Software development jobs in Canada

Explore software development jobs in Canada. Choose a role or place to find work that fits.

Counted Oct 6, 2026

Hiring at a glance

View jobs

Open jobs: 3,990
Employers: 1,460

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $115,185Across 453 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $141,517Across 110 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $51.53Across 71 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 10%402 listings
Hybrid: 41%1,640 listings
On-site: 48%1,917 listings

Not specified: 1% (31 listings)

Employers hiring include Amazon (105), Genetec (62), Electronic Arts (50).

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

Email me new jobs Save this search

Added 3 mins ago
MO
Software Test Analyst
Marketers on Demand
Toronto, ON · Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- $36 to $41 CAD / hour
- Contract
The Intermediate Software Analyst ensures the quality of softwa
Added 4 mins ago
SO
Sr. Software Engineer
Spirit Omega Inc.
Remote, Canada
- $77 to $85 CAD / hour
- Contract
- Remote
…transformation and migration program. This role will lead the design and development of enterprise integrations, extensive ETL/ELT workflows, and new API capabilities to connect learning,…
Added 33 mins ago
MS
Software AI&T Manager
MDA Space
Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, QC
- Full-time
Added 33 mins ago
SI
Software Engineer in Test
Spruce InfoTech Inc.
Vancouver, BC · Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
- Contract
Added 33 mins ago
TI
AI Software Development Engineer in Test
Trimble Inc.
Kamloops, BC
- Full-time
Shape the Future of Construction AI as an AI Software Developer Engineer in Test!
Added 33 mins ago
M
Back End Developer
Mantu
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
Added 49 mins ago
ES
Cloud Engineer
Euna Solutions
ON · Oakville, Ontario
- Full-time
Added 1 hour ago
Embedded Software Developer
Alstom
Saint-Bruno, QC
Added 1 hour ago
TI
Java Full Stack Developer
Themesoft Inc.
Toronto, ON
- Contract
Added 1 hour ago
O
Cloud Engineer
OpsGuru
Canada
- Contract
Added 1 hour ago
TI
Java Full Stack Developer – Angular/ReactJS
Themesoft Inc.
Toronto, ON
- Contract
Added 1 hour ago
Lead Software Engineer
Capgemini
Mississauga, ON
Works in the area of Software Engineering which encompasses the development m
Added 1 hour ago
TI
Java Full Stack Developer
Themesoft Inc.
Toronto, ON
- Contract
Added 1 hour ago
C
Senior Full Stack Developer (Angular & Java)
Cognizant
Toronto, ON
- $68,422 to $114,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Angular, Java, cloud technologies, and modern software engineering practices. You will play a key role in building h
Added 2 hours ago
C
Java Angular Full Stack Developer
Citi
Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
Added 2 hours ago
B
Principal Cloud Engineer
BMO
Toronto, ON · BMOPLACE
- Full-time
Added 2 hours ago
M
Full-Stack Software Engineer
Manulife
Toronto, ON · Waterloo, ON
- Full-time
…insurance illustration experience. We are seeking a Full-Stack Software Engineer to join our Calculations Squad and develop capabilities that help advisors and customers make informed life…
Added 2 hours ago
TR
JREQ203081 Staff Software Engineer I (Open)
Thomson Reuters
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
The CoCounsel Agent Context team is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to set the technical direction for Content Tools - the purpose-built APIs that give AI agents precise, governed access…
Added 2 hours ago
Software Developer, Google Chat iOS
Google
Waterloo, ON
2 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products and 1 year of experience with software design and architecture.
Added 2 hours ago
Senior Software Developer, Mobile (iOS), Platforms and Devices
Google
Waterloo, ON
3 years of experience testing, maintaining, or launching software products, and 1 year of experience with large-scale application design and architecture.
Added 2 hours ago
M
Software Engineer II, Core Edge Processing
Marqeta
Remote, Canada
- Full-time
- Remote
As Marqeta's Software Engineer II on the Core Edge Processing team, you will write and ship production code at the heart of our processing systems, learning alongside senior engineers on a…
Added 2 hours ago
M
Staff Software Engineer - Core Edge Processing
Marqeta
Remote, Canada
- Full-time
- Remote
As Marqeta's Staff Software Engineer on the Core Edge Processing team, you will write and review production code at the heart of our processing systems, drive the initiatives that make them…
Added 2 hours ago
RC
Frontend UI / Full Stack Developer
Realtek Consulting LLC
Toronto, ON
- Contract
Full stack development experience with the ability to work across both frontend and backend components.
Added 2 hours ago
C
Senior Java / Scala Web Developer
Collabera
Toronto, ON
- $80 to $90 USD / hour
- Contract
Added 2 hours ago
RD
Software Engineer
Randstad Digital
Toronto, ON
- Contract
We are seeking a skilled Software Engineer to join our client's engineering team in Toronto. In this role, you will work on backend Java and Scala services supporting enterprise web…

Alstom

Embedded Software Developer

Saint-Bruno, QC, Canada

Apply About employer

Applications open in a new tab.

