Software development jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 26, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 5,806
Employers: 1,867

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $113,912Across 618 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%470 listings
Hybrid: 39%2,268 listings
On-site: 52%3,041 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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- $112,000 to $140,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
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Respawn Entertainment

Senior Software Engineer - Generalist (Foundations) (Apex Legends)

Vancouver, BC, Canada
Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area, Canada

Full-time

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Job details

Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 30, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 26, 2026

Original job description

Description & Requirements

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

Job Title: Senior Software Engineer - Generalist (Foundations) (Apex Legends)

Location: Los Angeles, CA, Vancouver, BC

Work Model: Hybrid

Founded in 2010, Respawn was created with the philosophy that when talented people have creative freedom, they’ll make extraordinary games that achieve the unexpected. Respawn Entertainment is the Academy Award-winning studio behind Apex Legends, Titanfall, and Star Wars Jedi titles. Join us to help shape the future of one of the world’s leading live service franchises.

As a Senior Software Engineer, Engine Systems, you will report to Principal Technical Director and build the foundational technology that powers Apex Legends. You will design and maintain core engine systems across physics, memory, input, and platform layers. You will partner with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver scalable systems that improve performance, stability, and player experience in a live service environment.

Responsibilities

Design and maintain core engine systems across multiple domains
Own cross-cutting technical initiatives from design to release
Optimize memory, CPU, and bandwidth across gameplay systems
Debug and resolve complex issues in large-scale codebases
Integrate platform and partner technologies into the engine
Collaborate with design, art, and audio on feature development
Mentor engineers through code reviews and technical guidance

Qualifications

8+ years developing game engine or systems-level code
Strong C/C++ experience in performance-critical systems
Experience working in large, shared codebases
Shipped at least one AAA game on console or PC
Experience optimizing memory, CPU, or runtime performance
Experience developing on Sony, Microsoft, or Nintendo platforms
Strong understanding of 3D math or simulation systems

Pay Transparency - North America

Compensation And Benefits

The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).

PAY RANGES

British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) *$141,400 - $204,400 CAD
California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. San Francisco) *$165,000 - $256,000 USD

Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.

In the US, we offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and other incentive programs.

For Canada, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave), extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and other incentive programs.

About Electronic Arts

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

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Responsibilities

Design and maintain core engine systems across physics, memory, input, and platform layers for Apex Legends. Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to optimize performance and stability in a live service environment.

Requirements

Requires 8+ years of experience in game engine or systems-level code with strong C/C++ proficiency. Must have shipped at least one AAA game on console or PC and have experience with Sony, Microsoft, or Nintendo platforms.

Skills

C++
Game Engine Development
Systems-level Programming
Performance Optimization
3D Math
Simulation Systems
Memory Management
CPU Optimization
Bandwidth Optimization
Console Development
PC Development
Debugging
Technical Leadership
Code Review

Benefits

Paid time off
Sick time
Paid company holidays
Paid parental leave
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
401(k)
Bonus and incentive programs
Retirement plan
Complimentary games

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Keywords

C++
Game Engine
AAA Games
Live Service
Sony
Microsoft
Nintendo
Physics
Memory Management
CPU Optimization
3D Math
Simulation
Systems Engineering
Apex Legends
Respawn Entertainment
Electronic Arts
Performance Tuning
Platform Integration
Scalable Systems

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