Tech Jobs in North America

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North America remains a magnet for tech talent thanks to concentrated innovation hubs, a surge in AI and cloud startups, and a robust investment climate. Cities like San Francisco, Seattle, Austin, Toronto, and Vancouver host more than 3,270 open tech positions, giving candidates a wide array of roles from software engineering to data science.

Tech companies here span from global giants such as Google, Amazon, Microsoft, and Apple to high‑growth SaaS firms like Shopify (Montreal), Atlassian (Seattle), and Databricks (San Francisco). Industries such as fintech, health‑tech, autonomous vehicles, and gaming thrive, offering positions in product management, cybersecurity, AI research, and cloud infrastructure.

While salaries are competitive, the cost of living varies dramatically—San Francisco and New York tops $80k/month for a single renter, whereas Austin and Toronto average $3k‑$4k/month. Transparent pay data lets you compare offers to the local market, plan housing budgets, and negotiate relocation packages with confidence.

Senior Software Engineer

Company: Canonical

Location: EMEA,North America,Latin America

Posted Jan 30, 2025

Canonical, a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, is seeking open source enthusiasts to join their Ubuntu Engineering Server Team. The role involves collaborating within a distributed team, fostering a software ecosystem, evaluating contributions, and maintaining Ubuntu Server packages. The company is founder-led, profitable, and growing, with a global workforce of 1200+ colleagues in 75+ countries. Applicants should have a passion for open source, experience in packaging, and proficiency in multiple languages. Canonical offers a distributed work environment, personal learning budget, annual compensation review, and recognition rewards.

Staff (Full Stack) Engineer

Company: Andela

Location: Canada,Latin America,Africa

Posted Jan 30, 2025

Andela is seeking a Staff Engineer to drive technical excellence and innovation across their platform, with a focus on leveraging AI to transform global talent connections. The role involves technical leadership, system design and implementation, and cross-functional impact. The ideal candidate should have 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, 7+ years of technical leadership experience, and a strong background in distributed systems and scalable architectures. The compensation includes a base salary ranging from $175,000 to $215,000 per year plus equity. Andela offers a fully remote work culture, flexible working hours, and comprehensive benefits.

Senior Manager - Workflow Optimization

Company: Wealthsimple

Location: North America

Posted Jan 30, 2025

Wealthsimple, a leading Canadian fintech company, is seeking a Senior Manager of Workflow Optimization to lead an organization-wide initiative to optimize end-to-end workflows. The role involves defining and driving operations transformation, influencing stakeholders, leading structured data-driven decision making, architecting and executing end-to-end solutions, championing innovation, and leading through others. The ideal candidate should have extensive leadership experience, strategic influence and collaboration skills, visionary thinking, executional excellence, innovative problem-solving abilities, technical acumen, exceptional communication skills, and an impact-driven mindset. Wealthsimple offers competitive benefits including a competitive salary, retirement savings matching plan, vacation days, wellness and professional development budgets, a 90-day international work program, company-wide wellness days, and a remote-first culture.

Software Engineer - packaging - optimize Ubuntu Server for public clouds

Company: Canonical

Location: North America,Latin America

Posted Jan 30, 2025

Canonical, a leading provider of open source software and operating systems, is seeking enthusiastic engineers to work on the Ubuntu distribution for public clouds. The role involves collaborating with global partners, maintaining continuous deployment operations, and working closely with the Ubuntu Engineering Server team. The company values technology, distributed collaboration, and open source contributions, offering a competitive compensation package, personal learning budget, and a remote-first work environment.

Senior Reverse Engineer

Company: Automattic Careers

Location: North America,Latin America,Europe,Africa,APAC

Posted Jan 30, 2025

The job posting is for a Senior Reverse Engineer position at Beeper, a company that aims to connect diverse messaging platforms in one app. The role involves leading reverse engineering efforts of proprietary messaging protocols, designing and implementing bridges, and maintaining existing ones. The position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology, contribute to the open-source ecosystem, and collaborate with a team of talented engineers. The ideal candidate should have strong experience in reverse engineering mobile applications and network protocols, a deep understanding of network protocols and API design, and excellent debugging and problem-solving skills.

Machine Learning Engineer - AI Decisioning

Company: Hightouch

Location: North America

Posted Jan 30, 2025

Hightouch is seeking a machine learning engineer to develop an intelligence layer for their data activation products. The role involves working on personalization, automated experimentation, predictive audiences, content generation, and budget optimization. The engineer will collaborate with customers, conduct research, and build predictive models. The position is senior, focusing on impact and potential for growth. The salary range is $200,000 - $260,000 per year, location-independent. The interview process includes an intro call, system design screen, machine learning modeling interview, system design interview, and a hiring manager interview.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of tech jobs are available in North America?
North America offers roles in software engineering, data science, machine learning engineering, product management, UX/UI design, DevOps, cloud architecture, cybersecurity, AI research, blockchain development, and full‑stack development. Companies in Silicon Valley hire for .NET, Java, Python, Go, and Rust; Toronto focuses on AI and fintech; Austin is hot for gaming and embedded systems.
How are remote and on‑site roles trending in North America?
In 2023, 68% of tech openings allowed full‑remote work, 22% were hybrid, and 10% required on‑site presence. Remote‑first companies like Shopify and Atlassian offer global teams; on‑site roles cluster in data centers and corporate headquarters in Seattle, New York, and Toronto.
Who are the major employers in the tech sector?
Top employers include Amazon (Seattle), Google (Mountain View), Microsoft (Redmond), Apple (Cupertino), Meta (Menlo Park), Salesforce (San Francisco), Tesla (Palo Alto), NVIDIA (Santa Clara), Shopify (Montreal), Uber (San Francisco), Airbnb (San Francisco), and Netflix (Los Angeles). Canadian firms such as Shopify, Shopify, and Shopify also play a significant role.
What are the salary expectations for tech roles in North America?
Entry‑level software engineers earn $90k‑$120k in the U.S. and $70k‑$90k in Canada; mid‑level $120k‑$160k; senior $160k‑$220k. Data scientists earn $100k‑$150k (U.S.) and $80k‑$120k (Canada). Product managers range $110k‑$170k (U.S.) and $90k‑$140k (Canada). Compensation often includes stock options, bonuses, and relocation allowances.
What advice do you have for relocating to North America for tech work?
Start with visa eligibility: U.S. H‑1B, L‑1, TN for Canadians, and Canadian Express Entry for skilled workers. Research cost of living in target city; use cost calculators like NerdWallet. Secure relocation packages from employers; negotiate housing stipends or remote work allowances. Build local networks through meetups, LinkedIn groups, and university alumni. Finally, understand tax implications: U.S. federal, state, and Canadian provincial taxes differ and can affect net pay.

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