Software development jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 3, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 3,964
Employers: 1,447

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $114,502Across 457 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $140,899Across 111 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $52.59Across 74 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 10%392 listings
Hybrid: 41%1,626 listings
On-site: 48%1,913 listings

Not specified: 1% (33 listings)

Employers hiring include Amazon (107), Genetec (62), Electronic Arts (47).

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

Software development jobs in Canada

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Software Engineer - Team Lead (Forward Deployed)
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Mississauga, ON · Canada - Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
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Lead Graphics Programmer | Programmeur de graphismes principal
Larian Studios
Quebec, QC
- Full-time
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Larian Studios

Lead Graphics Programmer | Programmeur de graphismes principal

Quebec, QC, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English · French
Posted: Jul 28, 2026

Original job description

English section of this bilingual listing.

(Version française ci-dessous)

With multiple awards to our name, Larian Studios has proven that we’re dedicated to delivering high-quality role-playing games. As we move on to new projects, the studio that brought you Baldur’s Gate 3 & Divinity: Original Sin 2 is looking for an additional Lead Graphics Programmer to join the team and help us in crafting the high calibre games our fans have come to expect.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor and coach our Graphics team
Assist with recruiting of Graphics Programmers
Manage code reviews and code features documentation
Work in tandem with Larian Studios other programming Leads
Assist in maintaining, porting and extending our proprietary engine on multiple platforms
Debug and optimize code to hit quality and performance targets
Show a strong passion for low level coding and a big interest in performance analysis
Complete all tasks in a timely manner and to a consistent high quality standard
Develop well designed software within project schedule to team standards
Show strong passion for making the highest quality state of the art games
Safeguard company assets including source code, art work, tools, technical know-how

Requirements

Demonstrable Lead or Management experience
Extensive experience programming for games
Excellent C++ skills
Strong mentor and coaching ability
Passion for making and playing great games
Experience with graphics APIs like Directx 12 and Vulkan
Experience with a wide range of CPU and GPU profiling tools
Multi threading should be second nature
This is a full-time, on-site role, requiring your presence in the office to support collaboration and creativity.
A professional level of written and spoken English*

What we offer:

An international team of over 500 employees spread across 7 studios around the world, each of which have their own unique qualities, and maintain a small-studio feel
An open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged
A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields
Sharing hobbies and passions with like-minded colleagues
Inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employees
Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback
Due to the global nature of our operations and the need to engage daily with an international team, fluency in English is essential for this position at Larian.

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Read the full bilingual original

(Version française ci-dessous)

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor and coach our Graphics team
Assist with recruiting of Graphics Programmers
Manage code reviews and code features documentation
Work in tandem with Larian Studios other programming Leads
Assist in maintaining, porting and extending our proprietary engine on multiple platforms
Debug and optimize code to hit quality and performance targets
Show a strong passion for low level coding and a big interest in performance analysis
Complete all tasks in a timely manner and to a consistent high quality standard
Develop well designed software within project schedule to team standards
Show strong passion for making the highest quality state of the art games
Safeguard company assets including source code, art work, tools, technical know-how

Requirements

Demonstrable Lead or Management experience
Extensive experience programming for games
Excellent C++ skills
Strong mentor and coaching ability
Passion for making and playing great games
Experience with graphics APIs like Directx 12 and Vulkan
Experience with a wide range of CPU and GPU profiling tools
Multi threading should be second nature
This is a full-time, on-site role, requiring your presence in the office to support collaboration and creativity.
A professional level of written and spoken English*

What we offer:

An international team of over 500 employees spread across 7 studios around the world, each of which have their own unique qualities, and maintain a small-studio feel
An open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged
A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields
Sharing hobbies and passions with like-minded colleagues
Inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employees
Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback

Due to the global nature of our operations and the need to engage daily with an international team, fluency in English is essential for this position at Larian.

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Maintes fois primé, Larian Studios a amplement démontré sa volonté de proposer des jeux de rôle de très haute qualité. À l’heure où le studio à l’origine de titres comme Baldur’s Gate 3 et Divinity: Original Sin 2 se tourne vers de nouveaux projets, nous sommes en quête d’un programmeur de graphismes principal qui rejoindra l’équipe et nous aidera à créer les jeux d’excellence auxquels nos fans sont habitués.

Responsabilités

Diriger et encadrer notre équipe Graphismes
Aider à l’embauche de programmeurs de graphismes
Gérer les revues de code et la documentation des fonctionnalités du code
Travailler de concert avec les autres responsables de la programmation de Larian Studios
Aider à la maintenance, au portage et au développement de notre moteur propriétaire sur de multiples plateformes
Déboguer et optimiser le code pour atteindre nos objectifs en termes de qualité et de performance
Démontrer une passion évidente pour la programmation de bas niveau et un intérêt manifeste pour l’analyse des performances
Mener les tâches à bien dans les délais et selon des normes élevées et systématiques de qualité
Développer des logiciels de qualité en respectant les échéances des projets et en satisfaisant les normes de l’équipe
Démontrer une volonté manifeste de créer des jeux du plus haut niveau de qualité possible
Assurer la protection des ressources de l’entreprise telles que le code source, les illustrations, les outils et le savoir-faire technique

Profil recherché

Une expérience démontrable dans le domaine de l’encadrement
Une expérience très poussée dans la programmation de jeux
D’excellentes compétences en C++
Des compétences avancées d’accompagnement et d’encadrement
La passion de faire, et de jouer à, des jeux exceptionnels
Une expérience avec des API graphiques comme DirectX 12 et Vulkan
Une expérience avec un large éventail d’outils de profilage d’unité centrale et de processeur graphique
Le multithread devrait être un réflexe
Ceci est un poste à temps plein dans nos locaux. Votre présence au bureau est requise pour favoriser un esprit de collaboration et de créativité.
Bonnes compétences orales et écrites en anglais*

Ce que nous proposons

Une équipe internationale de plus de 500 employés répartis dans 7 studios à travers le monde, chacun avec ses propres qualités uniques, le tout en conservant une ambiance conviviale de petite entreprise
Un environnement de travail ouvert et collaboratif, où les idées nouvelles sont encouragées et bienvenues
Une équipe de gestion composée de développeurs expérimentés et au sommet de leur art
Des collègues ayant les mêmes valeurs, avec lesquels partager vos passions et vos passe-temps
Un environnement inclusif avec de nombreuses activités organisées par les studios ou les employés
Un engagement à réaliser le meilleur jeu possible pour les fans, en prenant en compte les commentaires de la communauté

En raison de la portée mondiale de nos opérations et de la nécessité d'interagir quotidiennement avec une équipe internationale, des connaissances professionnelles en anglais sont indispensables pour ce poste chez Larian.

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Responsibilities

Lead and mentor the graphics team while managing code reviews and documentation. Maintain and optimize the proprietary engine across multiple platforms to meet performance targets.

Requirements

Requires extensive game programming experience with strong C++ skills and leadership capabilities. Proficiency in graphics APIs like DirectX 12 and Vulkan, as well as CPU/GPU profiling tools, is essential.

Skills

C++
DirectX 12
Vulkan
CPU Profiling
GPU Profiling
Multi-threading
Low Level Coding
Performance Analysis
Leadership
Mentoring
Code Review
Game Engine Development

Benefits

International Team
Experienced Managerial Team
Inclusive Environment
Employee Activities

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Keywords

C++
DirectX 12
Vulkan
CPU Profiling
GPU Profiling
Multi-threading
Low Level Coding
Performance Analysis
Proprietary Engine
Game Development
Graphics Programming
Software Design
Debugging
Optimization
Leadership
Mentoring

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