Software development jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 22, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,092
Employers: 1,523

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $116,195Across 448 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $140,203Across 120 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $54.79Across 70 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 10%409 listings
Hybrid: 40%1,645 listings
On-site: 49%1,997 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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Front-End Developer - Netflix Animation Studios
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Full-time
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Full-time
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Software Engineer II, Machine Learning - Slack
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Toronto, ON · Canada - Toronto
Full-time
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Full-time
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Full-time
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Vancouver, BC
$165,000 to $200,000 CAD / year
Full-time
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Senior Software Engineer, Finance Systems
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Vancouver, BC
$165,000 to $200,000 CAD / year
Full-time
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Software Developer - Games
Affinity
Montreal, QC
Full-time
On behalf of our client, Affinity is looking for a Senior Software Developer – Games who will lead the development of high-performance gaming applications with a strong focus on low-level…
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Backend Developer - Python / AI (ID#5520)
New Value Solutions
Toronto, ON · Greater Toronto Area, Canada
Contract
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Vancouver, BC
Full-time
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Backend Developer - Python / AI (ID#5519)
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Montreal, QC · Greater Montreal Metropolitan Area
Contract
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Royal Bank of Canada
Toronto, ON
Full-time
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Software Engineer
RBC
Toronto, ON
Full-time
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Synpulse
Toronto, ON
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Junior Software Developer
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Ottawa, ON
$60,000 to $87,550 CAD / year
Full-time
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Full-Stack Software Engineer
Manulife
Toronto, ON · Waterloo, ON
Full-time
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Java Full Stack Developer 1016
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Remote, Canada
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…strong Java fundamentals and experience in backend or full-stack development are encouraged to…
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Full-time
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Software Test Engineer
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Toronto, ON
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Full-time
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Montreal, QC
Full-time
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Toronto, ON
Full-time
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Affinity

Software Developer - Games

Montreal, QC, Canada

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 3, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 3, 2026

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Job Description

On behalf of our client, Affinity is looking for a Senior Software Developer – Games who will lead the development of high-performance gaming applications with a strong focus on low-level systems programming in C++. This role requires extensive experience in the game development industry, ideally with large-scale titles from studios such as Take-Two or EA. The developer will be responsible for designing and optimizing rendering pipelines using modern graphics APIs, including Vulkan, OpenGL, DirectX, or Metal, to deliver cutting-edge visuals and seamless gameplay experiences. In addition to technical expertise, this role involves collaborating closely with designers, artists, and other engineers to create scalable, efficient, and visually compelling game systems.

Responsibilities

Designing and implementing game features and systems, with a focus on high-quality graphics and performance optimization.
Developing and maintaining system architecture, ensuring seamless integration of graphics technologies.
Mentoring and guiding the team.
Documenting the software architecture according to our standards.
Analyzing, documenting and developing specific modules of the platform.
Working closely with the product owner and development team for project planning and delivery.
Suggest new tools to improve our architecture.
Support the team during project delivery and operations.
Assisting with on-call rotation when needed

Qualifications

In-depth experience in game development
Expertise in graphics APIs like OpenGL, DirectX, Vulkan, or Metal for developing cutting[1]edge rendering pipelines
Experience with real-time rendering
Experience working with Linux kernel
Experience with GPU drivers (Nvidia, AMD)
8+ years of development experience with Javascript/Typescript
Experience with C++
Strong understanding of the principles of scalable application design;
Experience working with React + hooks, nodejs and redux frameworks and libs
Proficient in Front-End web development (React, CSS, HTML);
Experience using MySQL and understanding database architecture;
Strong database administration skills (MongoDB, MySQL);
At least 2 years of experience with container orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)

About You

You are curious and ready to challenge established ideas;
You have the ability to work in areas outside of your usual comfort zone and get things done quickly;
You have the ability to collaborate, communicate, learn and ship code, while working in a fast-paced and multi-cultural environment;
You have at least 8 years of problem solving & software engineering experience;
Comfortable working in startup environment

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About Affinity

Affinity Group is a technology and business consulting and services company. We believe in creating long term relationships between clients and consultants that foster a mutually beneficial partnership. Affinity is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

For more information on Affinity, please visit www.affinity-group.ca

Job Number: 12502

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Responsibilities

Lead the development of high-performance gaming applications with a focus on low-level systems programming and rendering pipelines. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design scalable game systems and mentor other engineers.

Requirements

Requires 8+ years of software engineering experience with expertise in C++, graphics APIs, and full-stack web technologies. Must have experience with Linux kernel, GPU drivers, and container orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.

Skills

C++
Vulkan
OpenGL
DirectX
Metal
Javascript
Typescript
React
Node.js
Redux
MySQL
MongoDB
Docker
Kubernetes
Linux Kernel
GPU Drivers

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Keywords

Game Development
Rendering Pipelines
Low-level Programming
Real-time Rendering
Linux Kernel
Nvidia
AMD
React Hooks
Database Architecture
Container Orchestration
Software Architecture
Scalable Application Design
Front-End Development
Back-End Development
Systems Programming

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