Software engineer jobs in Canada

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Counted Nov 5, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 3,478
Employers: 1,227

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $130,473Across 516 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $63.12Across 113 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $168,607Across 28 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 9%325 listings
Hybrid: 41%1,435 listings
On-site: 49%1,697 listings

Not specified: 1% (21 listings)

Employers hiring include Amazon (122), Virtusa (68), Electronic Arts (62).

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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Game Modes Software Engineer - EA SPORTS™ NHL
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EA SPORTS

Game Modes Software Engineer - EA SPORTS™ NHL

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Temporary

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Job details

Job type: Temporary
Apply by: Dec 8, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 15, 2026

Original job description

Description & Requirements

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

EA SPORTS™ is one of the most iconic brands in entertainment – connecting hundreds of millions around the world to the sports they love through a portfolio of industry-leading video games.

EA SPORTS™ NHL has revolutionized sports gaming for millions of players worldwide. We’ve pioneered award-winning creative technology and experiences to connect players to the speed, skill, and heart of the NHL.

The EA SPORTS™ NHL franchise is founded on passion and new ideas. Located in Vancouver, British Columbia, the team is composed of diverse talent dedicated to creating on-ice experiences that connect gamers around the world through play. If you're a creative pioneer with a passion for your craft, this will be more than a job. It’ll be what you love.

We are looking for an experienced software engineer in the Modes area, with a focus on improving scalability across platforms. Our Modes engineers develop and extend features in the game to facilitate user experiences that extend beyond twitch gameplay, and contribute to a connected and socially interactive game experience. Above all, we are looking for an engineer who is excited to use their talent and experience to build AAA quality games.

This is a full-time, 12-month contract position based in Burnaby, British Columbia. The role follows a hybrid model, requiring three days of in-person collaboration at our studio and offering two days at home.

As a Modes Engineer, You Will

Develop and extend offline and online features.
Implement a feature's core logic and flows.
Monitor and address performance and stability impacts of features.
Work with designers to gather requirements and propose technical solutions.
Work with a team of other engineers in a collaborative environment and report to a team lead.
For scalability, you will also:
- Support functionality across platforms.
- Update technology, tools, and frameworks to accommodate each platform.
- Update features to be performant on different hardware.

Your Qualifications

Proficiency with software engineering principles and architectural design.
Proficiency with testing, debugging, and performance optimizations.
Experience with client-server architectures, multi-threaded applications, and database technologies.
Experience developing on multiple platforms.
3+ years of C++ software development.
Experience in utilizing AI-assisted development tools (e.g. coding agents) to rapid prototype, accelerate execution and automate workflows, with the ability to critically review and validate AI-generated code

Bonuses

Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent training and professional experience.
Experience with large-scale game engines.

Pay Transparency - North America

Compensation And Benefits

The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).

PAY RANGES

British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$104,500 - $142,800 CAD

Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.

In Canada, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, and extended health/dental/vision coverage and basic life insurance.

About Electronic Arts

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

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Responsibilities

Develop and extend offline and online game modes, implementing feature logic and flows while monitoring performance and stability. Collaborate with designers and engineers to define technical solutions, and adapt features, tools, and frameworks for performance and functionality across platforms and hardware.

Requirements

Candidates need at least three years of C++ development experience, proficiency in software engineering principles, architectural design, testing, debugging, and performance optimization. Experience with client-server architectures, multithreaded applications, databases, and development across multiple platforms is required, along with the ability to critically review and validate AI-generated code.

Skills

C++
Software Engineering
Architectural Design
Testing
Debugging
Performance Optimization
Client-Server Architecture
Multithreaded Applications
Database Technologies
Cross-Platform Development
AI-Assisted Development Tools
Code Review
Game Engine Development
Feature Development
Scalability

Benefits

Three Weeks of Vacation per Year
10 Days of Sick Time per Year
Extended Health Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Basic Life Insurance

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

C++
EA SPORTS NHL
Video Games
Game Modes
Offline Features
Online Features
Client-Server Architecture
Multithreaded Applications
Database Technologies
Cross-Platform Development
Scalability
Software Architecture
Testing
Debugging
Performance Optimization
Stability
AI-Assisted Development
Coding Agents
AI-Generated Code
Game Engines
Technical Solutions
Feature Logic
Hardware Optimization
AAA Games

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