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Senior Software Engineer

Montreal, QC · On-site

CA$111K - CA$161K/yr

High autonomy role, embedded in a team of senior software and data engineers, collaborating on the data platform problem and solution space. Translating complex, ambiguous requirements into resilient ...

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 ...

About the Role We are looking for a Software Engineer or Senior Software Engineer to join our Entitlements Team and help design and build the applications and services that power the Leadership ...

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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 ...

Collaboration Job Summary We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Software Engineer to ... DevOps teams on deployments and operational improvements * Build and operate services deployed on ...

Role Description Weʼre looking for a Senior Software Engineer with 5 - 8 years of professional experience to help design, build, and scale the production systems behind askpollyʼs AI-powered ...

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Sr Software Developer information

What is a Sr software developer?

Sr Software Developers are experienced professionals responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining complex software applications. They typically lead technical teams, make architectural decisions, and mentor junior developers. Their role often involves collaborating with stakeholders to define requirements, ensuring code quality, and staying updated with emerging technologies. Senior developers play a crucial part in the software development lifecycle, helping to deliver robust and scalable solutions.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Sr software developer?

To thrive as a Sr Software Developer, you need advanced proficiency in programming languages (such as Java, Python, or C#), software architecture, and a bachelor's or master’s degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with development tools like Git, integrated development environments (IDEs), cloud platforms, and relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Developer) are typically expected. Strong problem-solving, leadership, collaboration, and communication skills help you mentor junior developers and work effectively within teams. These abilities are crucial to building robust software solutions, driving technical excellence, and ensuring successful project delivery.

What are some typical challenges Sr software developers face when leading project teams, and how can they effectively manage them?

Sr Software Developers often encounter challenges such as balancing coding responsibilities with mentoring junior team members, aligning technical solutions with business goals, and managing project timelines across cross-functional teams. Effective management involves clear communication, setting realistic expectations, and fostering a collaborative environment where team members can share ideas and resolve issues quickly. Leveraging agile methodologies and regular code reviews can also help maintain project momentum and ensure high-quality deliverables.

What is the difference between Sr Software Developer vs Software Engineer?

AspectSr Software DeveloperSoftware Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in CS or related field; experience often preferredBachelor's or higher in CS or related field; certifications optional
Work EnvironmentDevelops software, collaborates with teams, and mentors junior staffDesigns, develops, tests, and maintains software applications
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across tech companies, startups, and enterprise firmsCommon in software development firms, tech companies, and IT departments

Both roles involve software development, but Sr Software Developers typically have more experience, leadership responsibilities, and mentorship duties. Software Engineers focus on designing and building software solutions, often with a broader scope. The roles overlap significantly, but the seniority and leadership aspect distinguish the Sr Software Developer from a general Software Engineer.

What do senior software developers do?

Senior software developers design, develop, and maintain software applications, often leading projects and mentoring junior team members. They analyze requirements, write code, perform testing, and ensure the quality and performance of software systems, typically using programming languages like Java, Python, or C++. They also collaborate with stakeholders and may oversee technical architecture and code reviews.

What cities in Quebec are hiring for Sr Software Developer jobs?

Cities in Quebec with the most Sr Software Developer job openings:

Infographic showing various Sr Software Developer job openings in Quebec as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution.

Senior Software Engineer

Montreal, QC • On-site

CA$111K - CA$161K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 13 days ago


Job description

L'opportunite
Nous recherchons une ou un developpeur logiciel senior pour diriger la conception et la mise en uvre de notre plateforme de donnees essentielle pour les activites de l'entreprise.

Il s'agit d'un role demandant une grande autonomie au sein d'une equipe de developpeurs logiciel et de donnees seniors qui collabore dans l'espace de problemes et de solutions relatifs a la plateforme de donnees.

Dans ce role, vous serez appele a traduire des exigences complexes et parfois ambigues en solutions de developpement logiciel robustes.

