Software development jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 3, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 3,969
Employers: 1,449

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $114,502Across 457 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $140,899Across 111 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $52.59Across 74 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 10%392 listings
Hybrid: 41%1,627 listings
On-site: 48%1,917 listings

Not specified: 1% (33 listings)

Employers hiring include Amazon (107), Genetec (62), Electronic Arts (47).

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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Intermediate or Senior Software Developer
Ultra Maritime
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
- Contract
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Software Engineer II, Backend
Brex
Vancouver, British Columbia
- $152,000 to $190,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Engineering at Brex is about building systems that scale with speed and intention. Our teams span Software, Data, Security, and IT, and operate with high autonomy and deep collaboration. We…
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Senior Software Engineer, Backend
Brex
Vancouver, British Columbia
- $192,000 to $240,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Engineering at Brex is about building systems that scale with speed and intention. Our teams span Software, Data, Security, and IT, and operate with high autonomy and deep collaboration. We…
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Senior Software Engineer
Clutch
Toronto, Ontario
- $160,000 to $200,000 USD / year
- Full-time
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Senior Software Engineer, Full-stack (Distribution Center)
Afresh
Ontario
- $137,000 to $205,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
As a Senior Software Engineer on the Distribution Center (DC) Solutions team, you will be responsible for building out our suite of products to reduce food waste and maximize freshness in…
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Senior Embedded Software Architect – Autonomous Vehicle Systems
CS GROUP
Montreal, Quebec
- Full-time
CS Group Canada, a subsidiary of CS Group (part of the Sopra Steria Group), is a leader in the development and certification of safety-critical systems in the aerospace, electric, and…
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Senior Embedded Software Architect – Autonomous Vehicle Systems
CS GROUP - Canada
Montreal, Quebec
- Full-time
CS Group Canada, a subsidiary of CS Group (part of the Sopra Steria Group), is a leader in the development and certification of safety-critical systems in the aerospace, electric, and…
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Senior Site Reliability Engineer, AI Infrastructure
PointClickCare
Mississauga, Ontario
- $139,000 to $155,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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C++ Software Engineer
Citadel Securities
Toronto, Ontario · Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- Full-time
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Robotics Software Developer
Promise Robotics
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
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Senior Software Engineer, Scheduling
Toast
Toronto, ON
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Software Engineer (C++) - Platform & Emerging Technologies
Autodesk
Toronto, ON · Montreal, QC
- Full-time
Software Engineer (C++)– Platform & Emerging Technologies
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Senior Software Engineer – Data Cloud & Marketing Technology
Equinix
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Software Developer - Data Platform
Squarepoint Capital
Montreal, QC
The Data Development group manages the lifecycle of data used for trading, back-testing, and research at Squarepoint. We work with quantitative researchers and tech teams to integrate,…
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Software Engineer - Canada
DataVisor
Remote, Canada
- Full-time
- Remote
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Software Developer - Data Reliability
Squarepoint Capital
Montreal, QC
As a Reliability Software Engineer on the Data team, you will be central to the infrastructure and operations that keep Squarepoint's data ecosystem running at scale. Our mandate is broad…
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Software Developer (Co-op)
Corpay
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
The team is looking for a candidate that is eager to expand on their development skillsets. We’re looking for someone who is detail-oriented and knows how to work within a team as well as…
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Senior Software Engineer - Product (Toronto)
Bite
Remote, Canada
- $140,000 to $200,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
- Remote
Bite is a fast-growing company reimagining the self-service experience for restaurants through software-driven kiosks and omnichannel digital ordering. We don't build hardware - but we…
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AI-DNA Senior Site Reliability Engineer
IgniteTech
Canada
- Full-time
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Java Fullstack Developer
LTM
Ontario · Ontario, Canada
- $90,000 to $125,000 USD / year
- Full-time
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Senior Software Engineer - Backend
Evertz
Burlington, Ontario
- Full-time
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will combine strong software engineering fundamentals with modern AI-assisted development practices. You will work on the evertz.io microservices and…
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Embedded Software Engineer
Evertz
Burlington, Ontario
- $60,000 to $90,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
We're looking for a passionate Embedded Software Engineer to join our development team, where you'll play a key role in designing, implementing, and maintaining embedded software for…
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Software Engineer, Intermediate or Senior
Index - Web Marketing Agency
Montreal, Quebec
- Full-time
…part of its expansion, Index is looking for a new full time Software Engineer to be part of its Montreal…
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Java Backend Developer
LTM
Ontario · Ontario, Canada
- $85,000 to $120,000 USD / year
- Full-time
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Senior Software Developer - Agentic System
Coveo
Montreal, Quebec
- Full-time

