Software development jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 22, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,135
Employers: 1,538

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $116,221Across 451 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $140,203Across 120 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $55.25Across 74 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 10%410 listings
Hybrid: 40%1,666 listings
On-site: 49%2,018 listings

Not specified: 1% (41 listings)

Employers hiring include Amazon (115), Genetec (63), RBC (59).

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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Staff Software Engineer - Open Source Data Platform (ODP)
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Acceldata

Staff Software Engineer - Open Source Data Platform (ODP)

Kitchener, ON, Canada

Pay: $180,000 to $210,000 CAD / year
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 8, 2026
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 14, 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.

WHY JOIN US
At Acceldata, you won't just be writing code; you'll be defining the architecture and technical vision for modern data platforms used by some of the world's largest enterprises.

Your technical decisions will shape mission-critical systems, and your contributions will be visible across the global data ecosystem. If you're ready to take ownership of complex technical challenges and drive innovation at scale, Acceldata is where you belong.

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 Skills

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

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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Responsibilities

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

Requirements

Requires 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 consensus algorithms and cloud-native infrastructure.

Skills

Distributed Systems
Java
Scala
Python
Kubernetes
Docker
Apache Spark
Apache Kafka
Apache Flink
Cloud Platforms
Linux Kernel Tuning
CI/CD
System Architecture
Query Optimization
Big Data Platforms
Open Source Contribution

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Keywords

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

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