Software development jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 30, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 6,416
Employers: 1,952

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $113,488Across 670 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $56.13Across 231 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $147,557Across 142 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $60.92Across 21 listings
Average starting payCAD / month: $6,118Across 11 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 8%486 listings
Hybrid: 39%2,504 listings
On-site: 53%3,399 listings

Not specified: <1% (27 listings)

Employers hiring include S M Software Solutions Inc (248), Amazon (139), Electronic Arts (72).

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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Frostbite

Software Engineer (C++), Character Technologies - Frostbite

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 20, 2026
Experience: 5+ years of professional software engineering experience designing, building, and delivering large-scale systems using C++ and C#
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 21, 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.

Frostbite is EA's proprietary game engine, powering many of our leading titles across EA SPORTS, Battlefield, and more. We develop shared tools and technologies that connect and empower creators throughout EA. On Frostbite, you'll collaborate with accomplished teams and contribute to the foundation that enables the creation of immersive, high-quality games for players worldwide.

Reporting to the Development Director, you will collaborate with experienced engineers across Frostbite and game teams to pioneer next-generation character customization, rigging, and avatar rendering technologies. You will help ensure our shared core technologies seamlessly support the evolving creative and technical needs of our internal partners.

This is a hybrid role based in Vancouver, with three days per week in the office.

Responsibilities

You will collaborate with senior engineers and team members to develop, enhance, and maintain character technologies, including rigging, character scalability, customization systems, deformation, and digital avatars.
You will Write, test, and maintain high-quality C++ and C# code for systems, tools, and prototypes that power our core character technologies and enable high-quality player experiences.
You will Use AI-powered and agentic development tools to improve existing technologies and workflows, driving measurable improvements in engine performance, memory efficiency, and content creator iteration speed.
You will identify and address technical challenges, taking ownership of well-architected, scalable solutions within your responsibilities.
You will participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and team collaboration to uphold engineering standards, and share knowledge

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or equivalent practical industry experience
5+ years of professional software engineering experience designing, building, and delivering large-scale systems using C++ and C#
Solid foundation in 3D mathematics, including linear algebra, vector calculus, 3D transformations, quaternions, and matrices
Hands-on experience in performance analysis, profiling, GPU compute and rendering pipelines, runtime optimization, memory management, and multithreaded programming
Proficient with large-scale source code management systems and version control tools (e.g., Perforce or Git)

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) *$122,300 - $170,700 CAD

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

For Canada, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave), extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and other incentive programs.

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, enhance, and maintain Frostbite character technologies, including rigging, customization, deformation, scalability, and digital avatars, using C++ and C#. Apply AI-powered development tools and performance optimization to improve engine efficiency and creator workflows, while contributing to technical discussions, code reviews, and scalable solutions.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent practical industry experience, plus at least five years of professional software engineering experience delivering large-scale systems with C++ and C#. Candidates should have a strong foundation in 3D mathematics and hands-on experience with profiling, GPU compute and rendering, runtime and memory optimization, multithreading, and large-scale version control systems.

Skills

C++
C#
3D Mathematics
Linear Algebra
Vector Calculus
3D Transformations
Quaternions
Performance Analysis
Profiling
GPU Compute
Rendering Pipelines
Runtime Optimization
Memory Management
Multithreaded Programming
Perforce
Git

Benefits

Vacation
Sick Leave
Paid Parental Leave
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Coverage
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Retirement Plan
Bonus Programs
Incentive Programs

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Frostbite
Electronic Arts
Game Engine
C++
C#
Character Technologies
Character Rigging
Character Customization
Character Scalability
Deformation
Digital Avatars
3D Mathematics
Linear Algebra
Vector Calculus
3D Transformations
Quaternions
Matrices
GPU Compute
Rendering Pipelines
Performance Profiling
Runtime Optimization
Memory Management
Multithreaded Programming
AI-Powered Development Tools
Perforce
Git
Game Development
Code Reviews

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