Software development jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 26, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 5,895
Employers: 1,883

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $113,941Across 632 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $56.84Across 200 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $145,651Across 125 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $59.66Across 18 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 8%475 listings
Hybrid: 39%2,300 listings
On-site: 52%3,093 listings

Not specified: <1% (27 listings)

Employers hiring include S M Software Solutions Inc (223), Amazon (133), Electronic Arts (68).

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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Garmin International, Inc.

Embedded Software Engineer

124 - 30 Bow St Common, Cochrane, AB, T4C 2N1, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Experience: Must possess a minimum 1 year of work experience
Posting language: English
Posted: May 21, 2026

Original job description

Overview

Embedded Software Engineer/Developer 

Garmin Canada has new opportunities for full-time Embedded Software Engineers and Developers with various levels of experience who have a hunger for solving real-world problems with embedded systems. The following teams are currently hiring: 

Biosensor Platform – Optical Team: This team is responsible for the optical sensor driver development and integrations among Garmin wearable products. You will work closely with hardware engineers and vendors for new sensor evaluation, performing signal quality test and noise analysis. Our work also includes developing sensor manufacturing tests in the production line and conducting calibrations for specific signal paths to ensure consistent data quality. The team works closely with Garmin global offices to deliver accurate and reliable biosensor metrics for customers throughout their daily activities and sleep.  

Connected Technologies – Applications: The Connected Technologies division stewards ANT and BLE technologies across multiple Garmin business segments, including Fitness, Outdoor and Marine. The Applications team works directly with product teams and builds the infrastructure and tooling needed to enable compelling customer features in Garmin products, from battery constrained sensors to embedded Linux multipurpose displays for Marine navigation. You will work in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment, driving to maintain and scale an always growing ecosystem of connected products.

Essential Functions

Develops moderately complex software in C, C++, C#, Java, assembly language, or other selected languages for Garmin or OEM products and/or applications consistently following Garmin’s coding standards and in accordance with applicable software development methodology and release processes
Utilizes software engineering tools such as configuration management systems, build processes, and debuggers in the software development process
Creates and executes designs for small sets of new functionalities as part of a software project
May perform as a technical leader or Lead Software Engineer for derivative software project
Collaborates and adds value through participation in peer code reviews, providing comments and suggestions
Provides reliable solutions to a variety of problems using sound problem solving techniques
Performs technical root cause analysis and outlines corrective action for given problems
Contributes to technical research on new technologies
Serve as a mentor to less experienced software engineers (Software Engineer 1)
Estimate level of effort, evaluate new options of similar technology, offer suggestions to improve processes, and provide comments on some electrical design aspects
Works collaboratively and professionally with other Garmin associates in cross functional teams to achieve goals
Apply a sense of urgency, commitment and focus on the right priorities in developing solutions in a timely fashion
Apply Garmin’s Mission Statement and Quality Policy and enthusiastically exhibit a desire to see Garmin succeed
Associates are expected to integrate, use, and provide feedback on products in development when possible as part of their normal job responsibilities
Supports working hours as part of a rotating schedule to provide on call support of Garmin’s 24/7 operations

Review product and/or application information including manuals and brochures for technical accuracy
Participate in product and/or application definition activities including feature analysis and system tradeoffs
Perform other duties as necessary

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree OR Master of Science degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering Aerospace Engineering, Math or Physics or a technical field (such as CIS or IT) relevant to the essential functions of this job description from a four-year college or university OR an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Must possess a minimum 1 year of work experience
Outstanding academics (cumulative GPA greater than or equal to 3.0 as a general rule)
Demonstrates proficient knowledge and utilization of engineering tools necessary for successful performance of the essential functions of this job description
Must demonstrate proficiency and possess experience necessary to develop moderately complex software in C, C++, C#, Java, assembly language, or other selected languages
Demonstrates mastery of relevant software engineering tools (configuration management systems, build processes, debuggers, emulators, simulators and logic analyzers)
Must demonstrate proficient ability to capture and document software requirements
Garmin Cochrane; Eligible for registration as an Engineer in Training (EIT) or Professional Engineer (P. Eng) in Alberta

Desired Qualifications

Low-power and constrained system development and verification 
Integrating and maintaining 3rd party software packages (e.g. SDKs) 
Hands-on experience with ANT and/or BLE focused software development on embedded systems 
Implementing low level serial drivers on bare metal platforms (UART/SPI/SDIO) 
Working on projects with teams distributed across multiple sites 
Working on multiple simultaneous development projects 
Development of software for consumer electronics

Garmin Canada is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, religious beliefs, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, family status, source of income, and sexual orientation. 

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Canada Benefits

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Responsibilities

Develop moderately complex embedded software for Garmin products while following established coding standards and release processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to perform technical root cause analysis, mentor junior engineers, and support 24/7 operations.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a technical field such as Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Software Engineering. Candidates must have at least one year of relevant work experience and proficiency in C, C++, C#, Java, or assembly language.

Skills

C
C++
C#
Java
Assembly language
Embedded systems
Software engineering
Debugging
Configuration management
Signal analysis
Driver development
ANT
BLE
Linux
Technical root cause analysis
Mentoring

Benefits

Garmin Canada benefit program

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Embedded Software Engineer
C
C++
C#
Java
Assembly
Embedded Systems
Biosensor
Optical Sensor
ANT
BLE
Linux
UART
SPI
SDIO
Configuration Management
Debuggers
Root Cause Analysis
Software Development
Consumer Electronics
EIT
P. Eng
Hardware Engineering
Signal Quality
Calibration
SDKs
Bare Metal
Cross-functional Teams
Technical Research
Manufacturing Tests

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