Software engineer jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 7, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 2,178
Employers: 884

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $126,501Across 272 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $154,758Across 86 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $52.94Across 33 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 12%263 listings
Hybrid: 41%898 listings
On-site: 46%991 listings

Not specified: 1% (26 listings)

Employers hiring include Amazon (90), Arista Networks (44), Okta (43).

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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Senior software engineer: Applied AI
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Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Member of Technical Staff (General Software Engineer, Infrastructure)
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Toronto, ON
- $220,000 to $405,000 USD / year
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- Full-time
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Senior Embedded Software Designer
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Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Senior Azure Cloud Administrator
Sienna Senior Living
Markham, ON
- Full-time
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Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
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Software Engineer II
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Toronto, ON · Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
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Staff Software Engineer
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Remote, Canada
- Full-time
- Remote
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Senior Software Engineer
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Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
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Vancouver, BC
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Senior Software Engineer - Simulation / Développeur(se) logiciel senior – Simulation
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Montreal, QC
- Full-time
…their operations in record time with the only hardware and software AI-powered platform built for the factory floor. Our technology powers over 25,000 machines across 4,000 factories across…
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Toronto, ON · Four Seasons Corporate Headquarters Toronto
- Full-time
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Staff Software Engineer
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Canada
- Full-time
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Mississauga, ON
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Aurora, ON
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- Full-time
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Aurora, ON
- $80,000 to $95,000 CAD / year
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Senior Software Engineer II, KYC
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Waterloo, ON
- Full-time
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Senior Software Engineer II, KYC
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Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Vancouver, BC
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Vancouver, BC
- $75,000 to $150,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Senior Software Engineer
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- Full-time

Frostbite

Software Engineer (C++) - Frostbite

Vancouver, BC, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Experience: 5+ years of experience with C++ programming, data-oriented design, and software architecture
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 20, 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.

Software Engineer

Frostbite is EA's state-of-the-art multi-platform game development engine. Our global team develops creative engine features and modern tools that let our game makers create stunning games. We're honoured to have thousands of game developers worldwide who use Frostbite as they create some of the industry's best-known titles. Join us as we help shape the future of gaming with Frostbite.

You will work on systems for data management and game asset processing, helping improve content creator workflows and allowing faster iteration times. You will collaborate with experienced engineers across Frostbite and game teams while growing your expertise in large-scale engine and content pipeline systems.

Examples Of Areas You May Work On Include

Systems that provide on-disc data to Frostbite editors
Pipelines that transform source assets into game-ready data
Caching systems for built content
Services supporting on-demand loading

This is a hybrid remote/in-office role in Vancouver or Stockholm, and you will report to a Development Director.

Responsibilities

Communicate with game and other Frostbite teams to understand their needs
Support game teams using our technologies
Take ownership of core functionalities
Contribute to technical discussions and help improve systems over time
Collaborate on system design, implementation, testing, and maintenance
Acquire and share domain expertise

Qualifications

5+ years of experience with C++ programming, data-oriented design, and software architecture
Experienced in building high-performing concurrent software
Comfortable working within an established codebase
Experience with Agile development practices
Experience of data processing and data management
Experience implementing databases or file systems
Experience with web services running locally and in Azure

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

You will work on systems for data management and game asset processing to improve content creator workflows and iteration times. Additionally, you will collaborate with engine and game teams to support, design, and maintain core engine functionalities.

Requirements

Candidates must have 5+ years of experience with C++ programming, data-oriented design, and software architecture. Experience with concurrent software, Agile practices, and cloud services like Azure is also required.

Skills

C++
Data-oriented design
Software architecture
Concurrent software
Agile development
Data processing
Data management
Database implementation
File systems
Web services
Azure
Game engine development
Content pipeline systems
Asset processing

Benefits

Vacation
Sick time
Paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits
Extended health coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Retirement plan
Mental well-being support
Complimentary games

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Keywords

Software Engineer
C++
Frostbite
Game Engine
Data-oriented design
Software architecture
Concurrent software
Agile
Data processing
Data management
Database
File systems
Web services
Azure
Content pipeline
Asset processing
Caching systems
Game development
Engineering
Electronic Arts

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