Software engineer jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 5, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,136
Employers: 870

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $126,653Across 270 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $152,639Across 88 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $53.39Across 34 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 12%254 listings
Hybrid: 42%888 listings
On-site: 45%966 listings

Not specified: 1% (28 listings)

Employers hiring include Amazon (90), Okta (44), Arista Networks (38).

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 engineer jobs in Canada

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Senior Software Engineer, Data - Mapping
Lyft
Toronto, ON
As a Senior Software Engineer, Data on the Mapping team, you will collaborate with our world-class team of engineers, product managers, and scientists to grow and improve the quality of…
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Senior Software Engineer - Systems
UrbanLogiq
Vancouver, BC
- $120,000 to $160,000 USD / year
- Full-time
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Senior Software Engineer (Backend)
Motion
Remote, Canada
- Full-time
- Remote
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Senior Software Engineer (Infrastructure)
Motion
Remote, Canada
- Full-time
- Remote
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Software Engineer
The MRG Group
Toronto, ON
- $85,000 to $130,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Software Development Engineer, Frontier Outposts, Edge Services Team
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
Edge Services builds and operates the software that provisions, manages, and maintains AWS Outposts and edge infrastructure at customer
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Staff Software Engineer, Backend
Okta
Toronto, ON
- $160,000 to $220,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Senior Staff Software Engineer
Kaseya Careers
Toronto, ON
Kaseya is the leading provider of AI-powered IT management and cybersecurity software, serving Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and internal IT organizations worldwide. Our comprehensive…
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Platform Backend Engineer - Go/Rust & Distributed Systems
Kaseya Careers
Toronto, ON
- $160,000 to $240,000 CAD / year
Kaseya is the leading provider of AI-powered IT management and cybersecurity software, serving Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and internal IT organizations worldwide. Our comprehensive…
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Toronto, ON
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Software Development Engineer, Ordering
Amazon
Vancouver, BC
We, the Ordering team, need strong software development engineers, able to dive deep into abstract problems and come up with innovative designs to help us continuously make our platform…
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Senior Software Engineer (AI Integration & Modernization)
Jonas Software
Markham, ON · Canada - Markham - Ontario
- Full-time
Jonas Software is the leading provider of enterprise management software solutions to over 40 different vertical markets. Within these vertical markets, Jonas has acquired over 185 unique…
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Robotics - Software Development Engineer
Amazon
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Sr. Software Development Engineer, Charge Calc
Amazon
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
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Software Development Engineer, Amazon Customer Service
Amazon
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
…experiences to millions of customers worldwide, and we're seeking a Software Development Engineer to help build the next generation of intelligent solutions. In this role, you'll design and…
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Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Software Development Engineer, WW Deals & Promotions
Amazon
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
…experiences that delight Amazon shoppers around the globe? As a Software Development Engineer II on our WW Deals and Promotions team in Vancouver, you'll have the opportunity to do just…
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Sr Software Engineer / Sr Java Developer
J&M Group
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join our backend engineering team. This role focuses on designing and delivering high-throughput, low-latency, and resilient…
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AI Software Engineer
Associate Staffing
Richmond, BC
- Contract
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Software Development Engineer, Amazon Fulfillment Technologies (AFT) - Outbound/Flow, FOX
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Toronto, ON
Amazon Fulfillment Technologies builds software, hardware, and processes that help tens of thousands of employees deliver billions of items a year from over eighty warehouses worldwide. We…
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Senior Software Engineer - Design Systems - Frontend
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Lead, Robotics Software Engineer
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North Vancouver, BC
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Embedded Software Engineer - New Grad
Ciena
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
Join a team developing real-time embedded software for flagship networking products. This opportunity provides exp
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Senior Software Engineer, Ops Platform
Lime
Remote, Canada
- $136,000 to $187,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
- Remote
We are looking for an experienced engineer to join our Operations Platform team, where you will be instrumental in power
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Software Development Engineer, Demand Tech
Amazon
Toronto, ON

Ciena

Embedded Software Engineer - New Grad

Ottawa, ON, Canada

Pay Range: The annual pay range for this role is $68,800 - $109,800 · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: Pay Range: The annual pay range for this role is $68,800 - $109,800
Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 24, 2026

Original job description

As the global leader in high-speed connectivity, Ciena is committed to a people-first approach. Our teams enjoy a culture focused on prioritizing a flexible work environment that empowers individual growth, well-being, and belonging. We’re a technology company that leads with our humanity - driving our business priorities alongside meaningful social, community, and societal impact.

Join a team developing real-time embedded software for flagship networking products. This opportunity provides exposure to platform and application software spanning hardware interfaces, system services, and embedded application development. Contributions help enable reliable, scalable software capabilities across multiple product areas.

How you will make an impact:

Design, implement, and maintain real-time embedded platform and application software.
Develop hardware and software interfaces that bridge abstraction layers.
Build fault and alarm subsystems to detect, report, and manage defects.
Create system applications for traffic protection, equipment protection, and performance monitoring.
Develop platform interfaces that abstract low-level software and hardware components.

The must haves:

Education: Enrolled in a bachelor’s or master's degree in computer or electrical engineering, computer science, or similar disciplines
Experience: Previous internship, co-op, or applied project experience relevant to the role.
Coding with C or C++
High-level programming and scripting languages such as Python or bash
Knowledge of software revision control systems such as git
Familiarity with software design patterns (e.g., blocking vs non-blocking, multithreading)

Nice to haves:

Developing software for embedded systems or telecom products
Understanding of real-time operating systems and embedded systems
Software development tools such as git, BitBucket, Gerrit, Jira, etc.
Unit test frameworks such as Google Test, JUnit, Robot, PyTest, Unity and the like
Debuggers and tools (e.g., gdb), especially for troubleshooting embedded systems
Software development methodologies such as Agile or Waterfall
Bare metal programming

Pay Range: The annual pay range for this role is $68,800 - $109,800

Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available.

Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission. In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time. We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

At Ciena, we are committed to building and fostering an environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, and heard. Ciena values the diversity of its workforce and respects its employees as individuals. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination.

Ciena is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

If contacted in relation to a job opportunity, please advise Ciena of any accommodation measures you may require.

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Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain real-time embedded platform and application software for networking products. Develop hardware and software interfaces, fault subsystems, and system applications for traffic and equipment protection.

Requirements

Candidates must be enrolled in a bachelor’s or master's degree in computer or electrical engineering, computer science, or a similar discipline. Proficiency in C or C++ and experience with scripting languages and software revision control systems are required.

Skills

C
C++
Python
Bash
Git
Embedded software
Real-time operating systems
Multithreading
Software design patterns
Debugging
Unit testing
Agile
Waterfall
Hardware interfaces
System services

Benefits

Medical plan
Dental plan
Vision plan
401(K)
DCPP
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Employee Assistance Program
Company-paid holidays
Paid sick leave
Vacation time
Paid family leave

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Embedded Software
Networking
C
C++
Python
Bash
Git
BitBucket
Gerrit
Jira
Google Test
JUnit
Robot
PyTest
Unity
Gdb
Agile
Waterfall
Real-time Operating Systems
Bare Metal Programming
Hardware Interfaces
System Services
Fault Subsystems
Traffic Protection
Performance Monitoring
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Computer Science

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