Software development jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 11, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,095
Employers: 1,535

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $114,715Across 467 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $51.23Across 105 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $143,690Across 105 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 10%392 listings
Hybrid: 41%1,676 listings
On-site: 49%2,000 listings

Not specified: 1% (27 listings)

Employers hiring include Amazon (115), Genetec (62), Electronic Arts (55).

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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Burnaby, British Columbia
- Full-time
Develop, design, and test software for Fortinet products, including Linux applications and kernel modules.
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Software Release QA Specialist
Fortinet
Burnaby, British Columbia
- Full-time
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Fortinet

Senior Software Developer

Burnaby, BC, Canada

The Canada base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be between $100,000 - $140,000 annually. · Full-time

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Pay: The Canada base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be between $100,000 - $140,000 annually.
Job type: Full-time
Experience: 5+ years of experience in software development within Unix/Linux environments and 3+ years of experience in Linux kernel development.
Posting language: English
Posted: May 25, 2026

Original job description

Job Responsibilities:

Develop, design, and test software for Fortinet products, including Linux applications and kernel modules.
Maintain, evaluate, optimize, and support the implementation of software and firmware products.
Troubleshoot and resolve bugs in current Fortinet products.
Implement new features based on feature specifications and priorities.
Research, investigate, and define new areas of technology to enhance existing FortiWEB and FortiADC products or explore new product directions; re-evaluate the design and implementation of current source code.
Maintain and document code using a source control system.
Play a key role in realizing the product roadmap.

Job Skills Required:

5+ years of experience in software development within Unix/Linux environments and 3+ years of experience in Linux kernel development.
Strong expertise in C/C++ and data structures.
In-depth knowledge and experience with networking concepts and architecture, including IP, TCP, DHCP, WCCP, DNS, and routing protocols.
Strong understanding of the Linux kernel network protocol stack.
Ability to quickly switch focus and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.
Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
Candidates with experience in developing network security products will be preferred.

Education Requirements:

BS in Computer Science or related field.

The Canada base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be between $100,000 - $140,000 annually. Wage ranges are based on various factors including the labour market, job type, and job level. Exact salary offers will be determined by factors such as the candidate’s subject knowledge, skill level, qualifications, and experience.

Fortinet strives to provide you and your family with a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits eligibility starts on your first day of hire and comprises of 100% company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage, including a Health Spending Account and a Personal Spending Account that gives you flexibility to spend where you need it the most. Our Employee & Family Assistance Plan (EFAP) offers you and your family access to various services like counseling, legal advice, mental health resources etc. We also provide critical illness, disability, and life insurance, as well as a Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) with a company match to help you save faster for retirement. We offer competitive Paid Time Off and flexible leave policies, including paid health days, to help you take care of yourself and your family members.

All roles are eligible to participate in the Fortinet equity program. Bonus eligibility is reviewed at time of hire and annually at the Company’s discretion.

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Fortinet (NASDAQ: FTNT) secures the largest enterprise, service provider, and government organizations around the world. Fortinet empowers its customers with intelligent, seamless protection across the expanding attack surface and the power to take on ever-increasing performance requirements of the borderless network - today and into the future. Only the Fortinet Security Fabric architecture can deliver security without compromise to address the most critical security challenges, whether in networked, application, cloud or mobile environments. Fortinet ranks number one in the most security appliances shipped worldwide and more than 500,000 customers trust Fortinet to protect their businesses.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@fortinet.com.

Fortinet is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity in our company, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, military/veteran status or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.

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Responsibilities

Develop, design, and test software for Fortinet products, focusing on Linux applications and kernel modules. Responsibilities include troubleshooting bugs, implementing new features, and researching technologies to enhance FortiWEB and FortiADC products.

Requirements

Requires a BS in Computer Science and over 5 years of software development experience in Unix/Linux, including 3+ years in kernel development. Strong expertise in C/C++, data structures, and networking protocols is essential.

Skills

C/C++
Linux Kernel Development
Unix/Linux Environments
Data Structures
IP
TCP
DHCP
WCCP
DNS
Routing Protocols
Network Protocol Stack
Problem Solving
Troubleshooting
Network Security

Benefits

Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Health Spending Account
Personal Spending Account
Employee & Family Assistance Plan
Critical Illness Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Company Match RRSP
Paid Time Off
Flexible Leave Policies
Paid Health Days
Equity Program
Bonus Eligibility

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Linux
Kernel
C++
C
Networking
IP
TCP
DHCP
WCCP
DNS
Routing Protocols
Network Security
FortiWEB
FortiADC
Software Development
Unix
Data Structures
Firmware
Source Control

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