Software development jobs in Canada

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Counted Oct 1, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 4,005
Employers: 1,481

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $115,120Across 464 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $140,712Across 111 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $52.20Across 65 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 10%409 listings
Hybrid: 41%1,644 listings
On-site: 48%1,918 listings

Not specified: 1% (34 listings)

Employers hiring include Amazon (114), Genetec (67), Electronic Arts (47).

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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Java Backend Developer
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$105,000 to $120,000 CAD / year
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TextNow

Senior Software Developer, AI

Waterloo, ON, Canada

Pay: $750 annual wellness benefit or healthcare spending account
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 19, 2026
Experience: 5+ years of software development experience
Posting language: English
Posted: Sep 19, 2026

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Original job description

We believe that communication belongs to everyone. Our mission is to democratize phone service and remove barriers that prevent people from staying connected.

As TextNow continues to evolve, Artificial Intelligence is becoming a foundational capability across our products, operations, and employee experience. Our AI Labs team is responsible for identifying, validating, and scaling AI-powered solutions that create measurable impact for customers and employees.

We're looking for a Senior Software Developer who can help transform AI opportunities into production-ready systems, partner with stakeholders across the business, and accelerate TextNow's adoption of AI technologies.

What You'll Do

Build AI-Powered Solutions

Design, develop, and deploy AI-enabled applications, services, and automations
Build internal tools and intelligent workflows using LLMs, AI agents, and orchestration frameworks
Evaluate emerging AI technologies and rapidly prototype new concepts
Transform proofs-of-concept into scalable production systems

Lead Technical Delivery

Drive architecture and implementation decisions for AI initiatives
Define patterns and standards for AI application development
Balance experimentation speed with security, governance, and operational excellence
Ensure solutions are reliable, observable, maintainable, and cost-effective

Enable the Organization

Partner with business stakeholders to identify high-value AI opportunities
Translate business problems into technical solutions
Consult with teams across Product, Engineering, Customer Care, Trust & Safety, Marketing, Finance, and Operations
Help teams adopt AI capabilities and best practices

Build Internal AI Capabilities

Develop reusable AI services, frameworks, and components
Create integrations with enterprise platforms and business systems
Design automation workflows that reduce manual effort and increase operational efficiency
Contribute to AI governance, evaluation frameworks, and responsible AI practices

Mentor and Influence

Coach engineers and technical stakeholders on AI development approaches
Share knowledge, best practices, and lessons learned
Drive technical discussions and influence the direction of TextNow's AI strategy

What You Bring

Technical Experience

5+ years of software development experience
Experience designing and delivering production-grade software systems
Strong programming skills in one or more modern languages (Go, Python, TypeScript, Ruby, or similar)
Experience with cloud platforms and modern deployment practices

AI & Automation Experience

Hands-on experience building applications with Large Language Models
Experience training custom models
Understanding of prompt engineering, evaluation methodologies, and AI system design
Experience with workflow automation and orchestration platforms
Familiarity with retrieval systems, vector databases, knowledge management, or agent frameworks

Delivery & Collaboration

Comfortable operating in ambiguous environments with evolving requirements
Strong communication skills with technical and non-technical audiences
Demonstrated ability to lead projects from concept through deployment
Ability to identify opportunities independently and drive execution

Mindset

Curious and pragmatic
Strong ownership mentality
Bias toward experimentation and learning
Able to balance speed with long-term sustainability
Excited by solving business problems using technology

Nice to Have

Experience building enterprise AI solutions
Experience with OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, or open-source model ecosystems
Experience with observability and AI performance monitoring
Experience implementing AI governance, evaluation, or security frameworks
Telecommunications industry experience
Experience building internal developer productivity tools

Base Salary Range

The expected base salary range for this role is:

Canada Intermediate: CAD $113,400 - $162,000 annually

Canada Senior: CAD $158,000 – 207,000 annually

Canada Staff: CAD $200,400 – 248,000 annually

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Our goal is to offer a competitive package that reflects the impact and expertise you bring to the team.

This posting is for a current, active vacancy.

More about TextNow

Our culture

We're proud of the culture that we've built at TextNow, but one of the most common questions we hear is 'how do you continue to sustain it as the world and the company continues to change?' The reality is that we're only able to keep up because each and every TextNovian contributes to our culture through being involved, by living our values, sharing feedback, embracing change and more! 

Our values

Customer Obsessed

We strive to have a deep understanding of our customers.

Do Right By Our People

We treat each other with fairness, respect, and integrity.

Accept the Challenge

We adopt a "Yes, We Can" mindset to achieve ambitious goals.

Act Like an Owner

We treat this company like it's our own... because it is!

Give a Damn

We are deeply committed and passionate about our work and achieving results.

Our benefits and more

This is a brief overview of the benefits that TextNow offers its employees. More complete details can be found in TextNow's Benefit Guide and legal plan documents, which are available to employees on or shortly after their start date with TextNow. The benefits listed herein are for illustrative purposes only and may change from time-to-time in TextNow's sole discretion.

Free phone service

Strong work life blend 

Employee stock options 

Unlimited vacation 

12 paid holidays per year

Competitive pay

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Short-term & long-term disability

$750 annual wellness benefit or healthcare spending account

RRSP matching (Canada)

Parental leave for eligible employees

Learning & Development opportunities

We travel a few times a year for various team events, company-wide off-sites, and more

More information about our total rewards package will be available during the hiring process.

Dogfooding & Customer Obsession

At TextNow, every employee gets to actively use our app for calling and texting. Dogfooding helps us experience what customers do, to spot issues early, and drive better design, developer, and user experiences.

Diversity and Inclusion

Our aim is to make every person who joins TextNow feel like they belong, that they're valued, and that they're able to be their authentic selves at work. 

We're all accountable for creating an inclusive culture and a sense of belonging for one another. By doing this together, we'll make TextNow better for everyone. 

Equal opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation during the hiring process may contact our Talent Team.

TextNow Candidate Policy

By submitting an application to TextNow, you agree to the collection, use, and disclosure of your personal information in accordance with the TextNow Candidate Policy

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More about this job

Responsibilities

The Senior Software Developer will design, develop, and deploy AI-enabled applications and intelligent workflows using LLMs and orchestration frameworks. They will also partner with business stakeholders to identify high-value AI opportunities and lead the technical delivery of scalable production systems.

Requirements

Candidates must have 5+ years of software development experience with strong proficiency in modern programming languages like Python, Go, or TypeScript. Hands-on experience building applications with Large Language Models and designing production-grade software systems is required.

Skills

Software development
Artificial intelligence
LLMs
Python
Go
TypeScript
Ruby
Cloud platforms
Prompt engineering
Workflow automation
Orchestration frameworks
Vector databases
System design
Technical leadership
Mentorship

Benefits

Free phone service
Employee stock options
Unlimited vacation
12 paid holidays per year
Health, dental, and vision benefits
Short-term & long-term disability
Annual wellness benefit
RRSP matching
Parental leave
Learning & development opportunities

Visa sponsorship

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Keywords

Artificial Intelligence
Software Development
LLMs
Python
Go
TypeScript
Ruby
Cloud Platforms
Prompt Engineering
Workflow Automation
Orchestration Frameworks
Vector Databases
System Design
Telecommunications
AI Governance
Production-grade Software
Technical Leadership
Mentorship
Scalable Systems
Enterprise AI

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