Software development jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 2, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 3,989
Employers: 1,470

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $114,800Across 459 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $140,730Across 111 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $52.87Across 70 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 10%397 listings
Hybrid: 41%1,640 listings
On-site: 48%1,918 listings

Not specified: 1% (34 listings)

Employers hiring include Amazon (108), Genetec (65), 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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ATS Automation

Controls Systems Software Designer - Robot

Cambridge, ON, N3H 4R7, Canada

Pay: Pay Rate: $36.54 - $50.24
Experience: 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in industrial automation, specializing in robot software design for complex PLC‑ and robot‑based systems.
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 11, 2026

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Original job description

Join our globally growing team at ATS Industrial Automation where we create complex automation solutions at the highest level that sustainably impact lives around the world.

At ATS, a publicly traded global company with a proud 40-year history, we help drive the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. At ATS Industrial Automation, what we do matters - both to our customers and to their customers. With 1000 skilled employees around the world, we design, build and service mission-critical automated assembly and test solutions for mobility, nuclear and specialty automation. Our customers are leaders in their industries and rely on us to deliver what we promise - on time and on budget. Combined with our broad product portfolio, financial strength and global presence, we provide our customers with the best automation solutions wherever and whenever they need them.

MAJOR DUTIES

Job Details

Total Compensation & Benefits:

Pay Rate: $36.54 - $50.24
Eligible for Annual Incentive Bonus
Stock Purchase Plan
3 Weeks Vacation
Health Care Benefits + $600 Health Care Spending Account
Employee Engagement Events (Employee BBQ’s and lunches, weekly treat day, etc.)
Employee Development Programs

High ownership. Deep technical execution. Trusted delivery.

Controls Software Designers on our team create robust, production‑ready automation solutions that operate in demanding industrial environments. We work on complex systems where reliability, performance, and execution quality are critical. Designers stay closely connected to system behavior during integration and site installation, using practical experience to refine designs and elevate future solutions.

Our projects support nuclear industries, consumer products, specialized industrial equipment, automotive manufacturing, and other high‑performance production environments.

What You’ll Do

Develop and structure robot control programs, establishing motion strategy, sequencing philosophy, process handling, recovery behavior, and system interaction logic.
Perform full system integration, both in‑house and at customer sites as required. Integrate with motion systems, vision systems, safety devices, lasers, sensors, feeders, printers, and other peripheral equipment.
Work cross‑functionally with design, assembly, and management teams to deliver cohesive automation systems.
Execute work with awareness of project schedules, scope and budget constraints, raising concerns early when technical decisions may impact delivery.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

How You’ll Work

Take ownership of assigned software scope and deliver against agreed project loading and milestone commitments.
Operate as a self‑starter, taking initiative to move work forward and resolve issues with minimal supervision.
Support multiple concurrent projects without sacrificing quality or predictability.
Accurately track time to project and indirect codes and communicate risks, scope changes, conflicts, or capacity constraints early and consistently.
Develop software in compliance with approved engineering procedures, quality requirements, and review practices.

What We’re Looking For

7+ years of progressively responsible experience in industrial automation, specializing in robot software design for complex PLC‑ and robot‑based systems.
Demonstrated experience originating and structuring Robot programs, including sequencing, safety behavior, diagnostics, and recovery logic.
Hands-on experience programming, integrating, and validating industrial robots (ABB/FANUC/KUKA)
Proven ability to independently deliver software scope across concurrent projects with minimal oversight
Strong PLC/software architecture, troubleshooting, and root‑cause problem‑solving skills.
Clear, professional communication in both technical and customer‑facing situations.

Nice to Have

Post‑secondary Engineering Degree or Diploma (Electrical, Automation, Systems, Computer Engineering, or equivalent).
Familiarity with industrial network architectures, including VLAN segmentation, managed switches, and PLC‑based Ethernet networks (PROFINET / EtherNet/IP)
Hands‑on experience with:

Rockwell Automation (Studio 5000, ControlLogix, GuardLogix, FactoryTalk)
Siemens (TIA Portal, S7‑1500, PROFINET / PROFIBUS, distributed safety)

What Success Looks Like

Software programs are clean, well structured, maintainable, and purpose‑built
Integration issues are anticipated and addressed early
Software behaves predictably across normal operation, fault conditions, and recovery
Technical decisions balance quality, schedule, and practical constraints
Work is delivered on schedule and within project budget expectations
Your input is trusted by project teams

Why should you join ATS Industrial Automation?

Be a part of an engaged, empowered and innovative global workforce
We offer a robust total rewards package- Competitive starting salaries, comprehensive health and dental benefits, overtime pay, employee bonus, RSP matching, Employee Share Purchase Program
We provide awesome work perks such as treat days, gourmet coffee and beverages, subsidized breakfast and lunches in our cafeteria, employee referral bonuses and lots more.
We are intentional about your professional growth and development through internal career opportunities and our educational reimbursement program.

The compensation offered will be based on the local job market and may vary depending on factors such as the job-related knowledge, skills, experience of the selected candidate, as well as other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of these benefits will be provided when the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment.

This role represents an existing vacancy within the organization.

ATS is in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act (AODA), 2005 and will, upon request, assist those who may require specific accommodations due to a personal disability. We would ask that those who require assistance to notify our offices as soon as possible if accommodation is necessary

The ATS applicant tracking system may utilize AI software with pre‑defined, rule‑based filters to organize and manage application materials. Rule‑based filters operate solely on fixed criteria and do not perform autonomous evaluation or generate independent recommendations. All hiring decisions continue to involve human review and judgment.

If you're excited about this role, but do not meet all the qualifications listed above, you are still encouraged to apply.

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More about this job

Responsibilities

Develop and structure robot control programs while performing full system integration for complex automation solutions. Work cross-functionally with design and assembly teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Requirements

Requires 7+ years of experience in industrial automation with a focus on robot software design and PLC integration. Candidates should have hands-on experience with industrial robots and strong troubleshooting skills.

Skills

Robot control programming
PLC programming
System integration
Motion systems
Vision systems
Safety devices
Troubleshooting
Root-cause analysis
ABB
FANUC
KUKA
Rockwell Automation
Siemens
Industrial automation
Software architecture
Project management

Benefits

Annual incentive bonus
Stock purchase plan
3 weeks vacation
Health care benefits
Health care spending account
Employee engagement events
Employee development programs
RSP matching
Employee referral bonuses
Educational reimbursement program

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Industrial Automation
Robot Software Design
PLC
ABB
FANUC
KUKA
Rockwell Automation
Studio 5000
ControlLogix
GuardLogix
FactoryTalk
Siemens
TIA Portal
S7-1500
PROFINET
EtherNet/IP
Motion Strategy
System Integration
Safety Devices
Vision Systems
Automation Solutions
Manufacturing
Engineering
Software Architecture
Root-cause Problem-solving
Diagnostics
Recovery Logic
Project Management
VLAN
Managed Switches

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