Snowy mornings, crisp winter air, and lunchtime skates along the Rideau Canal are all part of life in Ottawa, but so is a thriving global tech ecosystem filled with opportunities.
From world-class engineering and cybersecurity to clean energy and deep-tech innovation, Ottawa is home to companies solving complex challenges with global impact. Whether you’re drawn by the city’s quality of life or its career-defining opportunities, these Ottawa-based tech employers are hiring and ready to welcome top talent.
Check out this month’s list of 10 Ottawa global tech companies with job openings.
1. Arup
What it does:
Arup is a global engineering, design, and consulting firm aimed at helping to shape the future of the built environment. Headquartered in London, United Kingdom with 92 offices in 37 countries, the company works across transport, energy, water, aviation, and urban planning sectors to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions that improve communities worldwide. Known for projects like iconic infrastructure and resilient cities, Arup combines technical expertise with creative problem-solving to address complex challenges.
The perks:
Arup offers an attractive total rewards package, including profit sharing as part of its employee-owned model, alongside competitive and equitable pay. Team members benefit from flexible and hybrid working, comprehensive health and wellbeing supports, and benefits such as private medical insurance, life and accident coverage, and income protection. A strong learning culture and inclusive environment help employees grow, thrive, and balance work with personal and family needs.
Current job openings:
Mechanical BIM Designer, Electrical BIM Designer, Associate Principal, Structural Engineer, and more jobs.
2. AttoTude
What it does:
AttoTude is a deep-tech company developing next-generation interconnect solutions to address the networking bottlenecks facing AI and data centers. Its innovative terahertz (THz) technology, powered by proprietary AttoEngine and AttoWire solutions, enables higher bandwidth, greater reliability, and energy-efficient data transmission to support the massive compute demands of modern AI infrastructure.
The perks:
AttoTude offers talent the chance to work at the cutting edge of AI and data center innovation alongside industry leaders. Employees can contribute to high-impact technology that reshapes computing infrastructure while collaborating in a fast-growing, venture-backed startup environment. With engineering hubs including Ottawa and a culture focused on bold problem-solving, AttoTude provides exciting opportunities to grow skills and make a global impact.
Current job openings:
Advanced Packaging Design Engineer, Hardware Design Engineer, and more jobs.
3. Ericsson
What it does:
Ericsson is a global telecommunications leader driving the rollout of 5G networks, cloud infrastructure, and IoT solutions. Its technologies power mobile connectivity for billions of users and enable industries to scale digital transformation. Ottawa is home to one of Ericsson’s R&D hubs, advancing innovations in wireless networks, radio access, and next-generation communications.
The perks:
Ericsson promotes a diverse, inclusive, and innovation-driven culture where employees benefit from competitive salaries, health and retirement plans, paid time off, and flexible work options. This company invests in professional growth with training, mentorship, and mobility opportunities across its global operations.
Current job openings:
Functional System Developer, Radio Software Developer, RF Filter Designer, and more jobs.
4. Fusion Fuel Cycles
What it does:
Fusion Fuel Cycles is a joint venture between Canadian Nuclear Laboratories and Kyoto Fusioneering focused on advancing fusion energy by developing the critical fuel cycle technologies that make safe, high-performance fusion power possible. The company supplies integrated systems and expert services from design through commissioning, enabling more efficient fuel handling, tritium management, and heat transfer for commercial fusion projects around the world.
The perks:
At FFC, teams work on cutting-edge clean energy solutions with real global impact in a collaborative, innovation-driven environment. Employees have the opportunity to tackle technically complex challenges alongside world-class experts in fusion and nuclear science. FFC’s culture emphasizes growth, purpose, and creativity, offering a chance to shape the future of energy technologies and advance your career in a rapidly expanding sector.
Current job openings:
Director of Delivery – Engineering at Fusion Fuel Cycles Inc.
5. Kyndryl
What it does:
Kyndryl is a multinational information technology infrastructure services provider that designs, builds, manages and modernizes the mission-critical technology systems the world depends on. From cloud to security to applications, data and AI, Kyndryl creates fully optimized digital ecosystems for some of the world’s biggest companies, including 75 percent of the Fortune 100. Kyndryl is at the heart of progress, helping individuals and organizations realize big ambitions and discover new ones.
What it does:
Kyndryl’s corporate culture brings together the agility and creativity of a start-up with the resources and footprint of a market leader. As a global service company, Kyndryl is committed to empowering employees to reach their personal and collective potential by giving them the tools and flexibility to focus on their individual development plans and career goals.
