Software development jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 28, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 6,127
Employers: 1,918

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $113,666Across 653 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $56.68Across 214 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $145,627Across 128 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $59.97Across 19 listings
Average starting payCAD / month: $6,118Across 11 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 8%482 listings
Hybrid: 39%2,391 listings
On-site: 53%3,227 listings

Not specified: <1% (27 listings)

Employers hiring include S M Software Solutions Inc (247), Amazon (137), Electronic Arts (70).

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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Software Developer Embedded Systems II (Full Time) – Canada
Cisco
Montreal, QC · Saint-Laurent, QC
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Software Developer Embedded Systems II (Full Time) – Canada
Cisco
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Software Developer II (Full Time) - Canada
Cisco
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Software Developer Embedded Systems II (Full Time) – Canada
Cisco
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
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Software Developer Embedded Systems II (Full Time) – Canada
Cisco
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Site Reliability Engineer
Porter Airlines Inc.
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
This is a hands-on engineering role where you'll work closely with Software Developers, Cloud Engineers and Cybersecurity to improve platform reliability, automate operational processes,…
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Senior Embedded Software Engineer
Pulsenics Inc.
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Pulsenics is seeking a Senior Embedded Software Engineer with 7+ years of experience to lead and evolve the embedded firmware architecture that underpins our hardware and software solutions…
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Software Developer II (Full Time) - Canada
Cisco
Montreal, QC · Saint-Laurent, QC
- Full-time
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Software Developer Embedded Systems II (Full Time) – Canada
Cisco
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
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Software Developer II (Full Time) - Canada
Cisco
Ottawa, ON · Kanata, ON
- Full-time
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Software Developer II (Full Time) - Canada
Cisco
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Software Developer Embedded Systems II (Full Time) – Canada
Cisco
Ottawa, ON · Kanata, ON
- Full-time
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Software Developer II (Full Time) - Canada
Cisco
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
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Software Developer II (Full Time) - Canada
Cisco
Calgary, AB
- Full-time
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Software Developer Embedded Systems II (Full Time) – Canada
Cisco
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
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Software Developer Embedded Systems I (Full Time) - Canada
Cisco
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
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Full Stack Software Developer
Pulsenics Inc.
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
Pulsenics is seeking a Full Stack Software Developer to help design, build, and operate the core software systems that sit at the center of our hardware-enabled products. This role focuses…
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Senior Software Developer
DNV
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
The Senior Software Developer is responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining data services, APIs, backend systems, and AI-ready data foundations that support scalable platform…
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Senior Full Stack Developer
Symbiotic Digital
Toronto, ON · Downtown Toronto (Ryerson), Ontario
- Contract
successful candidate will contribute across the full software development
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Senior Software Engineer – Core Java, Apache Spark, Python, SQL, Data Processing
Astra-North Infoteck Inc. ~ Conquering today’s challenges, achieving tomorrow’s vision!
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
Senior Software Engineer – Core Java, Apache Spark, Python, Big Data, SQL
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Staff Software Engineer, Quality & Reliability Platform
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Remote, Canada
- Full-time
- Remote
BuildOps is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to set and drive our company-wide technical strategy for building, shipping, and operating reliable software.
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Staff Software Engineer, Quality & Reliability Platform
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Remote, Canada
- Full-time
- Remote
BuildOps is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to set and drive our company-wide technical strategy for building, shipping, and operating reliable software.
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Software Development Engineer, Elastic Block Store
Amazon
Vancouver, BC
…service used by millions of AWS customers is behaving? As a Software Development Engineer on Amazon Elastic Block Store (EBS), you will design, build and operate a self-service telemetry…
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Full Stack Developer
Scalian
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Software Development Engineer in Test (Specialist - Quality Engineering)
LTM
ON · Ontario, Canada
- $103,554 to $115,200 USD / year
- Full-time
Job Title: Software Development Engineer in Test

Cisco

Software Developer II (Full Time) - Canada

Montreal, QC, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 19, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 20, 2026

Original job description

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens.

Applications are accepted until further notice.

