March in Ottawa brings longer days and a fresh sense of energy. As we celebrate International Women’s Day and the people helping shape our future, it’s a great time to highlight the tech companies making an impact across AI, clean energy, cybersecurity and communications.
Ottawa’s tech sector continues to grow, and these employers are hiring talented people ready to build their careers in Canada’s capital. Explore these companies below – and find tomorrow’s exciting new opportunity today.
1. BDO Canada
What it does:
BDO Canada is a leading professional services firm recognized for its dedication to empowering clients and communities. Recently named as a Top 100 Employer and a Top Employer for Young People in 2025, BDO is celebrated for fostering a dynamic, inclusive environment that supports early career growth and innovation. With a strong presence across the country, BDO provides audit, tax, advisory, and consulting services to a diverse range of industries. The firm’s commitment to professional excellence and community engagement makes it a standout destination for emerging talent.
The perks:
BDO offers a competitive total rewards package. Perks include comprehensive benefits, flexible work arrangements, ongoing professional development opportunities, wellness programs, parental leave supports, mental health resources, and a culture that values curiosity, collaboration and kindness.
Current job openings:
AI Engineer, Full Stack Developer, ASR, Senior Developer, Development Services, and more jobs.
2. Canadian Bank Note Company, Limited
What it does:
Canadian Bank Note Company (CBN) is a trusted global provider of secure documents and systems. Best known for producing banknotes for central banks worldwide, CBN also designs and delivers passports, driver’s licenses, and digital identity solutions. Their technologies extend to payment systems and secure logistics, ensuring integrity, reliability, and trust in critical national infrastructure.
The perks:
CBN offers competitive compensation and extensive benefits including health coverage, retirement savings, and paid leave. Employees gain opportunities to work on high-profile projects with real-world impact and access to training and mentorship. This company emphasizes career stability and development within a collaborative and innovative environment.
Current job openings:
Platform Developer, Network Specialist – Corporate IS Group, System Developer – Bahamas Service Delivery Group, and more jobs.
3. Huawei
What it does:
Huawei Canada operates a major research and development centre in Ottawa focused on tackling complex challenges in information and communications technologies (ICT), including advanced network, optical and wireless systems. The team contributes to fundamental R&D in areas such as 5G and next-generation communications, helping shape digital connectivity solutions for consumers, businesses and global partners from its Kanata hub.
The perks:
Working at Huawei Canada gives talent the chance to engage in cutting-edge research with access to state-of-the-art tools and collaborations with experts on globally impactful technologies. Researchers and engineers can push boundaries in fields like optical communications, AI systems and network innovation, while being part of a diverse, innovation-driven environment with opportunities to grow professionally across teams in Ottawa and other Canadian R&D locations.
Current job openings:
Senior Researcher – Hollow-Core Fiber (HCF) Communications, Software Engineer – Data Communication, Senior Technical Expert – Distributed Data Systems, and more jobs.
4. Kinaxis
What it does:
Established in Ottawa in 1984, Kinaxis is a cloud-based supply chain management (SCM) software company that helps businesses of all sizes create agility across their supply chain and transform their supply chain into a strategic driver for their businesses. Kinaxis’s solution platform also enables companies to balance the most challenging demands – controlling costs, building resilience, driving efficiencies, and being sustainable – all in one place.
The perks:
Kinaxis offers a company bonus plan, employee share purchase plan, competitive pay, and unlimited vacation, as well as health, wellness and social programs. Also, Kinaxis’s office in Ottawa features a sound stage with local and touring acts invited monthly, a full-service cafeteria, fitness centre, rooftop patio, and even an arcade. Employees also enjoy monthly Kinaxis days (K-Days) where they get the last Friday of every month off.
Current job openings:
Staff Cloud Platform Engineer, Senior Software Developer, C++, Senior Software Developer, Front End Technology, and more jobs.
5. MDA Space
What it does:
With 450+ missions since its inception in 1969, MDA Space is a renowned name in the rapidly expanding global space industry. MDA Space is building the space between proven and possible by providing advanced space technologies for communications satellites, Earth and space observation, and space exploration and infrastructure. The company has 3,000 employees providing across the globe.
