Software development jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 26, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 5,910
Employers: 1,884

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $113,812Across 635 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%2,303 listings
On-site: 53%3,105 listings

Not specified: <1% (27 listings)

Employers hiring include S M Software Solutions Inc (223), Amazon (134), 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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Principal Software Developer
Solace Corporation
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
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Senior Software Engineer
Spotify
Toronto, ON
Spotify is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join the Authorization team within Platform. Our team builds and operates the authorization and permissioning s
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Software Developer (1 year contract)
Ricoh USA, Inc.
Kitchener, ON
- Full-time
Ricoh's Global Solutions Engineering (GSE) group is expanding its scanning and image processing development team in Kitchener and has an opening for a Software Developer. GSE is part of the…
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Senior Full Stack Developer
LIV-Machobear
Vancouver, BC
- $120,000 to $150,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Cloud Engineer
Scotiabank
Toronto, ON
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Full Stack Developer
MDA
Brampton, ON
- Full-time
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Junior Software Engineer/MTS
MDA
Brampton, ON
- Full-time
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Embedded Software Engineer/MTS
MDA
Brampton, ON
- Full-time
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Senior Software Engineer
Fleetworthy
Edmonton, AB
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Staff Software Engineer, User Targeting
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Toronto, ON
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Braze
Toronto, ON
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Staff Software Engineer, User Targeting
Braze
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Senior Software Engineer I, Core Objects
Braze
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Programmer analyst, System and infrastructure operations, maintenance and development
Desjardins
Levis, QC · Montreal, QC
- Full-time
As a systems and infrastructure development, operations and maintenance programmer analyst, you participate in IT efficiency and quality by analyzing, designing, configuring, developing,…
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Software Engineering Intern (Winter 2027)
Harvey
Remote, Canada
- $45 to $55 CAD / hour
- Internship
- Remote
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Webmestre
Transat AT
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Full Stack Developer
High Tech Genesis
Ottawa, ON
- Contract
You will be involved throughout the software development lifecycle, delivering scalable and maintainable solutions while collaborating closely with developers, architects,
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Lead Software Engineer
Insight Global
Burnaby, BC
- Full-time
Insight Global is looking for a Software Engineer to join a AAA gaming company in a full-time basis on the west coast Canada or USA near an office location. This role is responsible for…
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Software Developer (1 year contract)
Ricoh
Kitchener, ON
- Full-time
Ricoh's Global Solutions Engineering (GSE) group is expanding its scanning and image processing development team in Kitchener and has an opening for a Software Developer. GSE is part of the…
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SAP ABAP Cloud Developer
Radiant Systems Solutions, Inc
Toronto, ON
- Contract
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Webmestre
Air Transat
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Software Developer - One year contract
Ricoh Canada Inc.
Kitchener, ON
- $70,000 to $110,000 CAD / year
- Contract
Ricoh's Global Solutions Engineering (GSE) group is expanding its scanning and image processing development team in Kitchener and has an opening for a Software Developer. GSE is part of the…
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Android Software Developer – Infotainment OnStar
General Motors
Markham, ON
- Full-time
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Senior Software Developer, ML Platform & Infrastructure
Wealthsimple Technologies
Toronto, ON
- $152,000 to $189,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Full Stack Developer – Web & Application Development
Ultimate Tech
Montreal, QC
- Full-time

MDA

Embedded Software Engineer/MTS

Brampton, ON, L6Y 6K7, Canada

The compensation range for this position is $95,000 - $115,000 annually. · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: The compensation range for this position is $95,000 - $115,000 annually.
Job type: Full-time
Experience: 5+ years of relevant experience
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 2, 2026

Original job description

Building the space between proven and possible, MDA Space is a trusted mission partner to the global space industry. A robotics, satellite systems and geointelligence pioneer with a 55-year+ story of world firsts and more than 450 missions, MDA Space is a global leader in communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The MDA Space team of more than 3,400 space experts in Canada, the US and the UK has the knowledge and know-how to turn an audacious customer vision into an achievable mission – bringing to bear a one-of-a-kind mix of experience, engineering excellence and wide-eyed wonder that’s been in our DNA since day one. For those who dream big and push boundaries on the ground and in the stars to change the world for the better, we’ll take you there. For more information, visit www.mda.space.

The Role:

As our Embedded Software Engineer/MTS, you will be instrumental in using your skill and experience as part of a team to design, implement, maintain, and test safety critical, real-time flight software solutions that are modular, extendable, testable, and efficient. You will lead difficult and complicated subsystem designs and implementations helping to grow the skills of more junior teammates through mentoring and coaching.

Job Responsibilities:

Design, implement, and test embedded applications.
Ensure designs are documented and well communicated.
Collaborate with other engineering disciplines (Systems, controls, electrical) to develop requirements/solutions.
Review the work of teammates.
Elicit requirements from various stakeholders/documents.
Mentor and grow the skills of more junior team members via conversations, review of work products, explanation of design tradeoffs, etc.
Support/Lead estimation efforts for new tasks.
Collaborate with other seniors and management on the establishment, evolution, and enforcement of standards for coding, tools/environments, processes, etc.
Other duties as will be assigned from time to time by management or a team lead.

Required Skills/Experience:

Strong knowledge of C/C++
5+ years of relevant experience
Solutions implemented on bare metal.
Proven ability to design and implement embedded software.
Hands on experience with one or more of the following: FPGAs, RAM, ROM, Flash, and Microcontrollers
Strong written/verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Bachelor’s or Graduate degree in software, Computer, or Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Beneficial Skills/Experience:

Real time Operating systems.
Object oriented programming.
Communications interfaces (SPI, EtherCAT, CANOpen, etc.)
Familiarity with System on a Chip and integration with FPGAs
Test driven development.
Continuous integration/build automation

Successful candidates must obtain and hold security clearance at the reliability status level, and pass security assessment for the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) and ITAR.

MDA provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA, you and your qualified dependents are eligible to participate in a benefit plan that ensures a comprehensive level of protection through competitive health care including extended healthcare and flexible drug plans, dental and vision benefits, disability income protection, life insurance, group retirement savings plans; and an employee and family assistance program.

The compensation range for this position is $95,000 - $115,000 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

MDA is an equal opportunity employer prizing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.

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Responsibilities

The role involves designing, implementing, and testing safety-critical, real-time embedded flight software while collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams. Additionally, the engineer will mentor junior team members and contribute to the establishment of coding and process standards.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience with C/C++ and bare-metal embedded software development. A bachelor's or graduate degree in software, computer, or electrical engineering or computer science is required.

Skills

C
C++
Embedded software
Bare metal
FPGAs
Microcontrollers
Real-time flight software
System design
Mentoring
Analytical skills
Problem-solving
Communication skills
RAM
ROM
Flash
Safety critical systems

Benefits

Extended healthcare
Flexible drug plans
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Disability income protection
Life insurance
Employee and family assistance program

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Embedded Software
C
C++
Bare Metal
FPGAs
Microcontrollers
Flight Software
Real-time Systems
Safety Critical
SPI
EtherCAT
CANOpen
System on a Chip
Test Driven Development
Continuous Integration
Build Automation
Space Industry
Engineering
Mentoring
Software Engineering
Computer Science
Electrical Engineering
RAM
ROM
Flash
ITAR
Controlled Goods Program

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