Remote Software Engineer Jobs in Canada
Remote software engineer jobs in Canada pay a median $158k base, and RemoteFront is tracking 984 open right now — refreshed hourly from 20,000+ company career pages, no recruiter spam. The most in-demand skills right now are Backend, Python, AI.
These roles are open to candidates based in Canada, including globally-remote positions you can do from anywhere.
Most in-demand software engineer skills
Fidelity Canada
Software Developer (Remote)
G-P
Principal Software Engineer, Marketing Technology
Instacart
Software Engineer, Advertiser Optimization (Remote)
Remote software engineer salary
The median base salary for a remote software engineer is $158k per year, with most roles between $135k and $183k — across 54 employers that disclosed pay.
Pay climbs about 55% from entry ($117k) to principal ($181k) as you move up.
Base salary only (excludes bonus, commission, and equity). Median of remote US postings that disclosed pay, updated hourly. National averages (all employers, all settings) may differ.
Who's hiring remote software engineers
Experience mix across 984 open remote software engineer roles.
Top companies hiring remote software engineers
Frequently asked questions
How much do remote software engineers make in Canada?
The median base salary for a remote software engineer in Canada is about $158k per year, with most roles between $135k and $183k — across 54 employers that disclosed pay. This is base pay only — it excludes bonus, commission, and equity.
What companies are hiring remote software engineers?
Companies hiring remote software engineers right now include Jobgether, Instacart, Grafana Labs, Process Street, Fidelity Canada, among others. RemoteFront pulls every listing straight from company career pages, so the employer list reflects who's actually hiring today.
What skills do you need for a remote software engineer job?
Across current remote software engineer postings, the most requested skills are Backend, Python, AI, AWS, API, TypeScript. Employers also value clear written communication and the self-direction remote work requires.
What experience level do remote software engineer jobs require?
53% of open remote software engineer roles are senior-level, but the feed spans entry through lead — filter by seniority to match your experience.
Can you really work as a software engineer remotely in Canada?
Yes. RemoteFront currently tracks 984 open remote software engineer roles in Canada, every one pulled from a real company career page and refreshed hourly as of November 2026.
How do I find legitimate remote software engineer jobs?
Every remote software engineer job on RemoteFront comes straight from a verified company career page — no reposts, no recruiter spam, no scams. Browse the latest above, or save a search to get new roles the moment they post.