Software development jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 28, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 3,985
Employers: 1,470

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $115,030Across 454 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $140,339Across 113 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $54.23Across 65 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 10%402 listings
Hybrid: 41%1,622 listings
On-site: 48%1,924 listings

Not specified: 1% (37 listings)

Employers hiring include Amazon (119), Genetec (65), RBC (42).

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

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Arista Networks

PCIe Software Engineer

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Pay: The new hire base pay for this role has a pay range of $95,000 to $145,000.
Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Jun 10, 2026

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Company Description

Arista Networks is an industry leader in data-driven, client-to-cloud networking for large data center, campus and routing environments. What sets us apart is our relentless pursuit of innovation. We leverage the latest advancements in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and software-defined networking to provide our clients with a competitive edge in an increasingly interconnected world. Our solutions are designed to not only meet the current demands of the digital landscape but to also anticipate and adapt to future challenges.

At Arista we value the diversity of thought and perspectives that each employee brings to the table. We believe that fostering an inclusive environment, where individuals from various backgrounds and experiences feel welcome, is essential for driving creativity and innovation.

Our commitment to excellence has earned us several prestigious awards, such as Best Engineering Team, Best Company for Diversity, Compensation, and Work-Life Balance. At Arista, we take pride in our track record of success and strive to maintain the highest standards of quality and performance in everything we do.

Job Description

Who You'll Work With

Operating right where hardware meets software, the Platform team builds the foundation for our networking ASICs and supporting infrastructure. PCIe software engineers write the code that manages high speed communication between hardware components in our switches. We work with hardware, diagnostics, and software engineers to maximize bandwidth and improve reliability on the PCIe links.

What You'll Do

As part of this team, you’ll work on projects like:

Bringing up PCIe links on new hardware designs
Tuning PCIe parameters on root ports, bridges, and end points
Modifying the linux pci drivers and virtual memory allocation
Using AER and DPC to improve error visibility and resiliency
Developing userspace software that mediate between networking ASICs, FPGAs, and PCIe bridges.
Measuring hardware read and write performance
Develop automated tests using C, C++ and Python to validate your features.

Qualifications

Strong engineering and Computer Science fundamentals.
3+ years fluency in C or C++. Python experience an added bonus.
Solid understanding of PCIe hardware and software drivers
PCIe state machine, ltssm, tlp, credit flow control knowledge a plus
Experience with PCIe switches
Significant hands-on experience diagnosing problems, troubleshooting issues, and fixing bugs in low-level firmware

If you’re passionate about performance optimizations and enjoy working at the hardware/software boundary, the Platform team is a perfect choice!

This is a mid-level software engineer requirement not applicable for fresh graduates or interns.

Additional Information

The new hire base pay for this role has a pay range of $95,000 to $145,000. Arista offers different pay ranges based on work location, so that we can offer consistent and competitive pay appropriate to the market. The actual base pay offered will be based on a wide range of factors, including skills, qualifications, relevant experience, and work location.

The pay range provided reflects base pay only and in addition certain roles may also be eligible for discretionary Arista bonuses and equity. Employees in Sales roles are eligible to participate in Arista’s Sales Incentive Plan, which pays commissions calculated as a percentage of eligible sales. Employees are also entitled to benefits including medical, dental, vision, wellbeing, income protection and a Group Retirement Savings Plan. The recruiting team can share more details during the hiring process specific to the role and location.

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Responsibilities

As a PCIe Software Engineer, you will work on projects related to managing high-speed communication between hardware components in networking switches. This includes bringing up PCIe links, tuning parameters, and developing userspace software.

Requirements

Candidates should have strong engineering fundamentals with at least 3 years of experience in C or C++. A solid understanding of PCIe hardware and software drivers is essential, along with significant hands-on experience in diagnosing and troubleshooting low-level firmware issues.

Skills

C
C++
Python
PCIe
Diagnostics
Troubleshooting
Firmware
Performance Optimization

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Wellbeing
Income Protection
Group Retirement Savings Plan

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Keywords

PCIe
Software Engineering
Networking
ASICs
Linux
Drivers
Virtual Memory
Error Visibility
Resiliency
Automated Testing
Performance Measurement
C
C++
Python
Diagnostics
Troubleshooting

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