Software development jobs in Toronto, ON and nearby

Software development jobs within 25 km of Toronto, ON, Canada. Nearby towns and cities are included. Distances are straight-line, not driving distances.

Counted Oct 25, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,460
Employers: 715

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $117,577Across 226 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $61.30Across 96 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $152,130Across 54 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $56.31Across 12 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 0%0 listings
Hybrid: 44%1,074 listings
On-site: 56%1,371 listings

Not specified: 1% (15 listings)

Employers hiring include S M Software Solutions Inc (209), Amazon (59), Virtusa (52).

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 Toronto, ON and nearby

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Application Developer (RQ11754)
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Toronto, ON
- Contract
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Principal Embedded Software Engineer
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Markham, ON
- Full-time
Design and develop software features based on high level customer and product line management requirements
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Lead Embedded Software Engineer
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Markham, ON
- Full-time
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- Contract
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RQ11600 – Software Developer – Full Stack – Senior
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Coherent Corp.

Principal Embedded Software Engineer

15 Allstate Parkway, Suite 680, Markham, ON, L3R 5B4, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 19, 2026

Original job description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Software development – 75%

Design and develop software features based on high level customer and product line management requirements
Develop new features for existing and future products
Resolving bugs and other sustaining issues legacy products
Work with validation and integration engineers optical, hardware and test engineering teams to continuously improve product performance, execution efficiency, and development processes.
Ensure firmware documentation is accurate and up to date.

Teamwork and Support – 25%

Coaching junior software engineers. Drive coding reviews and practices across team
Pre and Post sales customer interactions, provide guidance to Field Application Engineers
Provide input to documentation team

Education & Experience

University degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science
8+ years of experience in embedded software systems
5+ years of experience in Optical Networking industry (L0 and/or L1 equipment)
Familiar with L2/L3 protocols (LLDP, OSPF, BGP etc.)
Expert in C and C++ programming in embedded systems.
Experience with software functions for system products, such as North-Bound Interface, Platform infrastructure, BSP and Applications such as Photonic control, alarms, PMs, Service Management.
Practical experience across the entire Agile development lifecycle, including continuous integration, continuous deployment (CI/CD), and collaboration through DevOps practices.

Skills

Experience in Open-Source code, such as SONiC, FRRouting, Open vSwitch etc., will be a plus.
Familiar with networking protocols (Netconf, Open Config, Yang models etc.) and security protocols
Experience in optical networking (ROADM, ILA) system level features
Able to work and deliver on an aggressive schedule.
Familiar with virtualization and container technologies
Good written and oral communication skills in English. Experience in cross-site development with global teams. Knowledge of Chinese is an asset.
Programming languages: C/C++ , Go, Python
Object-oriented design.
Embedded Linux multi-process design, multi-thread design

Working Conditions

This position is onsite at our Ottawa location
May require occasional off-site meetings or travel
Regular use of a computer and other office equipment is necessary
Interaction with team members and external contacts is a regular part of the job
May require occasional overtime and flexibility in work hours to accommodate the executive’s needs

Physical Requirements

Sitting for extended periods while working on a computer or conducting meetings.
Use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and handling documents.
Occasional lifting of objects or materials up to 20 pounds for administrative tasks.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Mobility within the office environment to attend meetings or interact with colleagues.

Safety Requirements

All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.

Quality and Environmental Responsibilities

Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.

Culture Commitment

Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:

Integrity – Create an Environment of Trust

Collaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas

Accountability – Own the Process and the Outcome

Respect – Recognize the Value in Everyone

Enthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work

Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talentacquisition@coherent.com.

Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!

Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.

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Responsibilities

Design and develop software features for optical line systems and network products, including new product development and sustaining support for legacy products. Collaborate with engineering and customer-facing teams to improve product performance, clarify requirements, maintain firmware documentation, and coach junior engineers.

Requirements

Requires a university degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, at least 8 years of embedded software experience, and at least 5 years in optical networking. Candidates should have expert C/C++ skills, familiarity with networking protocols and optical systems, and experience across Agile development, CI/CD, and DevOps practices.

Skills

Embedded Software Development
C
C++
Go
Python
Optical Networking
L2/L3 Networking Protocols
Embedded Linux
Agile Development
CI/CD
DevOps
Object-Oriented Design
Multi-Process Design
Multi-Threaded Design
Technical Coaching
Customer Communication

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Keywords

Embedded Software
Optical Networking
Optical Line Systems
ROADM
ILA
C
C++
Go
Python
Embedded Linux
SONiC
FRRouting
Open vSwitch
LLDP
OSPF
BGP
Netconf
OpenConfig
YANG Models
Board Support Package
Northbound Interface
Photonic Control
Alarms
Performance Monitoring
Service Management
Agile
CI/CD
DevOps
Virtualization
Containers

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