Software development jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 22, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,135
Employers: 1,538

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $116,221Across 451 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $140,203Across 120 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $55.25Across 74 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 10%410 listings
Hybrid: 40%1,666 listings
On-site: 49%2,018 listings

Not specified: 1% (41 listings)

Employers hiring include Amazon (115), Genetec (63), RBC (59).

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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Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Software Developer-Embedded--Onsite Position

Ottawa, ON, Canada
Canada-Ottawa, Canada

Pay: Salary Range: $74,600.00 to $100,000.00 per year
Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 17, 2026

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Software Developer-Onsite Position (Intermediate)

Are you an innovative and flexible self-starter? Do you have keen software engineering skills? We’re looking for highly motivated Software Developer to join our world class organization in Ottawa, ON.

You will live and breathe embedded software design to help us create the latest in embedded systems technology. We need enthusiastic team players who want to share, discuss, and brainstorm ideas with our top-notch engineering team at our dynamic organization.

Location: Ottawa, ON- Onsite Position

Salary Range: $74,600.00 to $100,000.00 per year

Please note that the salary range information provided is a general guideline only, reflecting a position based in Ottawa. Criteria such as the candidate’s qualifications and relevant experience, the scope of the specific position, as well as market and business considerations will be evaluated when extending an offer.

We Take Care of Our People

Paid Time Off I RRSP with Employer Match I Health and Wellness Benefits I Learning and Development Opportunities I Competitive Pay I Referral Program I Recognition I Employee Stock Purchase Plan I Inclusive & Supportive Culture *

Your Challenge:

Engineer, Design, Develop and Test new embedded products at the forefront of technology.
Support and enhance existing embedded software.
Apply established development processes and assist in process improvement.
Analyze requirements, research and identify solutions and develop the design.
Conduct architecture, design and code reviews.
Provide input to architecture and design reviews.
Provide input and evaluation of new technologies and products.
Keep current with embedded software trends and share knowledge.
Reading and understanding IC datasheets, register descriptions and board schematics.
Participate in maintaining a positive and productive atmosphere within the team.

What You Bring:

Development of embedded firmware solutions for Intel, Power Architecture and Arm processors.
Proficient using the high-level programming language such a C to solve computing problems and a strong understanding of IC datasheets, register descriptions and board schematics.
Strong troubleshooting, problem solving, and software debugging skills.
Strong understanding of software design and engineering principals and application to real world use.
Results-oriented team player who leads by example, holds themselves accountable for performance, takes ownership of their responsibilities, and champions process improvement initiatives.
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Computer Science (or equivalent).
5 yrs + experience in software development
Experience/familiarity in the following is an asset:
- Experience working with a multi-disciplined team.
- Knowledge of software engineering best practices and standards.
- Focus on writing supportable, portable code.
- Das U-Boot firmware development for ARM or Power Architecture.
- UEFI firmware development for Intel.
- Slim Bootloader (SBL) development for Intel.
- Bare metal programing.
- Board bring-up.
- Familiarity with the following OS architectures; Linux, VxWorks, and Windows.
- Software configuration management tools such as Git.
- Software work and defect tracking tools such as JIRA.
- Software test tools and methodologies.
- Scripting tools and languages such as Python.
- Requirements analysis and tracking.
- Familiarity with any of the following technologies: PCIe, Ethernet, MDIO, I2C, SPI, TPM, non-volatile memories, SATA, USB, eMMC, NVMe.
- Use of HW debugging tools, such as Digital Analyzers, Oscilloscopes, and DMMs.

Who We Are:

Our Values

Environmental, Social and Governance

Curtiss-Wright creates a wide variety of embedded computer products designed for the rugged defense industry. Our customers want the latest cutting-edge consumer technology adapted to a rugged form factor and our mission is to make that a reality! As part of a dynamic multi-disciplined team, your job will be to support the development of new embedded systems products, and to enhance our existing products.

To learn more visit: https://www.curtisswrightds.com/about/company/locations/ottawa

No unsolicited agency submittals please. Agency partners must be invited to participate in a search by our Talent Acquisition Team and have signed terms in place prior to any submittal. Resumes submitted directly to any Curtiss-Wright employee or affiliate will not qualify for fee payment, and therefore become the property of Curtiss-Wright.

Compliance Statement

This position may require exposure to export-controlled information and subject to additional security screening. In the event information provided during the security screening reveals ineligibility to access export-controlled information, any offer of employment may be reconsidered or withdrawn.

Curtiss-Wright is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, age, ancestry, legally protected medical condition, family care status, marital status, religion, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

For US Applicants: EEO is The Law – click here for more information.

If you require accommodation due to a disability at any time during the recruitment and/or assessment process, please contact Talent Acquisition and we will make all reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

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Responsibilities

You will engineer, design, develop, and test new embedded products while supporting and enhancing existing embedded software. Additionally, you will analyze requirements, conduct code reviews, and evaluate new technologies to maintain high-quality standards.

Requirements

Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science and at least 5 years of experience in software development. Proficiency in C programming and experience with embedded firmware for Intel, Power Architecture, or Arm processors is required.

Skills

Embedded software design
C programming
Firmware development
Intel processors
Power Architecture
Arm processors
Troubleshooting
Debugging
Software engineering
Board bring-up
Linux
VxWorks
Git
JIRA
Python
PCIe

Benefits

Paid Time Off
RRSP with Employer Match
Health and Wellness Benefits
Learning and Development Opportunities
Competitive Pay
Referral Program
Recognition
Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Embedded systems
Firmware
C
Intel
Power Architecture
Arm
Linux
VxWorks
Windows
Git
JIRA
Python
PCIe
Ethernet
MDIO
I2C
SPI
TPM
SATA
USB
eMMC
NVMe
Digital Analyzers
Oscilloscopes
DMMs
Software engineering
Debugging
Board bring-up
Bare metal programming
Defense industry

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