Design Engineering Jobs in Canada
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Physical Layer SW Design manager
🇨🇦 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Ericsson 🇨🇦 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Build and lead a new Physical Layer embedded software team in Ontario to support 6G development. Drive AI-enabled software practices and ensure the quality, performance, and delivery of L1 software products.
Mechanical Design Technologist
🇨🇦 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Cima+ 🇨🇦 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
The role involves the design, modeling, and drafting of mechanical systems for various building types. Responsibilities include implementing redline markups, coordinating designs with engineers, and conducting site visits.
Data Center Design Manager
🇨🇦 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Aecom 🇨🇦 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Lead design teams in the delivery of colocation and hyperscale data center projects from due diligence through construction administration. Manage project resources, client relationships, and quality checks across multiple engineering disciplines.
Data Center Design Manager
🇨🇦 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Aecom 🇨🇦 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Lead and manage multidisciplinary design teams to deliver colocation and hyperscale data center projects from due diligence through construction. Responsibilities include managing project resources, hosting client meetings, and ensuring high-quality technical delivery.
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Data Center Design Manager
🇨🇦 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Aecom 🇨🇦 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Lead data center due diligence and design teams to deliver colocation and hyperscale projects on schedule and with high quality. Manage project resources, client relationships, and cross-disciplinary engineering teams while overseeing quality checks and technical proposals.
Mechanical Design Technologist
🇨🇦 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Cima+ 🇨🇦 Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
The role involves the design, modeling, and drafting of mechanical systems for various building types. The technologist will work closely with engineers to ensure design coordination and may conduct site visits.
Civil Design Technologist
🇨🇦 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Cima+ 🇨🇦 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
The successful candidate will conduct field inspections and condition assessments of concrete and steel structures, perform non-destructive and destructive testing, and assist in planning field investigation programs. They will also prepare inspection reports, monitor construction activities, and coordinate with other project professionals.
Physical Layer SW Design manager
🇨🇦 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Ericsson 🇨🇦 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
You will build and lead a new L1/Physical Layer embedded software team, ensuring the design, implementation, integration, and verification of embedded L1 software. Collaborate with architects and project leaders to deliver product commitments and drive AI-enabled software development practices.
Electrical Design Technologist
🇨🇦 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Awc Water Solutions 🇨🇦 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
The Electrical Design Technologist will lead the development and drafting of electrical and instrumentation project document packages. They will collaborate with engineering teams and ensure the accuracy and compliance of all drawings.
Meter Design Engineering
🇨🇦 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Metergy Solutions 🇨🇦 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
The Meter Specialist is responsible for defining design standards, leading integration projects, conducting energy analysis, and performing technical tasks. They also provide technical training and support for field operations.
Meter Design Engineering
🇨🇦 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Metergy Solutions 🇨🇦 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
The Meter Specialist defines design standards and best practices for sub-metering systems while leading cross-functional integration projects. They are responsible for conducting energy analysis, creating schematic diagrams in AutoCAD, and providing technical support for field operations.
Audio Visual Designer
🇨🇦 Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
Tld - It & Av Solutions Provider 🇨🇦 Richmond, British Columbia, Canada
Act as the lead senior designer for commercial AV projects, gathering customer requirements to design, price, and develop profitable technical solutions. Provide pre-sales support, create detailed design documentation, and oversee the correct installation and deployment of systems.
Program Design Manager
🇨🇦 Ontario, Canada
El Productions Ltd. 🇨🇦 Ontario, Canada
Oversee the end-to-end event design process to ensure programs align with client objectives, creative vision, and budgets. Act as the primary coordinator between creative, sourcing, content, and program teams to transform ideas into executable plans.
Senior ASIC Design Manager
🇨🇦 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Cognichip 🇨🇦 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Lead and mentor a team of ASIC design and verification engineers while fostering a collaborative environment. Guide the team in identifying bottlenecks in chip design processes and ensure project milestones are met with production-quality execution.
Electrical Design Engineer or Electrical Design Technologist - CAN-1052
🇨🇦 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Pbx Engineering 🇨🇦 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
The Design Engineer or Design Technologist will work with the Integrated Systems team to prepare design documentation, develop software systems, and configure ITS systems. They will also participate in testing, commissioning, and client training services.
About Design Engineering careers
Design Engineering is the ultimate role for the builders who live in the code. These professionals bridge the gap between vision and reality by shipping production-ready design systems and interactive components.
Specialized in React, Tailwind, and Framer Motion, design engineers ensure that the intended vibe translates perfectly into the final product.
Companies like Vercel, Linear, and Framer value this hybrid skill set for its ability to bypass traditional handovers and move straight from design concept to live code.
Design engineers bridge design and development, building design systems, component libraries, and interactive prototypes. Roles are particularly hot at AI companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Perplexity where rich interfaces matter, as well as tool companies like Vercel, Framer, Linear, and Supabase. These positions often require skills in React, TypeScript, and web design.
Absolutely. Remote design engineering roles are increasingly common, especially at modern companies like Vercel, Linear, Notion, and AI startups like Midjourney. Many positions offer flexible hybrid arrangements in tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle.
Companies like Meta, Google, Airbnb, Netflix, Vercel, and AI leaders like OpenAI value candidates who combine design fundamentals with coding proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, and modern frameworks (React, Next.js, Svelte). Experience with design tools (Figma, Framer) and animation libraries (Framer Motion, GSAP) is highly valued. View top design engineering portfolios for examples.
Design engineers typically earn more than traditional designers due to technical skills. Entry-level positions start at $85k–$110k, mid-level roles range $120k–$160k, and senior positions command $170k–$230k+ at major tech companies. AI companies like Anthropic and OpenAI often pay at the top of market. Check our salary guide for comprehensive data.
Most top-tier companies, including Vercel, Linear, and Stripe, expect fluency in React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS. However, the "plus" factor in 2026 is mastery of AI-assisted development tools like Cursor and GitHub Copilot. Being able to build and maintain Design Systems that scale across different frameworks is the most valuable skill in this category.
Design Engineering prioritizes the user experience and polish (the "vibe") over purely architectural backend concerns. A Design Engineer is responsible for the kinetic feel of a product, ensuring that Framer Motion transitions and accessibility standards are baked into the component library from day one. Browse Design Engineering roles to see this focus in action.