Software developer jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 21, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 1,098
Employers: 454

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $100,694Across 95 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $71.36Across 11 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 8%93 listings
Hybrid: 38%414 listings
On-site: 53%587 listings

Not specified: <1% (4 listings)

Employers hiring include Genetec (59), RBC (36), Autodesk (33).

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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Software Developer - Data Products and Services
Squarepoint Capital
Montreal, QC
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Principal Software Developer
Autodesk
Toronto, ON · Montreal, QC · Quebec, QC · ON · AMER - Canada - Ontario - Offsite/Home
Full-time
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Full-time
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Burnaby, British Columbia
Full-time
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Principal Software Developer
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Montreal, Quebec
Full-time
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Remote, Canada
Full-time · Remote
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Quebec, Quebec
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Full-Stack Software Developer
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Mississauga, Ontario
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…headquarters in Calgary and offices in Toronto. We built a cloud-based software product, ENGIN™, that is focused on helping our clients manage their transmission and distribution assets.…
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Software Developer – Diagnostics
General Motors
Remote, Canada
Full-time · Remote
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Winnipeg, Manitoba
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Senior Software Developer, Engineering Productivity Platforms and Devices
Google
Waterloo, Ontario
5 years of experience with software development in one or more programming languages.
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Senior Software Developer
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Remote, Canada
$110,000 to $145,000 CAD / year
Full-time · Remote
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Senior Software Developer (SA)
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Toronto, Ontario
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Toronto, ON
Full-time
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Full-time
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Senior Embedded Software Developer
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Burnaby, British Columbia
Full-time
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Burnaby, British Columbia
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Toronto, ON · Montreal, QC
Full-time
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Toronto, ON · Montreal, QC
Full-time
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Applied AI Backend Sr. Software Developer - Ottawa, ON
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Ottawa, ON
$105,000 to $130,000 CAD / year
Full-time
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Calgary, Alberta
Full-time
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General Motors

Senior Software Developer - Test Automation

Remote, Canada

Pay: The salary range for this role is $115,000 to $164,600.
Job type: Full-time
Workplace: Remote
Experience: 7+ years of relevant experience.
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 25, 2026

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Job Description

Vacancy Status:

This posting is not for an existing vacancy within the organization and is open to new applications.

AI Disclosure:

As part of the application process, Artificial Intelligence will be used in the hiring process for this role

Work Arrangement: This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the office three days per week, at minimum

The Role:

General Motors is undergoing a major transformation in how we design, develop, and validate software. As part of the Software Defined Vehicle – Embedded Platforms organization this role is within the Virtualization and Software-in-the-Loop (SIL) group, which is responsible for creating virtual in-the-loop environments to enable development, verification, and validation of embedded controllers, production software, and calibrations across the vehicle/mechatronics domains.

You will join our engineering organization as a Software Development Engineer in Test (SDET), responsible for building robust, scalable, and automated testing solutions that ensure the quality, reliability, and performance of our products. This role blends software engineering with a passion for quality, enabling you to influence architecture, improve testability, and drive engineering excellence across teams.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

Design automated test frameworks - Build and maintain scalable automation frameworks for UI, API, and integration testing.

Develop high‑quality test automation - Write clean, maintainable, and efficient automated tests using modern tools and languages.

Collaborate with mechatronics engineering teams - Partner with developers, product managers, and QA to define test strategies and ensure testability in design.

Improve CI/CD pipelines - Integrate automated tests into continuous integration systems and optimize build/test workflows.

Analyze defects and root causes - Investigate failures, identify patterns, and drive long‑term quality improvements.

Champion quality engineering practices - Advocate for automation, code quality, and engineering excellence across the organization.

Your Skills & Abilities (Qualifications):

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field.

7+ years of relevant experience.

Strong programming skills in Python, other languages such as Java, C#, or JavaScript are a bonus.

Experience with test automation tools like Selenium, Playwright, Cypress, Appium, or similar.

Solid understanding of QA methodologies, testing types, and software development lifecycles.

Hands‑on experience with APIs and tools such as Postman, REST Assured, or similar.

Familiarity with CI/CD systems such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab.

Strong debugging and analytical skills with the ability to isolate issues quickly.

Experience working in Agile environments and collaborating in cross‑functional teams.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) :

Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.

Performance or load testing expertise using tools like JMeter, k6, or Gatling.

Security testing exposure or familiarity with OWASP principles.

Knowledge of containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and microservices testing strategies.

Background in test data management and environment configuration.

Contributions to automation framework design at scale.

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $115,000 to $164,600. The actual base salary a successful candidate will be offered within this range will vary based on factors relevant to the position.

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors of Canada total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan currently includes the following benefits, in addition to many others:

Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and supplemental benefits for pregnancy, parental and adoption leave;
Healthcare, dental, and vision benefits;
Life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
Company and matching contributions to a Defined Contribution Pension plan to help you save for retirement;
GM Vehicle Purchase Plan for you and your family.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us

We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Every day, we want every employee to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunities

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of unlawful discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that providing an inclusive workplace creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications for each role and apply for any positions that match their skills and capabilities. Applicants in the recruitment process may be required, where applicable, to successfully complete a role-related assessment(s) and/or a pre-employment screening prior to beginning employment. To learn more, visit How we Hire.

Accommodations

General Motors offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us or call us at 1-800-865-7580. In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

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Responsibilities

Design and maintain scalable automated test frameworks for UI, API, and integration testing. Collaborate with mechatronics teams to integrate tests into CI/CD pipelines and drive long-term quality improvements.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Computer Science with over 7 years of relevant experience in software development and test automation. Proficiency in modern programming languages and familiarity with Agile methodologies and CI/CD systems is essential.

Skills

Java
C#
Python
JavaScript
Selenium
Playwright
Cypress
Appium
API Testing
Postman
REST Assured
CI/CD
Azure DevOps
GitHub Actions
Jenkins
GitLab

Benefits

Paid time off
Vacation days
Holidays
Pregnancy, parental and adoption leave
Healthcare
Dental
Vision benefits
Life insurance plans
GM Vehicle Purchase Plan

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Test Automation
SDET
Software Defined Vehicle
Virtualization
Software-in-the-Loop
SIL
Embedded Platforms
UI Testing
API Testing
Integration Testing
CI/CD
Azure DevOps
GitHub Actions
Jenkins
GitLab
Agile
Azure
AWS
GCP
JMeter
k6
Gatling
OWASP
Docker
Kubernetes
Microservices
Test Data Management
Mechatronics
Java
Python

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