Ontario · NOC 21231

Software Engineer Jobs in Ontario — 2026

355 software engineer jobs posted in Ontario in the last four weeks, with salary benchmarks, licensing notes and the employers hiring most.

Jobs available
355
Median salary
$106,250
NOC code
21231
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About software engineer work in Ontario

Salary range

Postings for software engineers and designers in Ontario run from about $74,450 at the 25th percentile to $127,133 at the 75th, with a median of $106,250 per year (2026-08, 52 postings).

$36,608median $106,250$520,000

NOC code

21231 — Software engineers and designers. This is the code you enter for Express Entry, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), and Job Bank.

Licensing and qualifications

No licence is needed to write software, but the title "engineer" is protected by the provincial engineering regulators; some employers post the same role as "software developer" for that reason.

What employers ask for: A degree in computer science, software engineering or a related field, or equivalent experience, plus demonstrated work in one or more production languages and frameworks.

LMIA and immigration

None of the current software engineer postings in Ontario are flagged LMIA-eligible. Newcomers can also look at the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) and the LMIA employer list.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary for a software engineer in Ontario?
The median salary for software engineers and designers in Ontario is $106,250 per year, with most postings between $74,450 and $127,133 (2026-08). 40 of the 355 current Software Engineer postings in Ontario on Jobily state a salary.
Do I need a Canadian licence to work as a software engineer in Ontario?
No licence is needed to write software, but the title "engineer" is protected by the provincial engineering regulators; some employers post the same role as "software developer" for that reason.
What is the NOC code for software engineer?
The NOC 2021 code for software engineer is 21231 (Software engineers and designers). This is the code used for Express Entry, the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP), and Job Bank.