Meet the Team

Our hardworking team members are lively programming magic across the globe on teams such as Engineering, Information Technology, Supply Chain, Customer Experience, Security and Trust, etc.

You would play a crucial role in driving next-gen software innovations including cloud, mobile, desktop or security spaces. On any of these teams, you'll get hands-on experience working with applications that make technology accessible no matter what device they're on. See the possibilities when creativity meets develop and build solutions which will transform how we work, live, learn, and play.

Your Impact

As a software developer on our team, you will be the driving force behind crafting user-friendly, reliable software and tools that support critical technology platforms such as operating systems, networks, and databases. You will balance growing our software capabilities with hardware compatibility considerations and have the opportunity to influence develop decisions. We offer diverse opportunities across Applications Development, Database Development, Embedded Networking and OS Development, IT, Security, Test & Quality, and Web Services. You are a collaborative communicator with strong organizational skills and a passion for solving sophisticated challenges. Driven and resourceful, you excel at managing your time efficiently, streamlining processes, and delivering high-quality results on schedule. Join us to apply your problem-solving skills and contribute to innovative software solutions that make a significant impact.

Minimum Qualifications

Meet one of the following (completed within the past 3 years or expected to be completed within the next 12 months):
- A Master's degree with 0 years of work experience; or
- A Bachelor's degree with 2 years of work experience.
- Qualifying education and work experience should be in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
Proficiency in at least one of the following programming or scripting languages: C/C++, Python, or Java, with evidence of recent (within the 12 months) coursework, projects, or work experience.
Experience in quality assurance (QA), testing, and/or debugging in an academic, project-based, or work related setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of Linux, networking concepts, operating system fundamentals, embedded development, and/or machine learning
Experience with databases, web application development, and web services
Knowledge of computer networking and/or cybersecurity
Knowledge of cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud

Why Cisco?

At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.

Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.

We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.

Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:

Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.

U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco’s plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.

U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco’s policies:

10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
1 paid day off for employee’s birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
Exempt employees participate in Cisco’s flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer

For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco’s policies.

Employees On Sales Plans Earn Performance-based Incentive Pay On Top Of Their Base Salary, Which Is Split Between Quota And Non-quota Components, Subject To The Applicable Cisco Plan. For Quota-based Incentive Pay, Cisco Typically Pays As Follows

.75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.

For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.

The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:

New York City Metro Area

$125,700.00 - $203,100.00

Non-Metro New York State & Washington State

$111,700.00 - $180,800.00

For quota-based sales roles on Cisco’s sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.
Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.

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Responsibilities

Develop user-friendly, reliable software and tools for technology platforms such as operating systems, networks, and databases. Collaborate across software development areas, consider hardware compatibility, and deliver high-quality solutions on schedule.

Requirements

Applicants must have a relevant bachelor's degree with two years of work experience or a relevant master's degree with no work experience, completed within the past three years or expected within the next 12 months. They must demonstrate recent experience with at least one of C/C++, Python, or Java, as well as experience in quality assurance, testing, or debugging.

Skills

C/C++
Python
Java
Quality Assurance
Testing
Debugging
Linux
Networking
Operating Systems
Embedded Development
Machine Learning
Database Development
Web Application Development
Web Services
Cybersecurity
Cloud Platforms

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Plan With Matching Contributions
Paid Parental Leave
Short-Term Disability Coverage
Long-Term Disability Coverage
Life Insurance
Restricted Stock Units
Paid Holidays
Floating Holiday
Birthday Leave
Year-End Holiday Shutdown
Personal Wellness Days
Paid Vacation
Sick Leave
Family Emergency Leave
Paid Volunteer Days
Annual Bonus

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Software Development
Applications Development
Database Development
Embedded Networking
Operating System Development
Information Technology
Security
Testing
Quality Assurance
Debugging
C/C++
Python
Java
Linux
Computer Networking
Operating System Fundamentals
Embedded Development
Machine Learning
Databases
Web Applications
Web Services
Cybersecurity
Cloud Platforms
AWS
Microsoft Azure
Google Cloud
Hardware Compatibility
Software Tools
Technology Platforms

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