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As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for lua developer in Toronto, ON is $106,479.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $83,027.00 and $127,404.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Lua Developer, you need strong programming skills in Lua, a solid understanding of software development principles, and experience with scripting in applications or game engines. Familiarity with tools like game engines (such as Roblox, Corona SDK, or Love2D), version control systems like Git, and sometimes relevant certifications in software development is highly beneficial. Strong problem-solving, collaboration, and effective communication skills will help you excel in team environments and manage project requirements efficiently. These skills are essential for delivering robust, maintainable, and high-performing software solutions in dynamic development settings.

What is a Lua developer?

A Lua Developer is a programmer who specializes in using the Lua scripting language to develop software, applications, or game mechanics. They often work in industries like gaming, embedded systems, and automation, where Lua is used for scripting and extending functionality. A Lua Developer writes, maintains, and optimizes Lua scripts, integrating them with other programming languages or engines. They may also debug code, improve performance, and collaborate with other developers on larger projects.

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As a Lua Developer, your daily tasks typically include writing and debugging Lua scripts, integrating Lua code with larger applications or game engines, and collaborating with designers and other developers to implement features or systems. You might also spend time optimizing performance, reviewing code, and updating documentation. Many Lua Developers work in a team-oriented environment, participating in regular code reviews and planning meetings. The role can involve both independent tasks as well as close collaboration, especially when addressing complex technical challenges or coordinating new feature releases.

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Infographic showing various Lua Developer job openings in Toronto, ON as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 67% In-person, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $106,479 per year, or $51.2 per hour.

Software Engineering Manager - UCaaS (Remote Canada or Colombia)

Sangoma

Toronto, ON • Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Engineering Manager – UCaaS PlatformBuild it, Scale it, Own it

Sangoma is a global leader in business communications, delivering cloud-based solutions that help organizations connect, collaborate, and communicate from anywhere. Our portfolio includes Unified Communications (UCaaS), Contact Center (CCaaS), VoIP, SIP Trunking, Managed Connectivity, and Communications Platforms serving businesses worldwide.

Sangoma is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager – UCaaS Platform to lead an established global engineering team responsible for the development, scalability, reliability, and innovation of our Unified Communications platform.

This role is ideal for a leader who combines strong people management skills with technical credibility. You will lead and develop engineers across multiple countries and time zones while partnering closely with Product Management to deliver highly available, scalable, and innovative communications solutions that power voice, messaging, collaboration, and business communications services for customers worldwide.

The ideal candidate has experience leading engineering teams within UCaaS, VoIP, telecommunications, cloud communications, real-time communications, or SaaS environments and possesses the technical depth to contribute to architecture discussions, technical planning, code reviews, and engineering strategy.

Location: United States, Canada, or Medellín, Colombia

Your Role:
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a globally distributed team of software engineers.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Partner with Product Management to prioritize, plan, and deliver strategic product initiatives.
  • Drive the development, scalability, reliability, and performance of Sangoma's UCaaS platform.
  • Lead engineering efforts supporting voice, messaging, provisioning, administration, integrations, and communications services.
  • Participate in architecture reviews, technical design discussions, and engineering planning.
  • Guide engineering teams through technical decisions, code reviews, and software development best practices.
  • Champion Agile development, CI/CD, automation, testing, observability, and operational excellence.
  • Support platform reliability through monitoring, incident management, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Collaborate with Product, Customer Success, Support, Infrastructure, and Security teams to ensure successful delivery and customer satisfaction.
  • Recruit, retain, and develop top engineering talent.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of software engineering, platform engineering, or related technical experience.
  • 3+ years of engineering management experience leading software engineering teams.
  • Experience managing remote and globally distributed engineering teams.
  • Experience working within UCaaS, VoIP, telecommunications, cloud communications, real-time communications, or customer-facing SaaS environments.
  • Strong software engineering background with experience in modern application development and distributed systems.
  • Experience with one or more programming languages such as Python, Elixir, Java, Go, or Node.js.
  • Experience with cloud-native architectures, APIs, microservices, and scalable SaaS applications.
  • Experience with Linux/Unix environments.
  • Experience with PostgreSQL, MySQL, or similar relational databases.
  • Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and modern software development practices.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Strong communication, leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with UCaaS platforms, cloud telephony, PBX systems, voice applications, or business communications solutions.
  • Strong understanding of SIP, VoIP, WebRTC, SBCs, call routing, provisioning systems, and telecommunications infrastructure.
  • Experience with Asterisk, FreePBX, FreeSWITCH, Session Border Controllers (SBCs), or similar communications technologies.
  • Experience with Microsoft Teams integrations, SIP Trunking, messaging platforms, or collaboration technologies.
  • Experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
  • Experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Infrastructure as Code, and observability platforms.
  • Experience supporting highly available, mission-critical communications platforms.
  • Experience with programming languages such as PHP or Lua

Benefits

What We Offer: for Canada Only

    • Extended Healthcare Plan (Medical, Disability, Dental & Vision)
    • RPP - Group RRSP
    • Group Life - AD&D - Critical Illness Insurance
    • Paid Time Off Benefits
    • Work From Home - Flexible hours
    • Entrepreneurial work environment partnered with high growth career opportunities.

Are you ready to make a direct impact on the company and be rewarded for your performance? Are you ready to take on a new challenge?

Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.