Software development jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 28, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 6,115
Employers: 1,917

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $113,666Across 653 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $57.03Across 209 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $145,627Across 128 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $59.97Across 19 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%482 listings
Hybrid: 39%2,387 listings
On-site: 53%3,219 listings

Not specified: <1% (27 listings)

Employers hiring include S M Software Solutions Inc (247), Amazon (137), Electronic Arts (70).

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 Developer
Lotus IT Solutions
Enterprise, ON
- Contract
The Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery and Procurement is seeking a Senior Software Developer to join the Ent
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RQ11739 – Software Developer – Full Stack – Senior
S M Software Solutions Inc
Toronto, ON
- Internship
We are seeking a Senior Software Developer – Full Stack with extensive experience designing and developing large-scale, multi-client web applications, Java-based enterprise solutions, REST…
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Software Developer - CRM - Intermediate
Lotus IT Solutions
Toronto, ON · Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- Contract
Lotus is seeking an Intermediate Software Developer – CRM to support th
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Software Engineer, Back-End - Mail (Canada)
Superhuman
Remote, Canada
- $150,000 to $192,000 USD / year
- Full-time
- Remote
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Senior Software Development Engineer in Test (Kubernetes)
Akamai
Canada
- $102,500 to $184,500 CAD / year
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Full Stack Software Developer
ATB
Calgary, AB · Edmonton, AB
- Full-time
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Développeur(euse) logiciel senior / Senior Software Developer
Eaton Corporation
Brossard, QC
- Full-time
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Audio Software Engineer - EA SPORTS™ NHL
EA SPORTS
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
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Lead Software Engineer – Application Security & Architecture
Prospect Markets
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
…across our platform. You'll bring deep application security and software architecture expertise to a team building compliant trading software, with direct responsibility for the systems and…
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Software Architect
Swim Recruiting
Vancouver, BC
- $100 to $115 CAD / hour
- Contract
6-month contact Software Architect for a mission critical application with a global organization with onsite work in Vancouver.
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Software Developer
Cisco
Ottawa, ON · Kanata, Ontario
- Full-time
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Programmer Analyst II
The University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC
- $8,810.92 to $13,202.5 CAD / month
- Full-time
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Frontend Developer
IT Connex
Toronto, ON
- Contract
We are seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer with strong expertise in React, JavaScript, and modern web application development to join a team responsible for building and…
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Backend Engineer, Data
Stripe
Canada
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Software Developer
Aarorn Technologies
Guelph, ON
- $80,000 to $90,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Develop Website architecture and determine hardware and software requirements
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Senior Software Developer
Swim Recruiting
Ottawa, ON
- $100,000 to $130,000 CAD / year
- Contract
Our client is seeking a Senior Software Developer to design and develop secure, scalable backend applications supporting cybersecurity products. You'll collaborate with security, DevOps,…
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Programmer Analyst II
The University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC
- $8,810.92 to $13,202.5 CAD / month
- Full-time
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Backend Engineer - Kotlin
Swim Recruiting
Vancouver, BC
- $75 to $95 CAD / hour
- Contract
As a result of growth our client is looking to hire a Kotlin software engineer to build and support its finance integration platform. You’ll work in an existing Kotlin codebase, connecting…
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Software Validation Technologist
Husky Technologies
Bolton, ON
- Full-time
Husky TechnologiesTM offers a wealth of opportunity for personal growth and development. Most important
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Software Developer
neurohire.ai
Remote, Canada
- $70,000 to $90,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
- Remote
You will apply your programming knowledge, problem-solving skills, and understanding of software development principles to support application development and improve existing systems. This…
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Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, Senior Associate
Pwc Canada
Ottawa, ON · Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Cloud Architect
Tangerine
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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SysOps Software Architect (36136)
Myticas Consulting
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
Lead the architecture and technical direction of System Operations (SysOps) software for a mission-critical satellite communications program. Translate operational, security, and system…
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Embedded Software Architect, User Terminals (36137)
Myticas Consulting
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
We are seeking a Software Architect – User Terminals to define and lead software architecture for military and government satellite communications terminal solutions. This role provides…
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Senior Software Developer, Developer Experience (DevX)
Robinhood
Toronto, ON

