Software development jobs in Canada

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Counted Nov 2, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 6,610
Employers: 1,982

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $113,135Across 688 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $56.16Across 244 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $147,771Across 144 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $61.34Across 22 listings
Average starting payCAD / month: $6,118Across 11 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 8%497 listings
Hybrid: 39%2,578 listings
On-site: 53%3,508 listings

Not specified: <1% (27 listings)

Employers hiring include S M Software Solutions Inc (248), Amazon (142), Electronic Arts (72).

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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MDA

Intermediate Software Developer

Ottawa, ON, Canada
Kanata, ON, K2K 1Y5, Canada

The compensation range for this position is $72,800.00 - $100,100.00 annually. · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: The compensation range for this position is $72,800.00 - $100,100.00 annually.
Job type: Full-time
Experience: 2.5 - 5 years of relevant post-graduation working experience
Posting language: English
Posted: Nov 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 global MDA Space team of more than 4,000 space experts 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.

We’re on the hunt for an Intermediate Software Developer on our Robotics & Space Operations team at our Kanata office.

With 40 years of operational experience and proven performance on the iconic Canadarm programs including Space Shuttle and International Space Station robotics and operations support, our Robotics & Space Operations team has 100% mission success in making space dreams come true. As an Intermediate Software Developer, you will be designing, developing, integrating, and testing software for a range of vision system sensors, including developing next-generation 3D LiDAR sensors for space applications.

Roles:

Applying engineering principles to moderately complex projects or contributing as part of a team to complex projects relating to the design of products or tools
May be assigned problems of diverse scope where independent studies, analyses, interpretations and conclusions are made
Performs requirements analyses and prepares software specifications
Develop software architectural designs
Designs, codes and tests software
Participates in software and systems integration testing activities
Interfaces with customers during requirements definition and design review activities
Participates in technical meetings with customers
Collaborates with other engineering/project team disciplines for design and testing activities

Experience and Qualifications:

Sc. or equivalent in computer science, math, engineering, or physics
2.5 - 5 years of relevant post-graduation working experience
Experience in the following areas is mandatory
- 2+ years of current C++ development
- Software development under Linux and Windows
Experience in the following areas would be an asset:
- Software design for automated test and test-driven development, along with associated tools such as FakeIt, Catch2
- CI/CD pipelines and related tools, such as Jenkins, Docker
- Interfacing to third party libraries such as OpenCV, OpenGL, Embree
- Developing new products / experience in the full software development lifecycle
- Low level software development / FPGA interface software
- Familiar with military and/or commercial software development standards
- Qt, Python, Bash, MatLab development experience
Self-motivated with exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to work well in a team-oriented, rapidly changing environment
Must be willing to work in a hands-on environment

We’re a dream team of purpose-driven, collaborative and passionate people, and we are constantly looking for others to join #TeamMDA to ignite new and innovative approaches to problem-solving that push us forward to improve life on and above Earth. If you’re excited to expand our place in space and driven to inspire the next generation, we’ll take you there.

We have entered a new era of exploration and development, and MDA Space welcomes all who yearn to suit up and be part of it. An equal opportunity employer prizing diversity, integrity and collaboration, we are committed to growing MDA Space and Canada’s leadership in this next golden age.

Comments/Special Considerations:

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.

Benefits statement:

MDA Space provides competitive compensation and benefits packages for its employees at all locations. As a team member of MDA Space, 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.

Equal opportunity statement:

MDA Space 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.

Accommodations

MDA Space is proud to provide accommodation(s) during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodations, please indicate this on your application/cover letter and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.

The compensation range for this position is $72,800.00 - $100,100.00 annually. The specific compensation offered will be based on the qualifications and experience of the successful candidate.

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Responsibilities

Design, develop, integrate, and test software for vision-system sensors, including next-generation 3D LiDAR sensors for space applications. Analyze requirements, prepare specifications and architectural designs, collaborate across engineering disciplines, and participate in customer discussions and software and systems integration testing.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree or equivalent in computer science, mathematics, engineering, or physics is required, along with 2.5–5 years of relevant post-graduation experience and at least two years of current C++ development. Experience developing software for Linux and Windows is mandatory; automated testing, CI/CD, relevant libraries and tools, and strong communication and teamwork skills are assets.

Skills

C++
Linux
Windows
Software Requirements Analysis
Software Architecture
Software Design
Software Development
Software Testing
Systems Integration Testing
Automated Testing
Test-Driven Development
CI/CD
Technical Communication
Team Collaboration
FPGA Interface Software

Benefits

Extended Health Care
Flexible Drug Plans
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Disability Income Protection
Life Insurance
Employee and Family Assistance Program

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

C++
Linux
Windows
3D LiDAR
Vision Systems
Space Applications
Software Architecture
Requirements Analysis
Software Specifications
Software Integration
Systems Integration Testing
Automated Testing
Test-Driven Development
FakeIt
Catch2
CI/CD
Jenkins
Docker
OpenCV
OpenGL
Embree
FPGA
Qt
Python
Bash
MATLAB
Military Software Standards
Commercial Software Standards
Controlled Goods Program

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