Software development jobs in Canada

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Counted Sep 29, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,005
Employers: 1,463

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $115,244Across 458 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $139,633Across 112 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $53.49Across 65 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 10%408 listings
Hybrid: 40%1,615 listings
On-site: 49%1,945 listings

Not specified: 1% (37 listings)

Employers hiring include Amazon (120), Genetec (67), Citi (39).

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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McAfee

Software Engineer – Threat Protection (Windows/C++)

451 Phillip Street, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3X2, Canada
UNAVAILABLE, UNAVAILABLE, ON, Canada

Pay: The anticipated compensation for this position is CAD $100,772.50/Yr. - CAD $136,337.50/Yr. depending on experience and qualifications.
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Jul 2, 2027
Posting language: English
Posted: Jul 1, 2026

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Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced C++ Software Engineer to join our engineering team. As part of the Windows Threat Protection Team, you will build high-quality Windows threat protection software that is delivered in our flagship McAfee products. Reporting to the Software Engineering Manager, this team delivers software that keeps our customers’ machines free from harmful malware and potentially unwanted programs.
This is a Hybrid Position located in either Waterloo or Toronto, Canada. We are only considering candidates within a commutable distance to either location. You will be required to be onsite on an as-needed basis; when not working onsite, you will work from your home office.
Position Details

About the Role:

Develop and debug Windows user mode software in a collaborative environment using secure software development practices
Drive the architecture and design of new threat protection features and capabilities
Build software that interacts with Windows system components such as processes, services, registry, file system objects, and system configuration
Use telemetry, logs, crash data, and data analysis to investigate in-field customer issues and improve product behavior
Triage and resolve complex defects using a variety of Windows debugging tools and techniques
Work across the software development lifecycle, from design and implementation to validation and operational improvement
Collaborate with teammates across engineering disciplines to break down work, review code, and deliver high-quality solutions
Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a strong engineering culture

About you:

Your background includes 4+ years of experience in C++ software development including design, development, code review and defect investigation
You are highly proficient in modern C++, multithreading, IPC and System Programming
You have strong debugging skills using tools such as Visual Studio and WinDBG
You can investigate and triage system state issues using logs, telemetry, crash data, and Windows diagnostic tools
Experience working with Windows APIs related to process control, services, registry, file system operations, and system configuration
Experience using AI coding tools for assisted and/or agentic software development
You can analyze data using SQL or python
You like working on a team and have excellent communication skills
Kernel debugging analysis a bonus
Experience with data analysis using Databricks a bonus
Analyzing performance using Windows performance analysis tools is a bonus
Familiarity with Jenkins or other CI/CD pipelines a bonus
You love taking on difficult challenges and finding creative solutions

Company Overview

McAfee is a leader in personal security for consumers. Focused on protecting people, not just devices, McAfee consumer solutions adapt to users’ needs in an always online world, empowering them to live securely through integrated, intuitive solutions that protects their families and communities with the right security at the right moment.
Company Benefits and Perks

We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion and encourage everyone at McAfee to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We’re proud to be Great Place to Work® Certified in 10 countries, a reflection of the supportive, empowering environment we’ve built where people feel seen, valued, and energized to reach their full potential and thrive.

We offer a variety of social programs, flexible work hours and family-friendly benefits to all of our employees.

Bonus Program
Pension and Retirement Plans
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Support for Community Involvement

We're serious about our commitment to diversity which is why McAfee prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status.
Pay Range

The anticipated compensation for this position is CAD $100,772.50/Yr. - CAD $136,337.50/Yr. depending on experience and qualifications.
Job Applicant Privacy Notice

Please click here to view and download the Job Applicant Privacy Notice, which applies to all McAfee job applicants who are residents of the state of California.

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Responsibilities

Develop and debug Windows user mode software while driving the architecture and design of new threat protection features. Collaborate with engineering teams to triage complex defects and improve product behavior using telemetry and diagnostic tools.

Requirements

Requires 4+ years of experience in C++ software development with proficiency in system programming and Windows APIs. Candidates must be within a commutable distance to Waterloo or Toronto and possess strong debugging skills.

Skills

C++
Windows System Programming
Multithreading
IPC
Visual Studio
WinDBG
Windows APIs
Debugging
Telemetry Analysis
SQL
Python
Software Architecture
Code Review
CI/CD
Jenkins
Data Analysis

Benefits

Bonus Program
Pension and Retirement Plans
Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Support for Community Involvement

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

C++
Windows
Threat Protection
Software Engineering
Multithreading
IPC
System Programming
Visual Studio
WinDBG
Telemetry
Debugging
SQL
Python
Databricks
Jenkins
CI/CD
Registry
File System
User Mode Software
Malware
Security
Architecture
Performance Analysis
Kernel Debugging

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