Software Developer - New Graduate

About the Role

D2L is a cloud technology company focused on reshaping education and the future of work. For 25 years, the company has been committed to transforming how people learn, and it continues to build tools that support more personalized, learner-centered experiences. Its platform is designed to be flexible, intelligent, and easy to use, helping schools, campuses, and businesses improve engagement, retention, satisfaction, and learning outcomes.

The company notes that applications are reviewed by a member of its Talent Acquisition team rather than being automatically ranked or decided by AI. Internal AI tools may be used for administrative support such as meeting notes and summaries, but they do not influence candidate evaluation.

Role Overview

D2L is seeking Software Developers who graduated in 2025 and are ready to contribute to technology that supports teaching and learning at global scale. The products used by millions every day require developers who can work across a broad set of technical areas, including distributed systems, automated testing, user interfaces, mobile development, and cloud computing.

As part of the engineering team, you will work closely with technical product managers, designers, and test developers to build effective solutions and help ensure the right products are delivered.

Responsibilities

• Break down complex problems and translate them into practical technical approaches.
• Develop software across areas such as distributed systems, test automation, interfaces, mobile platforms, and cloud services.
• Write clean, object-oriented code using languages such as C++, C#, or Java.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and test developers to shape and improve solutions.
• Contribute ideas and technical insight to help the team build the right products.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, completed in 2025.
• Strong grasp of core computer science concepts, including data structures, algorithms, databases, and distributed systems.
• Solid object-oriented design knowledge and coding ability in C++, C#, or Java.
• Prior software development experience, ideally in a technology-focused company.
• Comfort using artificial intelligence tools effectively in a professional setting.
• Ability to analyze problems and propose technical solutions.

Work Arrangement

This position follows a hybrid model with an expectation of three days per week in the office in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.

Additional Information

This posting is for future candidate consideration and is not tied to an immediate vacancy.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected annual base salary range for this role is CAD 75,000 to CAD 85,000. Final pay will depend on each candidate’s relevant knowledge, skills, education, training, and experience, and will be aligned with internal and external market competitiveness for the location and industry.

This role may also be eligible for additional benefits and compensation elements such as a wellness subsidy, equity grants, variable incentive pay, and more.

Why Join D2L

D2L highlights a range of employee-focused benefits and experiences, including meaningful work that helps transform learning, flexible work arrangements, learning and growth opportunities, tuition reimbursement of up to CAD 4,000 through the SkillsWave Program, and 2 paid days off for SkillsWave-related activities such as exams or final assignments.

Additional offerings include mental health services, EFAP support, financial planning resources, retirement planning, 2 paid volunteer days, a competitive benefits package, home internet reimbursement, an employee referral program, wellness reimbursement, employee recognition, and social events. Select office locations also include dog-friendly spaces in Kitchener, Winnipeg, Vancouver, and Melbourne.

Inclusion Statement

D2L encourages candidates to apply even if they do not meet every requirement, reflecting its commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace that supports growth and development.