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Senior Software Engineer Job Type: Contractor (~15 hours/week) Location: Remote Job Summary We are seeking experienced Senior Software Engineers to support an AI training project by creating ...

Senior Software Engineer Job Type: Contractor (~15 hours/week) Location: Remote Job Summary We are seeking experienced Senior Software Engineers to support an AI training project by creating ...

We're looking for an Software Developer to join our team and contribute to developing cutting-edge solutions for our core robotic manufacturing technologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong ...

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How much do online software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for online software engineer in Alberta is $98,352.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $65,000.00 and $129,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an online software engineer?

An Online Software Engineer develops, maintains, and optimizes software applications that run on the internet, such as websites, web applications, and cloud-based platforms. They work with programming languages like JavaScript, Python, or Java, and frameworks such as React or Django. Their role involves coding, debugging, performance optimization, and ensuring secure, scalable online systems. They often collaborate with designers, product managers, and other engineers to deliver efficient and user-friendly digital experiences.

What does an online software engineer do?

A typical workday for an Online Software Engineer working remotely involves participating in virtual stand-ups, designing and developing features, reviewing code, and collaborating with colleagues via chat or video conferencing. You’ll often use project management tools like Jira or Trello to organize tasks and ensure deliverables stay on track. Since effective communication is crucial in remote settings, you may spend time documenting your work or providing updates to stakeholders. This flexible structure allows for independent focus time while maintaining strong connections with the wider engineering team.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as an online software engineer?

To thrive as an Online Software Engineer, you need strong programming skills, a solid understanding of software development principles, and typically a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with source control systems like Git, cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure, and experience with collaborative development tools are highly valued. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and self-motivation help set candidates apart, especially in remote or distributed team environments. These skills and qualities are essential for building reliable, scalable web-based applications while working efficiently within virtual teams.

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Infographic showing various Online Software Engineer job openings in Alberta as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $98,352 per year, or $47.3 per hour.

2027 Winter Student Opportunities RBC Borealis - Machine Learning Software Engineer, 4-8 Months

Royal Bank of Canada

Calgary, AB • On-site

Full-time

Posted 20 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Build machine learning-based software solutions for solving important problems.

  • Collaborate with research and business teams to converge on the best solutions.

  • Extract, transform, and load massive datasets using distributed computing framework technologies (Hadoop, Spark, etc.)


Job description

Job Description

LOCATION: TORONTO, VANCOUVER, CALGARY

What's the opportunity?

We're looking for an enthusiastic software engineer who's excited by the opportunity of being at the forefront of machine learning technology, and working on extremely challenging problems. As a Co-op Machine Learning Software Engineer, you'll be involved a project end to end - everything from data pre-processing to implementing machine learning algorithms and front-end development.

At RBC Borealis, you'll be joining a team that works directly with leading researchers in machine learning, has access to rich and massive datasets, and offers the computational resources to support ongoing development in areas such as reinforcement learning, unsupervised learning and computer vision. You can find out more about our research areas at rbcborealis.com.

Your responsibilities include:

  • Building machine learning-based software solutions for solving important problems;

  • Collaborating with research and business teams to converge on the best solutions;

  • Optimizing algorithms and prototypical solutions for efficient implementation;

  • Extending prototypes into fully functional, polished solutions ready for internal and/or external use;

  • Supporting projects with thorough documentation of usage, design decisions and capabilities;

  • Extracting, transforming and loading massive datasets using distributed computing framework technologies (Hadoop, Spark, etc.);

You're our ideal candidate if you:

  • Are working on a bachelors or masters degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or equivalent;

  • Have some software development experience (including co-op and internships);

  • Have experience with writing software in one of the major languages such as C++, C#, Java, Python;

  • Have familiarity with the Unix command line and bash scripting;

  • Experience with Deep Learning packages such as Tensorflow, Theano, Keras and PyTorch is an asset;

  • Exposure to distributed computing frameworks (e.g. Hadoop, Spark) as well as SQL, NoSQL and graph databases is an asset;

What's in it for you?

  • Become part of a team that thinks progressively and works collaboratively. We care about seeing each other reach full potential;

  • Ability to make a difference and lasting impact from a local-to-global scale.

About RBC Borealis

RBC Borealis is the driving force behind Royal Bank of Canada's AI and data innovation. As part of Canada's largest financial institution, we bring together a team of architects, engineers, scientists, and product experts on a mission to revolutionize finance through world-class research, solutions, and a resilient data platform. With locations across Toronto, Waterloo, Montreal, Calgary, and Vancouver, we're at the forefront of AI research and platform development. With a focus on cutting-edge research in areas like time series forecasting, causal machine learning, and responsible AI, we are seamlessly integrating AI research and data engineering, to solve critical challenges in the financial industry. We are building intelligent, and scalable, data-driven solutions that will help communities thrive and drive innovation for our customers across the bank.

Inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment

At RBC, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work. We are taking actions to tackle issues of inequity and systemic bias to support our diverse talent, clients and communities.

We also strive to provide an accessible candidate experience for our prospective employees with different abilities. Please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.

Required Documents: Resume and Academic Transcripts (unofficial are acceptable) in one PDF document
Please ensure you submit these two documents in one PDF document under the "resume" section. Do not submit them separately.

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we accept applications on a rolling basis, but please note that the formal application deadline is September 20, 2026. Should you be selected to progress, someone from our team will reach out directly to provide instructions on next steps. Otherwise, feel free to check for progress updates by logging in to your RBC profile. If the status has not changed, it denotes the fact that your application is still under review.

EARLYTECHTALENT

Job Skills

Active Learning, Adaptability, Communication, Creativity, Interpersonal Relationships, Listening Effectively, Personal Development, Personal Initiative, Teamwork

Additional Job Details

Address:

RBC WATERPARK PLACE, 88 QUEENS QUAY W:TORONTO

City:

Toronto

Country:

Canada

Work hours/week:

37.5

Employment Type:

Full time

Platform:

TECHNOLOGY AND OPERATIONS

Job Type:

Student/Coop (Fixed Term)

Pay Type:

Salaried

Posted Date:

2026-08-17

Application Deadline:

2026-09-21

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

Our Employment Opportunities

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.

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