Arista Networks

Senior/Lead Software Engineer, Layer1

Vancouver, BC, Canada

The new hire base pay for this role has a pay range of $120,000 to $195,000 across Canada. · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: The new hire base pay for this role has a pay range of $120,000 to $195,000 across Canada.
Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 10, 2026

Original job description

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

As a Layer1 software engineer, you will get to work on software that manages the physical layer, where packets meet the outside world. Stable and reliable physical connectivity is critical for any network and that is your challenge. You will get to write control software that brings to life everything from the ubiquitous 1GBASE-T connectors to 1.6T long reach optics that provide fiber connectivity across continents. Your software will need to work across a wide variety of forwarding engines, connectors and interface chips called gearboxes, which allow our hardware platforms to support diverse physical connectivity options within a product family. You will build instrumentation and telemetry tools that track physical link health parameters reported by the Layer1 components and enable operators to monitor and troubleshoot their links effectively. You will also work closely with our Optics teams to define standards for new media and bring them to market.

Arista Software Engineering roles demand a strong and broad software engineering background. While the primary focus area for this role is Layer1 software, the role will cover all aspects of software development spanning the addition of new features, debugging problems and fine tuning code for scalability and performance. You will own your projects from definition to deployment and customer interactions, and you will be responsible for the quality of everything you deliver.

Arista Software Engineering prides itself on a supportive and growth oriented culture. Over time, as your interests change, coupled with evolving business needs you will have the opportunity to switch from Layer1 to other areas, if you like.

What You’ll Do

Interface with customers, product management and hardware engineers to come up with innovative new Layer1 features.
Architect, design and manage the development of these features.
Develop and maintain features using C, C++ and Python, review and contribute to functional and design specifications. Build automated tests and test infrastructure to test the features.
Work with hardware and manufacturing teams to bring new Layer1 components like Phys and Transceivers to market.
Collaborate with hardware engineers to design optimal software control interfaces for managing Layer1 components.
Provide technical leadership across features, projects and tools.
Work with Customer Support Engineers and customers to analyze, mitigate and fix problems in customer networks.
Work with the System Test Engineers to analyze problems found in their tests and provide fixes for those problems.
Mentor new and junior engineers to bring them up to speed in Arista's software development environment.

Qualifications

BS Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering + 8 years experience, or MS Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering + 6 years experience, or Ph.D. in Computer Science/Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering + 3 years experience, or equivalent work experience
Expert knowledge of C or C++ and Python.
Knowledge of UNIX or Linux
Knowledge of digital communication technologies like modulation and signal encoding schemes is a plus.
Understanding of IP networking and/or distributed systems is a plus
Experience working with low level hardware components is a plus
Applied understanding of software engineering principles
Strong problem solving and software troubleshooting skills
Ability to design a solution and implement features independently.
Ability to work in small teams.

Additional Information

The new hire base pay for this role has a pay range of $120,000 to $195,000 across Canada. 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

You will architect, design, and manage the development of Layer1 networking features while collaborating with hardware and manufacturing teams. Additionally, you will provide technical leadership, mentor junior engineers, and work with customers to analyze and resolve network issues.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Engineering with at least 3 to 8 years of relevant experience depending on the degree level. Expert knowledge of C, C++, and Python, along with a strong background in software engineering principles, is required.

Skills

C
C++
Python
UNIX
Linux
Layer1 software
Digital communication
Signal encoding
IP networking
Distributed systems
Hardware components
Software engineering
Troubleshooting
Telemetry
Instrumentation

Benefits

Medical
Dental
Vision
Wellbeing
Income protection
Group Retirement Savings Plan
Equity
Bonuses

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Layer1
Networking
Data center
C
C++
Python
UNIX
Linux
Telemetry
Instrumentation
Phys
Transceivers
Signal encoding
IP networking
Distributed systems
Hardware engineering
Software development
Scalability
Performance tuning
Debugging
Cloud computing
Artificial intelligence
Software-defined networking
1GBASE-T
1.6T optics

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