The perks:
Alongside a diverse and inclusive culture and stimulating environment, MDA Space provides a competitive compensation package and many perks, including career development, a comprehensive health benefits package, vacation days, and retirement benefits.
Current job openings:
Systems Administrator, Sr. FPGA Design engineer (Space Vision Systems), Proposal Specialist, and more jobs.
6. MMIST
What it does:
Mist Mobility Integrated Systems Technology (MMIST) is a pioneering company in the field of precision aerial delivery and recovery systems including the Sherpa™ family of GPS guided parafoils, Space Recovery Systems, LaunchPADS™ Multi-Mission Manager, SkyLink™ Parachutist Navigation and Situational Awareness System, and other support equipment. With a strong commitment to innovation and excellence, they have established themselves as the industry leader. Their cutting-edge technologies and solutions are trusted by military and commercial customers worldwide.
The perks:
The perks at MMIST include competitive compensation, comprehensive health benefits, flexible work arrangements, opportunities for professional growth, a supportive team environment, and a strong focus on work-life balance.
Current job openings:
System Verification & Test Engineer, Electro-Mechanical Assembly Technician – Senior, and more jobs.
7. N-Able
What it does:
N-Able is a global leader in remote monitoring, management, and security software tailored for managed service providers (MSPs). The company’s solutions enable IT professionals to proactively protect, manage, and automate IT environments with ease. N-able is committed to innovation and customer success, supporting thousands of MSPs worldwide to deliver secure and reliable IT services. With a dynamic culture and rapid growth, N-able offers an exciting environment for technology professionals to thrive.
The perks:
N-Able offers a competitive compensation pakcage and other perks such as comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, flexible work hours and remote work opportunities, generous paid time off, employee wellness programs, professional growth and training, employee recognition initiatives, and a diverse and inclusive workplace culture that values collaboration and innovation.
Current job openings:
Director, Technical Support, Senior Program Manager (Software), Software Engineering Manager / C#/.Net/GoLang, and more jobs.
8. Noda
What it does:
Noda is an AI-driven building orchestration platform that helps commercial real estate teams cut energy waste, reduce costs and lower carbon emissions. Its intelligent software ingests and normalizes data from building systems to provide insights, prioritize opportunities, and automate optimizations that improve performance and sustainability, turning complex building data into actionable outcomes.
The perks:
As part of Noda’s growing Ottawa team, talent can work on cutting-edge AI solutions that make real buildings smarter and greener. Employees benefit from a collaborative, innovation-focused environment where engineering, data and sustainability expertise come together. Competitive pay, health support and opportunities for professional growth help make Noda a place to build strong technical skills and impact the built environment.
Current job openings:
Building Systems Data Modeler – BMS Deployments, Data Engineer, and more jobs.
9. Synopsys
What it does:
Synopsys delivers the most trusted and comprehensive silicon-to-systems design solutions, accelerating technology innovation. We partner closely with our customers to maximize their R&D capability and productivity, powering innovation today that ignites the ingenuity of tomorrow. Companies trust Synopsys to pioneer new technologies to help them get to market faster without compromise. Synopsys currently employes over 20,000 employees across 30 countries, and has won over 100 awards for workplace and culture from Great Places to Work, Comparably and Forbes
The perks:
Synopsys offers a competitive compensation package and a wide range of perks, including health care coverage, wellness programs, personal time off, employee stock purchase plans, financial programs for retirement planning, and professional development opportunities.
Current job openings:
Principal Verification Architect, Senior ASIC Digital Designer – 15194, ASIC Digital Design, Principal- 15193, and more jobs.
10. Versaterm
What it does:
Versaterm is a global public safety solutions company, helping agencies transform their organizations since 1977. The company is on a journey to create purposeful integrations supporting better service, safer communities, and more just outcomes. Versaterm’s ecosystem of solutions empowers public safety agencies, forensic labs, court systems, and schools to operate more efficiently and effectively.
The perks:
Versaterm offers flexible work options and fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace that values individual initiative and teamwork to deliver on the promise of technology that supports long-term customer success. Additionally, the company offers competitive compensation, extensive benefits programs, paid time off, and opportunities for growth and learning.
Current job openings:
Software Engineer III, Software Engineer III – Front-end (React), Senior Analytics Engineer, and more jobs.
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