They’ve introduced The Kyndryl Way, which speaks to their purpose and mission in collaborating with employees, customers, and communities. That includes being Flat, Fast, and Focused to empower accountable and inclusive teams, cultivate simplicity everywhere, and deliver best-in-class services. Original thinkers have a home at Kyndryl and are given plenty of opportunities for growth.
Current job openings:
Customer Partner – Federal Government, Data & AI Consultant, Senior Cloud Consultant, and more jobs.
6. Netsmartz
What it does:
Netsmartz is a global technology solutions company specializing in software development, IT services, and digital transformation. With delivery centers across North America, South Asia, and beyond, the company partners with businesses of all sizes to provide custom software engineering, cloud solutions, mobile app development, and enterprise IT support. As part of its continued growth, the company is expanding its Canadian presence with plans underway to open a new office in Ottawa.
The perks:
Netsmartz emphasizes a growth-oriented culture that blends professional development with a supportive work environment. Employees benefit from training and certification opportunities, health and wellness programs, global mobility options, and exposure to international projects.
Current job openings:
Sales Director – AI Solutions, Sales Director – Cybersecurity, and more jobs.
7. QNX
What it does:
QNX, a division of BlackBerry Limited (NYSE: BB; TSX: BB), enhances the human experience and amplifies technology-driven industries, providing a trusted foundation for software-defined businesses to thrive. The business leads the way in delivering safe and secure operating systems, hypervisors, middleware, solutions, and development tools, along with support and services delivered by trusted embedded software experts. QNX® technology has been deployed in the world’s most critical embedded systems, including more than 275 million vehicles on the road today. QNX® software is trusted across industries including automotive, medical devices, industrial controls, robotics, commercial vehicles, rail, and aerospace and defense. Founded in 1980, QNX is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada.
The perks:
The team at QNX enjoys a full benefits package featuring health, dental, and life insurance plans, fitness reimbursement schemes, counselling services, educational reimbursement, retirement savings programs, employee stock purchase plan, performance-based bonuses, and travel insurance.
Current job openings:
QNX – Systems Software Developer II (Integration), QNX Senior System Software Integrator, QNX Software Developer In Test, and more jobs.
8. Skyworks Solutions Inc.
What it does:
Headquartered in Irvine, California, Skyworks Solutions Inc. is a leading semiconductor company with a significant presence in Ottawa. The company empowers the wireless networking revolution, connecting people, places and things around the world. With over 10,000 employees in 17 countries, it provides services across industries, including aerospace & defence, data centres, medical & healthcare, IoT, and optical networking.
The perks:
Skyworks Solutions Inc. provides a competitive compensation package alongside other perks such as access to healthcare, a retirement plan company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and paid time off. Employees are also eligible to participate in an incentive plan, and certain roles are also eligible for additional awards, including recognition and stock.
Current job openings:
RF Applications Engineer, Staff Test Engineer, Sr. Manager, Engineering, and more jobs.
9. Sanmina
What it does:
Sanmina is a Fortune 500 electronics manufacturing services (EMS) provider designing and building some of the world’s most complex optical, electronic and mechanical products. The company delivers end-to-end design, engineering, manufacturing, and logistics solutions to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across industries such as communications, medical, defense, aerospace, industrial, and clean technology. With operations in dozens of countries, Sanmina helps bring cutting-edge products to market at scale.
The perks:
Sanmina offers employees exposure to diverse technologies and manufacturing processes in a global, fast-paced environment. The company provides a benefits package that includes health and wellness coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and employee assistance resources, with opportunities for on-the-job training and professional development. The collaborative culture and global footprint give employees the chance to grow skills and contribute to significant tech products worldwide.
Current job openings:
Test Development Engineer, Microelectronic Packaging Design Engineer, Microelectronics Process Engineer, and more jobs.
10. Snyk
What it does:
Snyk is a developer-oriented cybersecurity company that empowers organizations to build fast while staying secure. Its cloud-native platform helps teams find, prioritize and fix vulnerabilities in code, open-source dependencies, containers, and infrastructure configurations by integrating security directly into the development lifecycle. Snyk’s developer-first approach and AI-powered tooling make it easier for engineering teams to embed security without slowing innovation.
The perks:
At Snyk, employees benefit from a culture that prioritizes health, wellness, balance, and growth. The company offers robust health and wellness programs, generous paid time-off and parental leave, flexible work arrangements, and support for financial security through country-specific benefits. Snyk also fosters inclusion and employee resource groups, with dedicated budgets for professional development and opportunities to make meaningful impact in a global tech environment.
Current job openings:
Technical Success Manager, Implementation Consultant, and more jobs.
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