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As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for graduate software engineer in Waterloo, ON is $91,876.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $60,603.00 and $119,342.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Graduate Software Engineer is an entry-level role for individuals who have recently completed a degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. They typically work as part of a development team, assisting in coding, testing, debugging, and maintaining software applications. This role provides hands-on experience with software development methodologies, programming languages, and industry tools. Graduate Software Engineers often receive mentorship and training to build their technical skills and industry knowledge. The job serves as a foundation for career growth in software development and engineering roles.

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To thrive as a Graduate Software Engineer, you need a solid grasp of programming languages, data structures, algorithms, and a relevant degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with integrated development environments (IDEs), version control systems like Git, and common frameworks or libraries is highly valued. Strong problem-solving abilities, effective communication, and a willingness to learn are standout soft skills in this position. These skills are crucial for developing high-quality software, adapting to evolving technologies, and collaborating efficiently within dynamic engineering teams.

What does a graduate software engineer do?

As a Graduate Software Engineer, your day often includes writing and reviewing code, participating in daily stand-up meetings, collaborating with other developers and cross-functional teams, and troubleshooting issues within the software. You may also be involved in testing, debugging, and learning new technologies, as well as working on ongoing projects under the mentorship of senior engineers. The role offers a mix of individual tasks and teamwork, allowing you to develop both technical skills and professional relationships. This collaborative environment provides an excellent foundation for growth and learning within the software industry.

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Infographic showing various Graduate Software Engineer job openings in Waterloo, ON as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, 26% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $91,876 per year, or $44.2 per hour.

Manager, Applications Engineering

Avidbots

Kitchener, ON • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Re-posted yesterday

Job description

About this role:

Avidbots is seeking a passionate, self-driven Manager, Applications Engineering to lead our Applications Engineering team. The ideal candidate is an experienced engineering leader with a strong track record of bridging software development and real-world field applications. You have hands-on experience supporting production software at scale and excel at collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

If you thrive on solving complex technical challenges, working across teams, and driving issues to resolution in fast-paced environments, this role is for you. You will lead a team of Application Engineers to investigate field-reported robotic application issues, analyze robot usage behaviors, and lead engineering prototype trials. You will create impact by ensuring Avidbots' production software is optimally applied, sustained, and continuously improved across our growing global fleet of autonomous cleaning robots.

This position reports to the Senior Director, Software Engineering.


How you will make a difference:

  • Lead, build, and grow a team of Applications Engineers through technical direction, coaching, hiring, and performance management
  • Lead the triage process and maintain backlog quality for robot software/system issues reported from the field and production
  • Work closely with Engineering to help analyze robot field usage and performance metrics to support issue investigation and identify opportunities for product improvement
  • Partner with Engineering, Product, Technical Services, Customer Success, and Production to ensure that field and production issues are resolved in a timely manner
  • Work closely with engineering to conduct alpha and beta trials of new features across customer sites and verticals
  • Build a continuous improvement culture by leveraging AI tools, automating workflows, leading root cause analysis and team retrospectives
  • Communicate critical field issues to cross-functional stakeholders, conveying complex technical concepts to varying levels of the organization
  • Deliver internal training on robot systems applications and field best practices to technical support and other operations teams


Required Qualifications:

  • BSc. or graduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent
  • 5+ years of industry experience in Applications Engineering, Technical Support, or related
  • 3+ years of people leadership experience (managing Applications engineering or QA teams)
  • Strong background in troubleshooting and resolving complex, production-scale application issues
  • Demonstrated ability to critically analyze and make prioritization decisions in high-stakes, time-sensitive situations with minimal oversight
  • Proven success partnering cross-functionally to support new product and feature rollouts
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Experience with robotics or autonomous systems, or a strong interest in the field
  • Enjoys working in small teams with big dreams

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Proficiency with Linux-based operating systems
  • Familiar with programming in C++, Python, and Bash scripting
  • Experience with incident and issue management via ticketing systems (Jira or similar) and collaboration tools (Confluence, Google Suite)
  • Experience with Robot Operating System (ROS)
  • Experience leading offshore or remote engineering teams
  • Passionate about mobile robotics

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