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Symend

Senior Software Engineer

Calgary, AB · Remote

Job purpose The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for producing and implementing functional ... Serve as a technical leader while leading cross-functional initiatives and projects that promote ...

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YO AI Labs

AI Software Engineer - Remote

Calgary, AB · Remote

$80 - $120/hr

Senior Software Engineer Job Type: Contractor (~15 hours/week) Location: Remote Job Summary We are ... Document solutions and provide clear technical feedback. Required Skills * Strong proficiency in ...

YO AI Labs

AI/ML Software Engineer - Remote

Calgary, AB · Remote

$80 - $120/hr

Senior Software Engineer Job Type: Contractor (~15 hours/week) Location: Remote Job Summary We are ... Document solutions and provide clear technical feedback. Required Skills * Strong proficiency in ...

Hexagon

Software Engineer (1 Year Term)

Calgary, AB · On-site

Hexagon's Autonomous Solutions division is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer (1 year term ... Maintain technical documentation, design specifications, and testing reports. Must Have: * Be ...

Hexagon

Software Engineer (1 Year Term)

Calgary, AB · On-site

Overview Hexagon's Autonomous Solutions division is looking for an Embedded Software Engineer (1 ... Maintain technical documentation, design specifications, and testing reports. Qualifications Must ...

YO AI Labs

AI Technical Trainer - Remote

Calgary, AB · Remote

$80 - $120/hr

Senior Software Engineer Job Type: Contractor (~15 hours/week) Location: Remote Job Summary We are ... Document solutions and provide clear technical feedback. Required Skills * Strong proficiency in ...

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How much do technical software engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for technical software engineer in Calgary, AB is $107,008.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,500.00 and $146,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

AspectTechnical Software EngineerSoftware Developer
CredentialsBachelor's in CS or related, sometimes certificationsBachelor's in CS or related, coding bootcamps
Work EnvironmentCross-functional teams, technical problem-solvingFocus on coding, application development
Industry UsageTech companies, startups, enterpriseTech, finance, healthcare, various sectors
Search IntentTechnical roles, engineering tasksApplication development, coding projects

While both roles involve software development, a Technical Software Engineer typically focuses on technical problem-solving, system architecture, and cross-team collaboration, whereas a Software Developer primarily concentrates on coding and building applications. The roles often overlap, but the Technical Software Engineer's scope includes more technical troubleshooting and system design.

Is 25 too late to become a technical software engineer?

Age is not a barrier to becoming a technical software engineer. Many professionals start coding in their mid-20s or later, and acquiring skills through coding bootcamps, online courses, or degrees can lead to entry-level positions regardless of age.

What is a technical software engineer?

A technical software engineer designs, develops, tests, and maintains software systems and applications. They often work with programming languages, development tools, and technical specifications to solve complex problems and improve software performance.
Technical Software Engineer jobs near you
Infographic showing various Technical Software Engineer job openings in Calgary, AB as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 8% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 88% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,008 per year, or $51.4 per hour.

Senior Software Engineer

Calgary, AB • Remote

Symend
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Job purpose  

The Senior Software Engineer is responsible for producing and implementing functional software solutions that align with the client needs and business goals. This role is responsible for driving technical innovation and excellence while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure our products are scalable, reliable and maintainable.   

Duties and responsibilities: 

  • Support a culture of innovation and continual improvement by providing technical leadership and mentoring to other engineers.  

  • Serve as a technical leader while leading cross-functional initiatives and projects that promote innovation and improvement.  

  • Identify, evaluate, and solve complex technical problems with a commitment to ongoing development that aligns with Engineering strategy, Architectural best practices and Platform requirements.  

  • Apply expertise in emerging technologies to advance fresh concepts and ideas for solving pressing business issues.  

  • Collaborate effectively with other engineering teams, Architects,  Product and Delivery and can communicate appropriately for the audience (technical / non-technical).  

  • Work independently to solve complex, non-routine technical issues and provide solutions that align with accepted best practices.  

  • Act as an escalation path for engineers and effectively communicate by providing updates to appropriate stakeholders which include Architects, Product Managers and Solution Engineers amongst others.  

  • Make informed decisions on methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to meet engineering best practices and product acceptance criteria.  

  • Serve as a subject matter expert and specialist, providing guidance and support to team members.  

  • Maintain a broad understanding of the business and its strategic goals to inform technical decision-making.  

  • Keep a wide awareness of the company's short term business goals and use this knowledge to balance with engineering longer term vision for the technology stack to guide technological choices.  

  • Produce, and mentor others within engineering in creating comprehensive documentation using appropriate tools and platforms, such as Confluence or inline code comments.  

  • Proven ability to present ideas and technical information effectively through various presentation mediums and to audiences both within and outside the engineering team.  

Qualifications, Abilities, and Skills Required: 

Education: 

  • Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or equivalent 

Experience: 

  • 10+ years’ experience delivering software 

  • Extensive experience in software engineering with a focus on one or more technology stacks (C# (Required), React,  Docker, RabbitMQ, Redis, Sisense, DBT, Snowflake, SQL, etc.)  

  • Experience developing and integrating with RESTful APIs and distributed services 

  • The capacity to recognize and address difficult technical problems and strong problem-solving abilities.  

  • Track record of successfully overseeing technical projects and activities.  

  • FinTech expertise and the capability to use it to spur innovation.  

Competencies: 

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.  

  • Independent, results-driven mindset and the ability to make informed decisions on technical approaches and methodologies.  

  • Demonstrated expertise as a subject matter specialist and ability to provide guidance and support to team members.  

  • Broad understanding of business operations and strategies to inform technical decision-making.  

Working conditions: 

  • Open office environment (unless working from home)   

  • May be required to work additional hours for special program events or critical delivery dates  

Direct reports: 

  • N/A 

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