Vous nous informerez de ce qui doit etre concu et realise, et non l'inverse.

Vous contribuerez a l'utilisation efficace des donnees, un axe central pour l'ensemble de l'entreprise. Vous ferez partie d'une equipe qui se situe exactement dans cet espace et qui livre des solutions de haute qualite pour resoudre de veritables enjeux d'affaires et des problematiques clients repartis dans des milliers de titres Unity.

Ce que vous allez faire

  • Collaborer avec les parties prenantes, definir l'espace de probleme, proposer des solutions techniques et en assurer la prise en charge complete jusqu'a la mise en production; vous ne recevrez pas simplement des tickets JIRA
  • Identifier les enjeux de fiabilite et les occasions d'amelioration
  • Proposer et livrer des ameliorations architecturales
  • Influencer la feuille de route afin de favoriser l'excellence technique en developpement logiciel et en developpement de donnees

Ce que nous recherchons

  • Solides bases en developpement logiciel et experience averee de leur application en developpement de donnees
  • Maitrise des technologies de diffusion de donnees en continu, telles que Kafka et Flink
  • Capacite a travailler de maniere autonome et efficace dans un contexte d'equipe
  • Experience aupres de parties prenantes non specialisees; savoir traduire leurs besoins en exigences techniques pour une livraison a l'echelle de l'equipe

Information supplementaire

  • Le support a la relocalisation n'est pas disponible pour ce poste
  • Un visa de travail ou un parrainage de l'immigration n'est pas disponible pour ce poste

The opportunity
Senior Software Engineer to lead design and implementation of our business-critical data platform.

High autonomy role, embedded in a team of senior software and data engineers, collaborating on the data platform problem and solution space.

Translating complex, ambiguous requirements into resilient software engineering solutions.

Tell us what needs built, not the other way around.

Effective use of data is a core focus for the broader company, and this team sits precisely in that space and delivers high-quality solutions that solve real business problems and customer problems across thousands of Unity titles.

What you'll be doing

  • Not just handed JIRA tickets; you will be partnering with stakeholders, defining the problem space, pitching technical solutions and owning them through to production
  • Identify reliability concerns and opportunities for improvement
  • Pitch and deliver architectural improvements
  • Influence the roadmap towards technical excellence in software and data engineering

What we're looking for

  • Strong software engineering fundamentals, and experience applying them within data engineering
  • Expertise working with data streaming technologies such as Kafka and Flink
  • Autonomous and effective in a team setting
  • Experience working with non-technical stakeholders and translating their needs to technical requirements for team-wide delivery

Additional information

  • Relocation support is not available for this position
  • Work visa/immigration sponsorship is not available for this position
Base Salary Range: We determine the base salary range for this role based on your primary work location:
Zone A: 55,700 - 83,500 GBP gross
Zone B: 63,700 - 95,500 GBP gross
Zone A: kr639,400 - kr959,200 DKK gross
Zone A: CA$103,000 - CA$153,000 CAD gross
Zone B: CA$111,100 - CA$161,100 CAD gross

Cette fourchette correspond au salaire de base prevu pour ce poste. En plus du salaire de base, ce poste peut donner droit a des attributions d'actions et a une participation a nos programmes d'incitation de l'entreprise, comme des primes annuelles discretionnaires ou des commissions de vente. Le montant final de l'offre dependra de plusieurs facteurs, notamment l'emplacement geographique ainsi que l'experience pertinente, le parcours professionnel et les competences du/de la candidat(e).


This range reflects the anticipated base salary for this position. Beyond base salary, this role may be eligible for equity awards and participation in our company incentive plans (such as annual discretionary bonuses or sales commissions). The final offer amount will depend on several factors, including geographic location and the candidate's relevant experience, professional background, and skill set.

Avantages


Chez Unity, nous voulons que nos membres d'equipe s'epanouissent. Nous offrons un large eventail d'avantages concus pour soutenir le bien-etre et l'equilibre travail-vie personnelle.


