Software development jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 22, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,135
Employers: 1,538

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $116,221Across 451 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $140,203Across 120 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $55.25Across 74 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 10%410 listings
Hybrid: 40%1,666 listings
On-site: 49%2,018 listings

Not specified: 1% (41 listings)

Employers hiring include Amazon (115), Genetec (63), RBC (59).

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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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Ballard Spahr LLP

Senior Controls Software Developer

Burnaby, BC, Canada

Pay: The salary range for this position is between $93,840 – $117,300.
Experience: A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in production-grade embedded software development.
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 21, 2026

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Original job description

Product Engineering has an immediate opening for a Senior Controls Software Engineer to join the Systems Engineering team. Successful candidates will possess demonstrated capability and proven experience in advanced control systems development, embedded software architecture, and reliable, sustainable, and scalable controls software design and implementation. This role requires experience utilizing software implementation and testing toolchains, as well as authoring detailed requirements, design specifications, and test reports. Additionally, the ideal candidate has experience collaborating on system-level requirements and working knowledge of functional safety and cybersecurity standards and best practices to support ECU and software-level safety implementations. The successful candidate will collaborate effectively within cross-functional engineering teams, work independently when required, and demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Responsibilities:

Engage across the control system and software development lifecycle (SDLC), including design, implementation, and verification/validation.
Develop controls and software requirements for fuel cell systems using formal requirements management tools (e.g., Jama), contribute to software architecture, and implement/verify software using Structured Text, C/C++, or Model-Based Design (MATLAB/Simulink).
Contribute as a controls/software subject matter expert in DFMEA, HARA, and TARA activities alongside functional safety and systems teams.
Support the derivation of functional safety and cybersecurity requirements for fuel cell controls by reviewing high-level safety concepts and participating in analyses such as FMEA, FTA, and FMEDA.
Contribute to engineering work products aligned with ISO 26262 (functional safety) and ISO/SAE 21434 / ISO 24089 (cybersecurity / software updates).
Collaborate with system and software architects to develop modular, scalable, and reusable software architectures that fulfill functional safety and cybersecurity goals.
Support control system and software qualification (DVP&R) by executing test cases and documenting verification evidence.
Design and implement algorithms for signal processing, closed-loop control strategies, communication protocols, and fault diagnostics management.
Verify and validate software using simulation models, Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test benches, and lab/field test environments.
Utilize software version control and participate in automated CI/CD testing and release pipelines.
Follow and help improve embedded software development processes in alignment with industry standards (e.g., ISO 26262 Part 6).
Troubleshoot complex integrated systems from both hardware and software perspectives.
Prepare technical documentation (requirements, design specifications, test plans/matrices, and test reports) and participate in engineering change management.
Drive technology innovation and continuous improvement across systems control engineering workflows.
Work under the direction of the Controls Engineering Director within cross-functional teams to implement systems engineering processes, including technical reviews.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
A minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in production-grade embedded software development.
Proficiency in Structured Text for embedded microcontroller development, alongside strong experience in embedded C/C++ and/or Model-Based Design (MATLAB/Simulink).
Working proficiency in Python for scripting, data analysis, or test automation.
Experience using Git for version control and working within modern CI/CD development pipelines (e.g., GitLab or Azure DevOps).
Familiarity with Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) platforms (e.g., Jama Connect, Siemens Polarion) for requirements tracking and test coverage.
In-depth understanding and practical experience in digital signal processing (filtering, sampling), state machines, and dynamic control algorithms.
Proven experience in embedded software architecture, hardware abstraction layer (HAL)/driver integration, and application-layer control design.
Solid understanding of microcontroller architectures (MCUs), real-time operating systems (RTOS), task scheduling, and memory management.
Hands-on experience commissioning, calibrating, and troubleshooting real-time control systems.
Commitment to high-quality software engineering standards and coding style guidelines (e.g., MISRA).
Working knowledge of functional safety (ISO 26262) and cybersecurity standards (ISO/SAE 21434), with experience contributing to safety-critical software lifecycles.
Familiarity with FMEA, HARA, or hazard analysis workflows in product development.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proactive approach to documentation, technical reporting, and collaborative problem-solving.

Nice to Have:

Familiarity with secondary scripting and development languages: C#, JavaScript, HTML, and Linux Shell/Bash.
Extensive experience with CAN bus networks and vehicle communication protocols (J1939, XCP/CCP, UDSonCAN, UDSonIP / DoIP).
Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic instrumentation (pressure, temperature, flow sensors) or fuel cell systems.
Familiarity with power electronics interfaces and high/low-voltage components (LV/HV batteries, motor drives, inverters, DC/DC converters).
Hands-on experience creating or maintaining CI/CD pipelines and automated HIL test frameworks.
Practical experience applying agentic AI tools to accelerate software design, implementation, and verification.
Familiarity with SysML modeling tools and Agile/Scrum development methodologies.

Ballard values diversity in the workplace and is committed to Employment Equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

The salary range for this position is between $93,840 – $117,300. Candidate's experience, education, and relevant skills will be taken into consideration when placing within the range.

Our Values

Listen & Deliver | Quality. Always. | Inspire Excellence | Row Together | Own It

Ballard values diversity in the workplace and is committed to Employment Equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates.

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Responsibilities

The developer will design, implement, and verify controls software for fuel cell systems throughout the full development lifecycle. They will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with functional safety and cybersecurity standards.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline and possess at least 5 years of experience in production-grade embedded software development. Proficiency in C/C++, Model-Based Design, and industry-standard safety protocols is required.

Skills

Embedded software development
C/C++
MATLAB/Simulink
Structured Text
Python
Git
CI/CD
Functional safety
Cybersecurity
ISO 26262
ISO/SAE 21434
Digital signal processing
Real-time operating systems
Hardware-in-the-loop
Requirements management
Control systems

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Keywords

Embedded software
Controls engineering
Fuel cell systems
ISO 26262
ISO/SAE 21434
MATLAB
Simulink
C++
Python
Git
CI/CD
Jama
HIL
RTOS
FMEA
HARA
TARA
Digital signal processing
CAN bus
Mechatronics
Software architecture
Functional safety
Cybersecurity
Requirements management
Automated testing
Version control
System engineering
Diagnostics
Microcontroller
MISRA

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