Software engineer jobs in Toronto, ON and nearby

Software engineer jobs within 25 km of Toronto, ON, Canada. Nearby towns and cities are included. Distances are straight-line, not driving distances.

Counted Oct 30, 2026

Hiring at a glance

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Open jobs: 1,452
Employers: 510

Advertised starting pay

Average starting payCAD / year: $130,880Across 147 listings
Average starting payUSD / year: $162,326Across 48 listings
Average starting payCAD / hour: $61.18Across 44 listings

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

Where work happens

Remote: 0%0 listings
Hybrid: 49%709 listings
On-site: 50%730 listings

Not specified: 1% (13 listings)

Employers hiring include Virtusa (58), Amazon (53), Okta (45).

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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Guidance reviewed on September 16, 2026.

Based on the dated count above. Listings can change. How we count

Software engineer jobs in Toronto, ON and nearby

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Vaco by Highspring

Senior C++ Software Engineer - VxWorks

Toronto, ON, Canada
Greater Toronto Area, Canada, Canada

$100,000 to $140,000 CAD / year · Full-time

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Job details

Pay: $100,000 to $140,000 CAD / year
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 9, 2026
Experience: Minimum 5 years' hands on experience with VxWorks (Windriver)
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 26, 2026

Original job description

Senior C++ Software Engineer - VxWorks

What you'll do

As part of a team:

Lead designs for safety critical, real-time software solutions

Ensure designs are documented and well communicated

Lead and participate in implementation and testing of safety critical, real-time software

Review the work of teammates (senior and junior)

Mentor and grow the skills of more junior team members via conversations, review of work products, explanation of design tradeoffs, etc.

Lead estimation efforts for new tasks

Collaborate with other seniors and management on the establishment, evolution, and enforcement of standards for coding, tools/environments, processes, etc.

Other duties as will be assigned from time to time

Required Skills/Experience:

Strong knowledge and practical experience with C++

Minimum 5 years' hands on experience with VxWorks (Windriver)

10+ years of developing embedded applications

Proven ability to design and implement safety critical real-time software solutions

System on a chip

Automated testing

Strong written/verbal communication skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Bachelor's degree in software, Computer, or Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions.

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact HR@vaco.com .

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

Representation Notice

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

For residents of Ontario, Canada only: to the extent the position for employment is not with Highspring or not otherwise noted as vacant above, candidate should be informed that this role is to replace a presently employed person at Vaco by Highspring's client.

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Vaco by Highspring respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.

California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here.
Residents of all other states may access our policies here.
Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here.
Residents of countries governed by GDPR and UK GDPR may access our policies here.

Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

· the individual's skill sets, experience and training;

· licensure and certification requirements;

· office location and other geographic considerations; and

· other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).

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Responsibilities

Lead the design, implementation, and testing of safety-critical real-time software, ensuring designs are documented and communicated effectively. Review and mentor teammates, lead task estimation, and collaborate with senior colleagues and management to establish and enforce engineering standards.

Requirements

Requires strong practical C++ knowledge, at least five years of VxWorks experience, and more than ten years developing embedded applications. Candidates must have experience designing and implementing safety-critical real-time software, familiarity with system-on-chip and automated testing, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and a bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or computer science field.

Skills

C++
VxWorks
Embedded Software Development
Safety-Critical Software
Real-Time Software
System-on-Chip
Automated Testing
Software Design
Software Implementation
Software Testing
Code Review
Technical Mentoring
Task Estimation
Coding Standards
Analytical Skills
Problem-Solving

Benefits

Medical Benefits
Dental Benefits
Vision Benefits
Retirement Plan

Visa sponsorship

Not detected in the job text

Keywords

C++
VxWorks
Wind River
Embedded Applications
Safety-Critical Software
Real-Time Software
System-on-Chip
Automated Testing
Software Design
Software Implementation
Software Testing
Design Documentation
Code Review
Mentoring
Task Estimation
Coding Standards
Tools and Environments
Engineering Processes
Communication
Analytical Skills
Problem-Solving
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Computer Science
Manufacturing

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