kafka, Hive, Iceberg, Flink, etc.).
Experience with modern table formats (Apache Iceberg, Delta Lake, Hudi) and data lake architectures.
Experience developing or optimizing query engines, query planners, or execution frameworks.
Familiarity with data governance, security, lineage, and compliance frameworks.
Experience leading large-scale data platform migrations or Hadoop distribution upgrades.
Published technical blogs, papers, or conference presentations on distributed systems topics.
Experience leading or maintaining open-source projects.

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Responsibilities

Lead the technical architecture and direction of the Acceldata Open Data Platform, focusing on scalability and reliability. Drive contributions to open-source Apache projects and mentor senior engineers to foster technical excellence.

Requirements

Requires over 9 years of software development experience with at least 5 years specializing in distributed systems or big data platforms. Expert proficiency in Java or Scala is required, along with deep knowledge of Kubernetes and cloud infrastructure.

Skills

Distributed Systems
Java
Scala
Python
Kubernetes
Docker
Apache Spark
Apache Kafka
Apache Flink
Cloud Platforms
System Architecture
Linux Kernel Tuning
CI/CD
Data Partitioning
Fault Tolerance
Query Optimization

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Keywords

Distributed Systems
Big Data
Java
Scala
Python
Apache Spark
Apache Kafka
Apache Flink
Apache Hive
Apache Trino
Apache Iceberg
Delta Lake
Hudi
Kubernetes
Docker
AWS
GCP
Azure
Linux
Maven
Gradle
SBT
CI/CD
GitHub
Nexus
Consensus Algorithms
Data Lake
Query Engines
Open Source
Apache Committers

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