Software development jobs in Canada

Explore software development jobs in Canada. Choose a role or place to find work that fits.

Counted Oct 27, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 5,961
Employers: 1,890

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $113,637Across 638 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $56.67Across 202 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%478 listings
Hybrid: 39%2,321 listings
On-site: 53%3,135 listings

Not specified: <1% (27 listings)

Employers hiring include S M Software Solutions Inc (244), Amazon (135), 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

Software development jobs in Canada

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RQ11736 – Software Developer – Front End – Senior
S M Software Solutions Inc
Toronto, ON
- Internship
We are seeking a Senior Software Developer – Front End with extensive experience designing, developing, testing, deploying, and maintaining large-scale, multi-client, Internet-ready web…
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RQ11658 – Software Developer – Senior
S M Software Solutions Inc
Toronto, ON
- Internship
We are seeking a Senior Software Developer with strong technical leadership and hands-on experience in enterprise application development, Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Azure,…
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Software Developer - Team Lead
IXL Learning
Toronto, ON
…products used by millions of students worldwide, is seeking a Software Developer Team Lead who has a passion for technology and education. You will be helping us build the tools needed to…
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Software Engineer, Level 3, Backend
Snap Inc.
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Principal Software Engineer
Broadcom
Ottawa, ON
- $114,400 to $183,000 CAD / year
- Full-time
As a Principal Software Engineer, you will design, develop, and deliver software and firmware for ultra-high-performance datacenter-scale solutions. We are looking for candidates who thrive…
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Software Development Engineer, Ordering
Amazon
Vancouver, BC
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Software Engineer - Billing & Internal Tooling
Baseten
Montreal, QC
- $165,000 to $330,000 USD / year
- Full-time
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Senior Cloud Engineer (AWS)
BITS Recruiting
Toronto, ON
- Contract
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RQ00811 – Software Developer – Full Stack – Senior
S M Software Solutions Inc
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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RQ00811 – Software Developer – Full Stack – Senior
S M Software Solutions Inc
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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RQ00811 – Software Developer – Full Stack – Senior
S M Software Solutions Inc
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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RQ00795 – Software Developer – Senior
S M Software Solutions Inc
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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RQ00813 – DevOps/Cloud Engineer – Senior
S M Software Solutions Inc
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
…experience with AWS cloud infrastructure, GitHub Actions, AWS Cloud Development Kit (AWS CDK), containerized applications, networking, security, infrastructure automation, and deployment…
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RQ00813 – DevOps/Cloud Engineer – Senior
S M Software Solutions Inc
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
…experience with AWS cloud infrastructure, GitHub Actions, AWS Cloud Development Kit (AWS CDK), containerized applications, networking, security, infrastructure automation, and deployment…
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RQ00813 – DevOps/Cloud Engineer – Senior
S M Software Solutions Inc
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
…experience with AWS cloud infrastructure, GitHub Actions, AWS Cloud Development Kit (AWS CDK), containerized applications, networking, security, infrastructure automation, and deployment…
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RQ00795 – Software Developer – Senior
S M Software Solutions Inc
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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RQ00795 – Software Developer – Senior
S M Software Solutions Inc
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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RQ11557 – Software Developer – Front End – Senior
S M Software Solutions Inc
Toronto, ON
- Internship
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RQ11557 – Software Developer – Front End – Senior
S M Software Solutions Inc
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- Internship
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Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, Senior Associate
PwC Canada
Toronto, ON
- Full-time
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Cloud Infrastructure Engineer, Senior Associate
PwC Canada
Ottawa, ON
- Full-time
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- Full-time
161 Bay Street (93021), Canada, Toronto,Toronto, Ontario,Staff Software Engineer - Capital One Travel Tech - Full-stack
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- Full-time
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Software Developer Full Stack / Backend I (Co-op) - Canada
Cisco
AB · Vancouver, BC · Halifax, NS · Ottawa, ON · Toronto, ON · Montreal, QC · Kanata, Ontario · Calgary, Alberta · Saint-Laurent, Quebec
- Full-time

Snap Inc.

Software Engineer, Level 3, Backend

Toronto, ON, Canada

The expected pay range for this role is $98,000 – $146,000. · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: The expected pay range for this role is $98,000 – $146,000.
Job type: Full-time
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 16, 2026

Original job description

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.

The Company operates Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world, and Specs Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human, in addition to Bitmoji, Saturn, and other digital services.

Snap Engineering teams build fun and technically sophisticated products that reach hundreds of millions of Snapchatters around the world, every day. We’re deeply committed to the well-being of everyone in our global community, which is why our values are at the root of everything we do. We move fast, with precision, and always execute with privacy at the forefront.

We’re looking for a Backend Engineer to join Snap Inc!

What you’ll do:

Design, implement, and operate our most critical and scalable services - ranging from user identity services, friend graph, and our core persistence layer
Work across teams to understand product requirements, evaluate trade-offs, and deliver the solutions needed to build innovative products
You evaluate, appropriately test, and debug your work, striving for high quality
Advocate for and apply best practices when it comes to availability, scalability, operational excellence, and cost management

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Experience with backend services or distributed systems
Ability to independently execute on medium sized features, taking a few weeks and multiple PRs to complete
Ability to understand the operational aspects of your system and may participate in incident or hotfix investigation and resolution
Ability to collaborate and work well with others
Proven track record of operating highly-available systems at significant scale

Minimum Qualifications:

BS/BA degree in a technical field such as Computer Science or equivalent years of experience
Experience coding in an industry-standard language (e.g. Java, Kotlin, Swift, Python, C++)

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Java, C++, and/or Python
Experience with NoSQL solutions, Memcache/Redis, Kubernetes, or Google/AWS services
Experience in at least one of the following areas:
- Large-scale microservices and distributed systems
- Cloud computing and storage systems
- Infrastructure and large-scale system design

The expected pay range for this role is $98,000 – $146,000. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable for the position.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.

"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example, the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable).

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.

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Responsibilities

Design, implement, and operate critical, scalable services such as user identity and core persistence layers. Collaborate across teams to evaluate product requirements and deliver high-quality, innovative technical solutions.

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in a technical field and experience with backend services or distributed systems. Candidates must be proficient in industry-standard languages like Java, Kotlin, Swift, Python, or C++.

Skills

Backend services
Distributed systems
Java
Kotlin
Swift
Python
C++
NoSQL
Memcache
Redis
Kubernetes
Cloud computing
System design
Microservices
Infrastructure

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Comprehensive medical coverage
Emotional and mental health support programs
Equity in the form of RSUs

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Software Engineer
Backend
Distributed Systems
Java
Kotlin
Swift
Python
C++
NoSQL
Memcache
Redis
Kubernetes
Google Cloud
AWS
Microservices
Infrastructure
System Design
Persistence Layer
Scalability
Operational Excellence
Identity Services
Friend Graph
RSUs
Technology

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