British Columbia · NOC 21231

Software Engineer Jobs in British Columbia — 2026

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

Jobs available
28
Median salary
$103,766
NOC code
21231
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About software engineer work in British Columbia

Salary range

Postings for software engineers and designers in British Columbia run from about $76,785 at the 25th percentile to $128,331 at the 75th, with a median of $103,766 per year (2026-05, 10 postings).

$55,000median $103,766$179,456

NOC code

21231 — Software engineers and designers. This is the code you enter for Express Entry, the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), 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 British Columbia are flagged LMIA-eligible. Newcomers can also look at the BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) and the LMIA employer list.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the average salary for a software engineer in British Columbia?
The median salary for software engineers and designers in British Columbia is $103,766 per year, with most postings between $76,785 and $128,331 (2026-05). 8 of the 28 current Software Engineer postings in British Columbia on Jobily state a salary.
Do I need a Canadian licence to work as a software engineer in British Columbia?
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 BC Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP), and Job Bank.