Software development jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 22, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,070
Employers: 1,517

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $116,111Across 446 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $140,203Across 120 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $54.93Across 68 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 10%410 listings
Hybrid: 40%1,630 listings
On-site: 49%1,989 listings

Not specified: 1% (41 listings)

Employers hiring include Amazon (117), Genetec (63), RBC (61).

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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Software Test Engineer
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Full-time
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Added 18 days ago
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Contract
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QNX Senior Systems Software Developer
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Ottawa, ON
Full-time
QNX, a division of BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB), provides the trusted foundation that software-defined and physical AI systems depend on to operate safely and predictably in the…
Added 14 days ago
QNX Senior Systems Software Developer
BlackBerry QNX
Ottawa, ON
Full-time
QNX, a division of BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB), provides the trusted foundation that software-defined and physical AI systems depend on to operate safely and predictably in the…

BlackBerry QNX

QNX Senior Systems Software Developer

Ottawa, ON, Canada

Pay: $108,750.00 - $152,250.00
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 30, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 8, 2026

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Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Job Description:

QNX, a division of BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB), provides the trusted foundation that software-defined and physical AI systems depend on to operate safely and predictably in the real world. For nearly half a century, QNX has powered safety-critical applications where failure is not an option. The business leads the way in delivering safe and secure operating systems, hypervisors, middleware, solutions, and development tools, along with the support and services delivered by trusted embedded software experts. Today, QNX technology underpins hundreds of millions of vehicles on the road and a wide range of mission-critical systems across industrial controls, robotics, medical devices, commercial transportation, rail, and aerospace and defense.

Are you the person we are looking for? 

Our customers count on us to convert awesome ideas into great products and services. The QNX Board Support Package (BSP) Team is looking for Driver Developers (Software Dev II & Senior’s) to design and implement the next generation computing platforms for a Tier 1 automotive customer. This person will be part of a development team responsible for creating software drivers to support next-gen hardware peripherals on some of the most advanced hardware platforms available. You must be someone with ideas and real passion for software delivered to maximize reuse, efficiency, and simplicity.

In return for your skills, expertise and enthusiasm, we will provide you with an attractive compensation & comprehensive benefits package. We have some of the brightest minds working on cutting edge platforms at QNX. Join us and you’ll become part of a team that is already leading the way and there is no telling what you could accomplish.

You will have:

A successful track record of developing drivers for various hardware peripherals including the adaptation of existing drivers for embedded platforms.
Proven aptitude for BSP development such as board bring up, enhancement of existing software and performance tuning.
Enthusiastic about developing new driver architectures to support future hardware peripheral advancements.
Focused on ensuring software is held to our quality standards
Interested in opportunities to develop software under specialised safety standards such as ISO26262, IEC61508 etc.

You will have the following technical skills:

Bootloader and board bring up skills such as u-boot/DRAM controller initialization / system clock configuration / GPIO & pinmux)
Experience with serial driver development for UARTs, i2c, SPI, CAN, input devices, touch controllers etc
Storage device driver development targeting block storage devices, UFS, SD/eMMC, AHCI/SATA, or flash technology (NAND/NOR)
High speed complex communication busses like PCIe, USB
Experience writing drivers for wired and wireless networking interfaces
Development know-how on power management, DVFS, thermal management, etc
Domain expertise with security hardware and firmware (TPM, TrustZone, etc.)

You will have the following skills & experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent experience
Established software development experience
In-depth knowledge of C and Assembly programming languages.
Hands on development experience using embedded operating systems (QNX, Linux, GreenHills, VXworks preferred)
Prior experience in driver development is essential
Experience writing software for major processor architectures (ARM, x86, PPC, etc.)
Hands on experience in the development of software following either safety standards (ISO26262, IEC61508 etc) or MIL standards would be a standout skill

For the Senior level roles, you will also be able to demonstrate:

Writing of QNX or Linux device drivers
Ownership of complete subsystems with ability to work independently to completion
Mastery across multiple bus architectures and communication protocols
Project leadership or team leadership experience

Your work will affect millions of users and be essential to the success of QNX.

Imagine what you could do at QNX!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Compensation Hiring Base Salary Range:

$108,750.00 - $152,250.00

Please be advised that the compensation hiring range indicated herein is provided solely as a good-faith estimate of expected base compensation for the position. The actual compensation offered will be determined at the time of hire and is contingent upon multiple factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s qualifications, relevant experience, demonstrated skills, and results of assessments conducted during the hiring process.

Bonus:

The BlackBerry Variable Incentive Pay (VIP) program is an organization-wide bonus incentive program which aims to reward full-time eligible employees for their contribution to BlackBerry’s success. VIP payments are made in addition to base salary and factor in company’s performance as a way for employees to share in BlackBerry’s achievements.

Benefits:

The BlackBerry Employee Benefits programs offer a wide range of benefits that support your physical, financial and personal well-being. BlackBerry remains committed to offering affordable benefits including coverage for medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, retirement, employee share purchase program and paid-time-off to those that meet the eligibility requirements.

Disclosure of Position Status:

This is an active opening. We are seeking to fill this position immediately

Disclosure of Artificial Intelligence:

We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select applicants at any stage of our recruitment process. All applications are reviewed and evaluated by our hiring team.

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Responsibilities

The developer will design and implement software drivers for next-generation hardware peripherals on advanced computing platforms. They will be responsible for board bring-up, performance tuning, and ensuring software meets rigorous safety standards.

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering and established experience in driver development using C and Assembly. Proficiency with embedded operating systems and knowledge of safety standards like ISO26262 is essential.

Skills

C
Assembly
QNX
Linux
Device driver development
BSP development
Bootloader
PCIe
USB
ISO26262
IEC61508
Embedded systems
Power management
Hardware peripherals
Communication protocols
System architecture

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement plan
Employee share purchase program
Paid time off
Bonus incentive program

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

QNX
BlackBerry
BSP
Driver development
Embedded systems
C
Assembly
Bootloader
U-boot
DRAM
GPIO
UART
I2C
SPI
CAN
UFS
SD/eMMC
PCIe
USB
ISO26262
IEC61508
ARM
x86
Power management
Thermal management
TrustZone
TPM
Automotive
Software-defined systems
Hypervisors

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