Myticas Consulting

Embedded Software Architect, User Terminals (36137)

Ottawa, ON, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 26, 2026
Experience: 10+ years of software engineering experience with increasing technical leadership responsibilities.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 27, 2026

Original job description

Embedded Software Architect, User Terminals

We are seeking a Software Architect – User Terminals to define and lead software architecture for military and government satellite communications terminal solutions. This role provides technical leadership across programs and ensures software designs meet system, security, operational, and long-term product requirements.

Main Responsibilities

Define and maintain software architecture for military user terminal products and programs.
Lead architectural trade studies and technology evaluations.
Collaborate with Systems Engineering to derive software architectures from system requirements.
Ensure designs meet reliability, resiliency, and cybersecurity requirements.
Define interfaces between embedded software, networking components, modems, and external systems.
Serve as software technical authority during customer engagements and design reviews.
Guide development teams on architecture implementation and best practices.
Support proposals, demonstrations, technical reviews, integration, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.
Mentor software engineers and technical leads.

Education And Experience Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline; a master's degree is an asset.
10+ years of software engineering experience with increasing technical leadership responsibilities.
Experience defining and leading architectures for SATCOM, wireless communications, networking, defense, aerospace, or telecommunications systems.
Experience on government, military, defense, or security-sensitive programs is highly desirable.

Specialized Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Strong knowledge of software architecture principles and design methodologies.
Experience architecting distributed, embedded, and real-time software systems.
Strong knowledge of SATCOM, wireless communication systems, modem technologies, RF systems, and IP-based communications.
Experience with user terminals, gateways, modems, antenna control, networking, or telecommunications systems.
Understanding of military communications, tactical networking, and mission-critical systems.
Programming experience in C, C++, and Python.
Knowledge of Linux-based embedded systems and operating system fundamentals.
Strong understanding of routing, switching, VPNs, QoS, multicast, and secure communications.
Experience with virtualization, containerization, and cloud technologies.
Understanding of cybersecurity and secure software development practices.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies, strong communication, and problem-solving skills.

Technical Leadership

Provide architectural direction across military user terminal programs. No direct reports; significant mentoring and technical leadership responsibilities.

Working Conditions

Hybrid work environment based in Ottawa, Ontario. Occasional domestic and international travel may be required.

Eligibility

The successful candidate must be legally eligible to work in Canada and able to obtain clearance under the Canadian Controlled Goods Program (CGP).

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Responsibilities

Define and lead software architecture for military and government satellite communications user terminal programs, ensuring designs meet system, security, reliability, and operational requirements. Provide technical direction and mentorship, and support customer engagements, proposals, reviews, integration, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or computer science discipline and 10+ years of software engineering experience with increasing technical leadership responsibilities; a master's degree is an asset. Candidates should have architecture experience in communications or related mission-critical systems, strong embedded and networking expertise, and eligibility to work in Canada and obtain Controlled Goods Program clearance.

Skills

Software Architecture
Embedded Systems
Real-Time Systems
SATCOM
Wireless Communications
Networking
C
C++
Python
Linux
Routing and Switching
VPNs
Quality of Service
Multicast
Cybersecurity
Technical Leadership

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Keywords

Software Architecture
Military User Terminals
Satellite Communications
SATCOM
Embedded Software
Distributed Systems
Real-Time Systems
Wireless Communications
Modem Technologies
RF Systems
IP Communications
Tactical Networking
C
C++
Python
Linux
Routing
Switching
VPN
Quality of Service
Multicast
Secure Communications
Virtualization
Containerization
Cloud Technologies
Cybersecurity
Secure Software Development
Agile

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