Nova Scotia · NOC 21231
Software Engineer Jobs in Nova Scotia — 2026
No software engineer postings in Nova Scotia in the last four weeks. The salary benchmark, licensing notes and NOC code below still apply — and the other provinces are one click away.
- Jobs available
- 0
- Median salary
- $80,000
- NOC code
- 21231
About software engineer work in Nova Scotia
Salary range
Postings for software engineers and designers in Nova Scotia run from about $80,000 at the 25th percentile to $80,000 at the 75th, with a median of $80,000 per year (2026-05, 1 postings).
NOC code
21231 — Software engineers and designers. This is the code you enter for Express Entry, the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP), 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 Nova Scotia are flagged LMIA-eligible. Newcomers can also look at the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) and the LMIA employer list.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the average salary for a software engineer in Nova Scotia?
- The median salary for software engineers and designers in Nova Scotia is $80,000 per year, with most postings between $80,000 and $80,000 (2026-05).
- Do I need a Canadian licence to work as a software engineer in Nova Scotia?
- 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 Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP), and Job Bank.