Job details

Experience: 3–5 years of experience in embedded software development.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 6, 2026

Original job description

Req ID:531041

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Alstom is experiencing unprecedented growth in Canada. To meet the challenges of tomorrow's transportation, we are looking for talents ready to combine global expertise with local impact.

Are you passionate about the railway world and complex systems? The Train Control & Monitoring Systems (TCMS) team opens its doors to you (St-Bruno office, QC).

The Train Control and Monitoring System (TCMS) team is involved in the improvement and troubleshooting of our customers active train fleets. The typical projects span from issue troubleshooting, obsolescence management to functional improvements.

The TCMS has an onboard and a wayside application: The onboard portion acquires train data, apply control rules and activates outputs for train operation. It also gathers multiple train health metrics that are sent to the wayside software over wireless links. The wayside application receives, processes, archives and makes this data available for consultation. This data is used for efficient train operation, preventive and reactive maintenance.

The team needs to increase its capacity into a distributed system with multi Operating Systems and programming languages environment, articulated through Network protocols, to fulfil our customers projects.

Key Responsibilities

As an onboard Software developer, you will be responsible for the maintenance and improvement of the various software components as well as being a key player in the related design and troubleshooting of train software and build process tools.

The Software developer works in close relationship with the Software Testers and System Engineers towards the delivery of a reliable and issue free software in compliance with established processes in a continuous build, integration and delivery fashion.

You are responsible to:

Analyse data to define and validate technical solutions.
Implement software solutions corresponding to client requirements.
Troubleshoot, debug and assess onboard existing issues.
Maintain and improve software development ecosystem (coding, configuration management, continuous integration, test tools, etc…)
Participate in the entire software development lifecycle (analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance).
Write technical reports that comply with company standards.

Your profile

You will have a demonstrable knowledge and capability across a range of different computer operating systems, medium-high software programming and network knowledge.

Candidate must be versatile, resourceful, autonomous and handy at intervening on existing SW components.

Profile & Technical Skills

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or equivalent.
3–5 years of experience in embedded software development.
Strong programming skills in C, C++, C#.
Good knowledge of scripting/programming languages such as Python, Bash/Shell scripting, and PowerShell.
Experience with RTOS and embedded Linux.
Comfortable working in both Windows and Linux development environments.
Good understanding of embedded systems, multithreading, memory management, inter-process communication, and real-time constraints.
Knowledge of communication protocols and interfaces such as Ethernet, TCP/IP, UDP, CAN, UART, SPI, and I²C.
Experience with Git or any other source control, branching, and code review practices.
Familiarity with build systems and toolchains such as CMake, Make, GCC, and cross-compilation.
Experience with debugging (analyzing engineering log, Wireshark, etc), unit testing, and integration testing.
Familiarity with CI/CD (Git piplines, jenkin jobs, …) and automated build/test environments.
Knowledge of object-oriented programming, software architecture, and design principles.
Ability to analyze software requirements and produce clear technical documentation.
Good analytical, troubleshooting, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

What you will enjoy in this role and working at ALSTOM

Working daily in an innovative project environment
Receiving a competitive salary including full social coverage (life, health, retirement) from the start of employment
Developing new skills and your full potential through the continuous training offered
Opportunities that match your ambitions within the organization

Location: Saint-Bruno (South Shore of Montreal). Format: Permanent, full-time (40h). Model: Hybrid (3 days on-site / 2 days remote)

If you are ready to take up the challenge, we would be delighted to hear from you!

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Apply About employer

More about this job

Responsibilities

The developer will maintain and improve onboard software components while troubleshooting issues and managing the build process. They will work closely with system engineers and testers to deliver reliable software solutions in a continuous integration environment.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant engineering or computer science field. They require 3-5 years of experience in embedded software development with strong proficiency in C, C++, and C#.

Skills

C
C++
C#
Python
Bash
PowerShell
Embedded Linux
RTOS
Git
CMake
TCP/IP
CAN
Debugging
Unit testing
CI/CD
Embedded systems

Benefits

Life insurance
Health insurance
Retirement plan
Continuous training

Visa sponsorship

Not detected in the job text

Keywords

Embedded Software
TCMS
Train Control
C
C++
C#
Python
Bash
PowerShell
RTOS
Embedded Linux
Git
CMake
GCC
TCP/IP
CAN
UART
SPI
I2C
Wireshark
CI/CD
Jenkins
Cross-compilation
Multithreading
Memory management
Inter-process communication
Software architecture
Unit testing
Integration testing
Railway

Report this job