Principal, Software Development Engineer

Toronto, Ontario

On-site

Full-time

No salary posted1 weeks ago

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Employment type: Full-time · On-site
Posted: September 24, 2026
Province: Ontario (ON)

Hiring confidence: Sparse posting · 11/100

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Your work days are brighter here. We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, we’re shaping the future of work so teams can reach their potential and focus on what matters most. The minute you join, you’ll feel it. Not just in the products we build, but in how we show up for each other. Our culture is rooted in integrity, empathy, and shared enthus…

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About this role in Ontario

Average salary for Principal, Software Development Engineer in Ontario

Median $106,250 per year, with most postings between $74,450 and $127,133 (Software engineers and designers, 2026-08, 52 postings). This posting does not state a salary.

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Typical qualifications for Canadian employers

Extensive software development experience
Strong technical leadership background
Proven track record in AI platform development
Experience managing and mentoring engineering teams
Fortune 500 or similar scale company experience preferred

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What you'll do

Lead software development initiatives
Shape technical strategy and architecture
Manage and mentor software engineering teams
Drive product development for AI platform
Foster culture of integrity and empathy
Collaborate across teams to deliver impact
Contribute to company mission of shaping future of work

What you'll need

Extensive software development experience
Strong technical leadership background
Proven track record in AI platform development
Experience managing and mentoring engineering teams
Fortune 500 or similar scale company experience preferred