Software development jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 20, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,085
Employers: 1,516

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $116,318Across 447 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $139,287Across 120 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $55.31Across 66 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 10%409 listings
Hybrid: 40%1,623 listings
On-site: 49%2,009 listings

Not specified: 1% (44 listings)

Employers hiring include Amazon (114), RBC (80), Genetec (64).

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 Canada

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Collabera

Embedded Software Engineer

Markham, ON, Canada

Job type: Contract
Apply by: Sep 30, 2026
Experience: 2+ years of hands-on Embedded Linux Software Development experience
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 31, 2026

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Original job description

We are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer with strong hands-on experience developing software for Linux-based embedded systems. This role focuses on low-level embedded software development on non-x86 platforms and requires candidates who can clearly explain their individual technical contributions.

Must Have

2+ years of hands-on Embedded Linux Software Development experience
Strong C/C++ programming skills
Embedded Linux and/or Android development experience
Experience developing software on ARM or other non-x86 platforms
Experience with low-level OS concepts such as: Multithreading, Mutexes, Synchronization, Inter-process communication, Memory management
Experience working with hardware-oriented systems such as sensors, cameras, robotics, mobile devices, edge devices, or similar embedded platforms
Ability to clearly articulate personal technical contributions and design decisions

Nice to Have

AI/ML exposure (academic, personal projects, or professional experience)
Python development experience
Low-power embedded system experience
Embedded Linux BSP, device drivers, kernel, middleware, or platform software experience
Android framework or system-level development experience

What We're Looking For

This is not a firmware-only or application/UI development role. Candidates should have genuine hands-on embedded software experience and be comfortable discussing architecture, debugging, concurrency, system interactions, and their direct contributions to shipped products.

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The Company offers a total rewards package in accordance with all applicable federal, provincial, and local laws and requirements. Benefit eligibility and offerings vary based on role, employment status, and work location.

For contractor positions, benefits are limited to those entitlements and protections required by applicable law, which may include (as applicable) vacation pay, public holidays, leaves of absence, and other legally mandated benefits or payments.

AI Disclosure:

We may use AI-enabled and/or automated tools to support parts of our recruitment process, including application screening, interview scheduling, and candidate communications. These tools are used to enhance consistency and efficiency. All hiring decisions involve human review and are not based solely on automated processing.

About Us:

Collabera is a leading Digital Solutions company providing software engineering solutions to the world’s most tech-forward organizations. With more than 25 years of experience, we have hired over 17000 employees across 60+ offices globally and currently place 10000+ professionals annually to support critical IT engagements at more than 500 client sites, 80% being the Fortune 500. {and 59% of the Fortune 50 (could use either stat)}

With Collabera, you

Will get to work on numerous challenging and exciting projects, including UI/UX transformation, Blockchain, AI/Data Science, Cloud migrations, Cyber-Security and Engineering.

At Collabera you have 80% chances of project extension or redeployment to other clients

Will have endless opportunities to learn new technologies through our inhouse Training arm – Cognixia.

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Responsibilities

Develop low-level embedded software for Linux-based systems on non-x86 platforms. Focus on system architecture, concurrency, and hardware-oriented system interactions for shipped products.

Requirements

Requires 2+ years of experience in Embedded Linux software development with strong C/C++ skills and ARM platform knowledge. Candidates must be proficient in low-level OS concepts and able to articulate their technical design decisions.

Skills

Embedded Linux
C++
C
ARM Architecture
Multithreading
Inter-process Communication
Memory Management
Android Development
Python
Device Drivers
Kernel Development
Middleware
BSP
Low-power Systems
AI/ML
Debugging

Benefits

Vacation Pay
Public Holidays
Leaves Of Absence

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Embedded Linux
C++
C
ARM
Android
Multithreading
Mutexes
Synchronization
IPC
Memory Management
Sensors
Cameras
Robotics
Edge Devices
AI/ML
Python
BSP
Device Drivers
Kernel
Middleware
Non-x86
Semiconductor Manufacturing
Software Engineering
Concurrency
Architecture

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