Software development jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 9, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,103
Employers: 1,531

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $114,530Across 470 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $143,032Across 106 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $51.84Across 89 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 10%398 listings
Hybrid: 42%1,704 listings
On-site: 48%1,973 listings

Not specified: 1% (28 listings)

Employers hiring include Amazon (116), Genetec (65), Electronic Arts (56).

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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Broadcom

Principal Software Engineer

Ottawa, ON, Canada

$114,400 to $183,000 CAD / year · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: $114,400 to $183,000 CAD / year
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Mar 29, 2027
Experience: Bachelor's degree in engineering and 12+ years of related experience
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 30, 2026

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Job Description:

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and deliver Control Software and or Firmware for Ultra High-performance electronic products. In addition, you may provide technical leadership to a small multi-faceted design team. We are looking for candidates who thrive in a fast-paced, start-up-like environment. We believe in small teams of highly experienced engineers. As such, we have a One Person One Project development culture so that you will own all aspects of a design, including Firmware, Microcode, Drivers, and upper-level control software. Our Cradle to Grave lifecycle product development means ownership does not end at product ship. You will assist with customer trials, address field issues, and ensure product sustainability. You will work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team of engineers. In addition, Joint development programs may require extensive interaction with partner engineering teams.

Key Qualifications & Experience:

Background in developing embedded system software for large-scale complex multi-processor product architectures.
In-depth understanding of complete system software (System bring up & Diagnostics to run time control operating system and support applications)
Debugging & Testing: Expertise with debugging tools and testing techniques (unit testing, system-level testing)
Demonstrate lifecycle product ownership of complex products. Participating in a cross-functional team from product inception to volume production
Work with support groups, including Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Customer Support, Compliance, Safety, and Sustainability
Bachelor's degree in engineering and 12+ years of related experience

Beneficial Experience:

Small Team Lead or proven technical mentor

Compensation and Benefits

The annual base salary range for this position is CAD 114,400.00 To CAD 183,000.00

As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements.

Broadcom offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental and vision plans, RRSP participation including company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays; and paid sick leave and vacation time. The company follows all applicable laws for leaves of absence.

Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.

If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.

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Responsibilities

You will design, develop, and deliver control software and firmware for high-performance electronic products while owning all aspects of the design lifecycle. Additionally, you will provide technical leadership to a multi-faceted team and collaborate with cross-functional groups from product inception to volume production.

Requirements

Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 12 years of related experience in embedded system software development. Proficiency in system bring-up, debugging, and lifecycle product ownership for complex multi-processor architectures is required.

Skills

Embedded system software
Firmware development
Microcode
Device drivers
System bring up
Diagnostics
Unit testing
System-level testing
Debugging
Technical leadership
Cross-functional collaboration
Product lifecycle management
Multi-processor architectures

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
RRSP participation
Company matching
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Employee Assistance Program
Paid holidays
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation time
Discretionary annual bonus
Equity grant
Annual equity awards

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Embedded Systems
Firmware
Software Engineering
Microcode
Drivers
System Bring Up
Diagnostics
Unit Testing
System-level Testing
Debugging
Product Lifecycle
Multi-processor
Technical Leadership
Cross-functional Team
Sustainability
Compliance
Manufacturing
Electronic Products

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