Software development jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 22, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,084
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%1,636 listings
On-site: 49%1,997 listings

Not specified: 1% (41 listings)

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

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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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Ciena

Hardware Systems Architect (Optical Networking)

Ottawa, ON, Canada

Pay: $89,400 to $142,800 CAD / year
Job type: Full-time
Experience: Experience: 10+ years of hardware, system design, or system support experience in optical networking or related high-speed technologies.
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 19, 2026

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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.

As a System Architect within Ciena’s Optical Networks Systems Architecture team, this role drives the architecture, validation, and evolution of next-generation coherent optical networking platforms. The position influences product direction from concept definition through deployment by integrating optical, electrical, software, and networking technologies. Contributions directly support solutions used by service providers, cloud providers, and network operators worldwide.

How you will make an impact:

Architect coherent optical line card solutions, including requirements definition, functional partitioning, and system-level modeling across optical, electrical, and control subsystems.
Define architectural requirements for optical protection methods and coherent modem-based systems, including performance expectations, signal flows, control integration, and interoperability constraints.
Lead evaluations of high-speed hardware architectures involving 400/800/1600GE+ connectivity standards, SerDes technologies, pluggable optics, and backplane or fabric integration.
Define system-level interactions across hardware, firmware, software, and management interfaces while guiding key technical decisions throughout product development.
Guide system integration activities, including hardware characterization, modem performance validation, software bring-up, and interoperability testing.
Oversee end-to-end system-level validation that replicates customer use cases and investigate complex technical issues identified during bring-up and testing.
Produce technical documentation, present architectural content, and collaborate across engineering, PLM, and field teams to resolve customer issues and align product direction.

The must haves:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering.
Experience: 10+ years of hardware, system design, or system support experience in optical networking or related high-speed technologies.
Demonstrated experience defining system architectures and driving technical decisions across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Application of coherent optical systems and line card architecture in product development environments.
Background in optical protection architectures and high-speed signal integrity.
Application of networking protocols, including Ethernet (400/800/1600GE+) and OTN.
Utilization of synchronization technologies, including PTP and SyncE, with analytical and communication skills applied in engineering environments.

Pay Range: The annual salary range for this position is $89,400 - $142,800 CAD.

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

The Hardware Systems Architect will drive the architecture, validation, and evolution of next-generation coherent optical networking platforms. This role involves defining system-level requirements, leading hardware evaluations, and overseeing end-to-end validation across optical, electrical, and software subsystems.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering and at least 10 years of experience in optical networking or high-speed technology design. Proven expertise in coherent optical systems, networking protocols, and multidisciplinary team leadership is required.

Skills

Optical networking
System architecture
Coherent optical systems
Hardware design
Signal integrity
Ethernet
OTN
PTP
SyncE
SerDes
Pluggable optics
System-level modeling
Firmware
Software integration
Interoperability testing

Benefits

Medical plan
Dental plan
Vision plan
DCPP with company matching
Employee Stock Purchase Program
Employee Assistance Program
Company-paid holidays
Paid sick leave
Vacation time
Paid Family Leave

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Keywords

Hardware Systems Architect
Optical Networking
Coherent Optical
400GE
800GE
1600GE
SerDes
Pluggable Optics
Backplane
Fabric Integration
Firmware
System Integration
Hardware Characterization
Modem Performance
Interoperability Testing
Ethernet
OTN
PTP
SyncE
Electrical Engineering
Computer Engineering
System Modeling
Signal Flows
Control Integration
Product Development

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