Purpose. Performance. People.
Joining CPP Investments means joining one of the world’s most admired and respected institutional investors to drive a single mandate: to deliver strong, sustainable returns for generations of Canadians. With a long-term horizon and global reach, we deploy capital at scale across public and private markets. Our size, stability, and disciplined investment philosophy allow us to pursue complex opportunities and build enduring partnerships worldwide. For our people, this means meaningful work with tangible impact, real opportunity, and collaboration with exceptional colleagues who value partnership and performance. Here, you’ll contribute to outcomes that matter alongside team members committed to excellence and shared success.
The Role As a Senior Software Engineer, you will design, build, test and support technology solutions and products that enable business capabilities across CPP Investments. You will partner closely with business and technology teams, applying your understanding of the technical landscape and business needs to assess requests, develop well-reasoned solutions and continuously improve engineering practices. Alternative Investments Technology partners with investment teams to deliver and support technology solutions that enable CPP Investments’ investment activities. Within this group, the Real Assets technology team supports Real Assets, which oversees CPP Investments’ global investments in real estate, the energy sector and infrastructure focusing on long-term growth and sustainable value creation. The Team Alternative Investments Technology partners with investment teams to deliver and support technology solutions that enable CPP Investments’ investment activities. Within this group, the Real Assets Technology team supports Real Assets, which oversees CPP Investments’ global investments in real estate, energy and infrastructure, with a focus on long-term growth and sustainable value creation.
Accountabilities Design, build, test and support technology solutions and enhancements independently within an Agile environment




Apply engineering best practices and drive continuous improvement through coaching and influence
Develop a robust understanding of the technical landscape and supported business capabilities to apply critical thinking to business requests
Foster agility and innovation through experimentation, early feedback and responsiveness to evolving business needs
Frame complex problems clearly, collaborate with colleagues and build support for well-reasoned recommendations
Research and develop proficiency in new and complex technologies while adhering to Agile software development lifecycle practices
Foster collaboration, mentorship and continuous learning while building strong relationships with business, technology and vendor partners
What You Bring Undergraduate degree or college diploma in a related field, such as Engineering or Computer Science
5+ years of relevant experience
Extensive experience with programming languages such as Python and Java
Experience with software development practices, including version control, testing methodologies and Agile development
Ability to write clean, readable and well-documented code while adhering to coding standards
Ability to independently research and develop proficiency in complex technologies
Robust collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to engage colleagues and develop well-reasoned recommendations
You are motivated to contribute to something larger than yourself, approach complex challenges with rigor, and hold yourself to high standards in a collaborative, performance-driven environment.
We provide colleagues with cutting-edge AI tools, dedicated learning time, and practical support to help them deliver with greater impact.




Inclusion & Accessibility CPP Investments is committed to equitable access to employment and building a workforce that reflects diverse talent and perspectives. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Attention: Protect Yourself from Fraud CPP Investments is committed to a secure and transparent recruitment process. We will never ask candidates for payment or financial information at any stage of hiring. All legitimate opportunities are posted on our careers page, and communications will come from our applicant tracking system, Workday. CPP Investments may use AI tools to help screen and assess applicants by analyzing resumes and applications for relevant skills and experience. These tools support, but do not replace, human decision-making.
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About Us Why Work With Us
For 25 years, we’ve proudly invested the Canada Pension Plan Fund, helping to secure retirement for more than 22 million Canadians. We invest for the long term — and that includes our people. Here, you’ll work alongside high-calibre colleagues on meaningful challenges that have real-world impact. Our purpose drives us, our performance sets us apart, and our people make it possible.
Our Guiding Principles Our guiding principles shape our culture. They define how we work and represent the values that guide our behaviours. They are Integrity, Partnership and High Performance.
Our Impact We invest globally across public and private markets, managing capital on behalf of millions of contributors and beneficiaries. We focus on long-term value creation and responsible investing, with offices in major financial centres across the world.
What You Can Expect Meaningful work with measurable impact
Exposure to complex, global challenges
Opportunities for learning and growth
Competitive total rewards and benefits
Comprehensive wellness programs
Inclusive and respectful of diverse perspectives
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📌 Senior Software Engineer Real Assets, Alternative Investments Technology (Ontario)
🏢 Canada Pension Plan Investment Board
📍 Ontario