Veuillez noter: L'admissibilite aux avantages, les offres specifiques et la couverture varient selon le pays et le statut d'emploi.


Bien que les avantages precis puissent varier, voici certaines des facons dont nous nous efforcons de prendre soin de nos membres d'equipe admissibles a l'echelle mondiale : assurance sante, vie et invalidite complete | Subvention pour les deplacements | Participation des employes a l'actionnariat | Regimes de retraite/pension competitifs | Vacances et conges personnels genereux | Soutien aux nouveaux parents grace a des conges et des programmes de soutien aux familles | Collations offertes au bureau | Programmes et soutien en matiere de sante mentale et de bien-etre | Groupes-ressources pour employes | Programme mondial d'aide aux employes | Programmes de formation et de perfectionnement | Programme de benevolat et de jumelage de dons

La vie chez Unity


Unity [NYSE : U] est le premier moteur de jeu au monde, propulsant les experiences de plus de 3 milliards d'utilisateurs(rices) chaque mois. Les plus grands jeux mobiles, les titres independants PC les plus populaires, des jeux console parmi les plus innovants, ainsi que la quasi-totalite des principales experiences XR et jeux Web sont developpes, deployes et optimises avec Unity.


Unity accompagne egalement des equipes dans des secteurs tels que l'automobile, l'industrie manufacturiere et la sante pour concevoir, simuler et collaborer en 3D - comblant ainsi l'ecart entre les idees et la realite. Pour plus d'informations, veuillez visiter www.unity.com.


Unity est un employeur fier de garantir l'egalite des chances. Nous nous engageons a favoriser un environnement inclusif et innovateur et a celebrer nos employes a travers l'age, l'ethinicite, la couleur, l'ascendance, l'origine nationale, la religion, le handicap, le sexe, l'identite ou l'expression de genre, l'orientation sexuelle ou tout autre statut protege conformement a la loi applicable. Si vous etes en situation de handicap ou avez des besoins specifiques necessitant des amenagements pour que votre entretien se deroule dans les meilleures conditions, nous vous invitons a remplir ce formulaire afin de nous en informer et que nous puissions faire le necessaire.


Ce poste exige que son ou sa titulaire possede une connaissance de l'anglais qui soit suffisante pour lui permettre d'avoir des echanges professionnels verbaux et ecrits dans cette langue, puisque l'accomplissement des taches liees a ce poste necessite des communications frequentes et regulieres avec des collegues et partenaire situes a l'echelle mondiale et dont la langue commune est l'anglais.


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Benefits


At Unity, we want our team members to thrive. We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support well-being and work-life balance.


Please note: Benefits eligibility, specific offerings, and coverage vary based on the country and employment status.


While specific benefits vary, here are some of the ways we strive to take care of our eligible team members globally: Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance | Commute subsidy | Employee stock ownership | Competitive retirement/pension plans | Generous vacation and personal days | Support for new parents through leave and family-care programs | Office food snacks | Mental Health and Wellbeing programs and support | Employee Resource Groups | Global Employee Assistance Program | Training and development programs | Volunteering and donation matching program

Life at Unity


Unity [NYSE: U] is the world's leading game engine, powering play for more than 3 billion consumers each month. The top mobile games in the world, the most played PC indie titles, the most innovative console games, and virtually all of the top XR and Web Games are developed, deployed, and grown in Unity. Unity also enables teams across industries like automotive, manufacturing, and healthcare to design, simulate, and collaborate in 3D - closing the gap between ideas and reality. For more information, please visit www.unity.com.


Unity is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, innovative environment and celebrate our employees across age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our differences are strengths that enable us to support the growing and evolving needs of our customers, partners, and collaborators. If you have a disability that means there are preparations or accommodations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please fill out this form to let us know.


This position requires the incumbent to have a sufficient knowledge of English to have professional verbal and written exchanges in this language since the performance of the duties related to this position requires frequent and regular communication with colleagues and partners located worldwide and whose common language is English.


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