Software development jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 26, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 5,815
Employers: 1,871

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $114,098Across 620 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $56.60Across 195 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $145,651Across 125 listings
Average starting payUSD / hour: $59.34Across 17 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 8%471 listings
Hybrid: 39%2,273 listings
On-site: 52%3,044 listings

Not specified: <1% (27 listings)

Employers hiring include S M Software Solutions Inc (215), Amazon (131), 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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Software Engineer
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Engineer, BC
- Full-time
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Senior Software Developer - Networking (Flow)
Nutanix
Vancouver, BC
- $151,000 to $227,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
Nutanix engineers are creating a revolutionary technology, building the software-defined data center. We’re using our love of programming and outstanding backgrounds to change the way…
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Senior Backend Engineer .NET & Python
PosiTrace
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
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Senior Software Engineer
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Remote, Canada
- Full-time
- Remote
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Software Development Engineer II, Advertiser Growth Engine
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Toronto, ON
- Full-time
We are currently recruiting Mid-Level Software Engineers who enjoy solving technical challenges at a global scale, simplifying and eliminating complexity as well as demonstrating a high
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Applications Development Sr Programmer Analyst
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Mississauga, ON
- Full-time
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Senior Backend Software Developer
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Toronto, ON · Greater Toronto Area, Canada
- Full-time
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Vancouver, BC
- Temporary
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Kitchener, ON
- Full-time
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Senior Python Software Developer
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Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
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Senior Software Developer – Backend Services
PDF Solutions
Vancouver, BC
- Full-time
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Markham, ON
- Full-time
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Advanced Micro Devices, Inc
Markham, ON
- Full-time
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Remote, Canada
- Full-time
- Remote
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- Full-time
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Canada
- Full-time
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Senior Software Engineer (Full Stack)
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- Full-time
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Mississauga, ON · Montreal, QC
- Full-time
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Software Engineer
RSI
Engineer, BC
- Full-time
As a back-end Software Engineer at RSI, you will work on exciting projects, develop powerful software, and learn about software architecture, implementation, and coding practices.
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Intermediate Software Developer
Propel Holdings
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Senior Frontend Developer
nesto
Canada
- Full-time
…mortgage experts in the country. Work on a modern tech stack and a development framework designed to unlock your full potential and accelerate your…
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Chief Backend Developer
National Bank of Canada
Montreal, QC
- Full-time
…team at National Bank means acting as an expert in the design, development, and evolution of strategic backend services in highly available cloud environments. This role gives you the…
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PDF Solutions

Senior Software Developer – Backend Services

555 W Hastings St Floor 18, Vancouver, BC, V6B 4N6, Canada

CAD $120,000.00 - CAD $160,000.00 /Yr. · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: CAD $120,000.00 - CAD $160,000.00 /Yr.
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 31, 2026
Experience: Minimum 8 years of professional software development experience with a strong focus on backend systems and services.
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 21, 2026

Original job description

Overview

At PDF Solutions, we are at the forefront of revolutionizing the semiconductor industry. Our cutting-edge technologies and data-driven solutions empower semiconductor manufacturers to achieve unprecedented levels of efficiency, quality, and innovation. By joining our team, you'll have the opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds in the industry, tackle complex challenges, and contribute to groundbreaking advancements that shape the future of technology. Headquartered in Santa Clara, California, PDF Solutions also operates worldwide in Canada, China, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan.

Role Summary

PDF Solutions is seeking a highly experienced Senior Software Developer to design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and distributed systems that power our industry-leading semiconductor manufacturing analytics and connectivity platforms. This role will work closely with cross-functional engineering, product, and customer-facing teams to deliver robust, high-performance solutions that enable data-driven decision-making across advanced semiconductor manufacturing environments.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in backend architecture, cloud-native services, APIs, and enterprise-scale software development. Experience in the semiconductor industry is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services, APIs, and microservices architectures.
Build high-performance systems capable of processing large volumes of manufacturing, equipment, and analytics data.
Design execution pipelines, data structures and algorithms with a focus on performance, parallelism, thread safety and distributed execution.
Collaborate with product management, solutions engineering, and software teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
Develop secure, reliable, and maintainable software following industry best practices.
Optimize application performance, scalability, and system reliability.
Participate in architecture reviews, technical design discussions, and code reviews.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex production issues while driving root-cause analysis and long-term solutions.
Mentor junior developers and contribute to the continuous improvement of engineering standards and development processes.
Support DevOps initiatives including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, monitoring, and cloud deployment strategies.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field.
Minimum 8 years of professional software development experience with a strong focus on backend systems and services.
Strong programming experience in one or more of the following languages:
- C#
- Python
- C++
Experience designing and developing RESTful APIs, distributed systems, and microservices architectures.
Strong understanding of database technologies including SQL and NoSQL platforms.
Experience working with cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Strong knowledge of software design patterns, data structures, algorithms, and system architecture.
Experience with CI/CD pipelines, source control systems, and automated testing frameworks.
Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Nice to Have

Experience within the semiconductor manufacturing, semiconductor equipment, or semiconductor software industry.

Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing workflows, yield management, process control, metrology, inspection, or equipment connectivity solutions.
Experience with large-scale data processing, analytics platforms, or industrial IoT environments.
Knowledge of manufacturing systems integration including MES, SPC, APC, or factory automation systems.
Experience working in customer-facing technical environments and supporting enterprise software deployments.

Pay Range

CAD $120,000.00 - CAD $160,000.00 /Yr.

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More about this job

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and maintain scalable backend services and microservices architectures to support semiconductor manufacturing analytics. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build high-performance systems and optimize application reliability and performance.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in a technical field and at least 8 years of professional software development experience. Candidates must have strong proficiency in C#, Python, or C++ and experience with cloud environments and containerization.

Skills

Backend development
C#
Python
C++
RESTful APIs
Distributed systems
Microservices
SQL
NoSQL
AWS
Azure
Google Cloud Platform
Docker
Kubernetes
CI/CD
System architecture

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Backend Services
Semiconductor
Distributed Systems
Microservices
C#
Python
C++
RESTful APIs
SQL
NoSQL
AWS
Azure
Google Cloud Platform
Docker
Kubernetes
CI/CD
Analytics
Manufacturing
Software Architecture
Data Structures
Algorithms
DevOps
Automation
Thread Safety
Parallelism
Enterprise Software
Cloud-native
System Reliability
API Development
Technical Design

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