What cities have the most software engineer jobs in Canada?

Toronto leads, followed by Vancouver, Montreal, Ottawa, and Calgary. Toronto's tech ecosystem rivals many US cities in size and pay, while Montreal is strong in AI and gaming.

What salary can software engineers expect in Canada?

Canadian software engineer salaries range from C$65k for junior roles to C$180k+ for senior engineers. Toronto and Vancouver pay the highest. Some US-based remote roles pay in USD.

Can international developers get software engineering jobs in Canada?

Yes - Canada has one of the most welcoming immigration systems for tech workers. The Global Talent Stream, Express Entry, and Provincial Nominee Programs all support tech immigration.

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Software Engineer Jobs in Canada

Canada's tech sector is booming - Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal are global tech hubs with competitive salaries, strong immigration programs, and a growing number of international companies opening Canadian offices. These positions span all experience levels and specializations.

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Top Companies

HeyOrca, eBay, Randstad Canada, Pinterest, Super.com, Toast +34 more

Job Types

88% Full Time, 12% Contract

Top Locations

CA, Toronto, Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, California, Vancouver, British Columbia

Work Model

82% On-Site, 12% Hybrid, 6% Remote

Experience Levels

46% Senior, 32% Mid Level, 12% Staff

We found 2,086 software engineer jobs in canada currently hiring in locations including CA, Toronto, Ontario, Toronto, Ontario, California. Work arrangements include On-Site (82%), Hybrid (12%), Remote (6%). Top employers include HeyOrca, eBay, Randstad Canada and 37 other companies.

Companies Hiring for Software Engineer Jobs in Canada

HeyOrca3 jobs

eBay2 jobs

Randstad Canada2 jobs

Pinterest2 jobs

Super.com2 jobs

Toast2 jobs

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Career Path & Salary Progression

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Mid Level

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16 jobs

Senior

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23 jobs

Lead

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2 jobs

Staff

Salary varies

6 jobs

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