D2L

D2L

Subscription-based online learning platform for education

Software Developer – New Graduate

Full-Time
CA$75k - CA$85k/yr

+ Equity Grants + Variable Incentive

Entry
Bachelor's
Winnipeg, MB, Canada+3 more

More locations: Toronto, ON, Canada | Kitchener, ON, Canada | Vancouver, BC, Canada

Hybrid

Hybrid role with 3 in-office days per week; offices in Kitchener, Winnipeg, and Vancouver.

About the job

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field; completed in 2025
  • Ability to analyze and decompose problems into potential technical solutions
  • Experience with object-oriented design and proficient coding skills in C++, C# or Java
  • Strong understanding of Computer Science topics including data structures, algorithms, databases, distributed systems
  • Experience in software development, preferably in a technology focused company
  • Acumen with Artificial Intelligence tools
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate closely with technical product managers, designers and test developers
  • Work on a wide range of technologies including distributed systems, automated test development, user interfaces, mobile and cloud computing

About the company

Brightspace LMS by D2L is a cloud-based learning management system for K-12, higher education, and corporate training. It runs on a subscription model where institutions pay recurring fees for core tools like course management, assessments, performance tracking, and student engagement, with optional add-ons. The platform enables teachers to create and manage courses while learners access materials, complete assignments, and receive feedback in one centralized system. D2L differentiates itself with a large global user base, multi-sector support, and ongoing updates and support to help customers succeed, with a goal of improving learning outcomes through a reliable, adaptable digital education platform.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Kitchener, Canada

Founded

1999

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What believers are saying

  • Q2 fiscal 2027 ARR reached C$223.4 million, up 5% year over year.
  • Ex-K-12 ARR grew about 10%, showing core market momentum despite churn.
  • UNSW's 80,000-learner rollout and Eduframe partnership extend D2L into lifelong learning.

What critics are saying

  • US K-12 churn hit Q2 revenue and threatens growth through 2027.
  • Canvas and Blackboard dominate buying committees, compressing D2L's win rates in large districts.
  • If Lumi loses to Adobe and LMS-native AI, Brightspace becomes a commodity layer.

What makes D2L unique

  • Brightspace spans higher ed, K-12, and enterprise on one cloud platform.
  • D2L Lumi and Creator+ bundle AI, content creation, and analytics into workflows.
  • UNSW, Loyola Chicago, and other 2026 wins validate premium university positioning.

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Flexible Work Hours

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Vacation

Mental Health Support

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Yahoo Finance
Sep 9th, 2026
D2L reports $223.4M ARR, up 5% as AI product Lumi surpasses $5M ARR amid K-12 churn impact

D2L Inc. reported second quarter fiscal 2027 financial results for the period ended 31 July 2026. The Canadian learning technology company posted subscription and support revenue of US$50.9 million, up 2% year-over-year, impacted by previously disclosed US K-12 customer churn. Annual Recurring Revenue reached US$223.4 million, up 5% year-over-year. Excluding the K-12 market, ARR grew approximately 10% year-over-year, marking the fourth consecutive quarter of double-digit growth in core markets. Adjusted EBITDA was US$6.5 million, down from US$7.5 million in the prior year. The company generated US$28.5 million in free cash flow, nearly double the US$15.2 million from the same period last year. D2L completed significant share buyback activity, repurchasing approximately 2 million subordinate voting shares during the quarter. The company maintained a strong balance sheet with US$106.4 million in cash and no debt.

PR Newswire
Sep 8th, 2026
UNSW selects D2L for institution-wide learning transformation reaching over 80,000 learners.

UNSW selects D2L for institution-wide learning transformation reaching over 80,000 learners. Sep 08, 2026, 18:00 ET Australia's top university is set to roll out D2L Brightspace as the foundation of its new digital learning environment MELBOURNE, Australia, Sept. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - D2L, a global leader in learning innovation, shares that UNSW Sydney has selected D2L Brightspace as its new learning platform. This partnership will support an ambitious, institution-wide transformation of the teaching and learning experience for over 80,000 learners and thousands of educators. One of the world's leading research-intensive universities, and a member of Australia's prestigious Group of Eight universities, UNSW ranks #1 in Australia and #19 globally in the 2027 QS World University Rankings. Guided by its mission to advance Progress for All globally through transformative education, innovative research and meaningful engagement, UNSW is investing in a human-centred digital learning ecosystem that embodies its Values in Action: demonstrating excellence, driving innovation, building collaboration, embracing diversity and displaying respect. Together, UNSW and D2L can deliver more consistent, personalised, accessible and engaging learning experiences, while helping reduce complexity for educators and advancing innovative approaches to content and assessment design. The multi-year rollout of D2L Brightspace across the institution is designed to help create a more seamless, integrated and adaptable digital learning environment that can support both on-campus and flexible learning pathways. "Higher education is changing rapidly. We can see the impact of changing student expectations, new models of education and emerging technologies here in Australia, while globally we are seeing even greater change on the horizon," said Professor Vlado Perkovic, Provost and Acting Vice-Chancellor at UNSW Sydney. "For UNSW, this meant we needed to take a long-term view of the learning environment we want to create for our future students and educators. We have chosen a partner in D2L whose focus is teaching and learning, and who can work with us to build a modern, flexible platform that can evolve with our community." Professor Sarah Maddison, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Education and Student Experience, said the new platform would help ensure UNSW's learning environment keeps pace with the needs of students and educators. "Our students are entering an increasingly complex world, shaped by rapid technological, professional and social change. Their learning environment needs to be ready for what comes next," said Professor Maddison. "We are not simply implementing an off-the-shelf platform. We are designing our future learning environment together with our students and staff. D2L Brightspace gives us the opportunity to create a more consistent, accessible and intuitive digital learning experience for our students, while giving our educators the flexibility and creativity to design and deliver outstanding teaching, now and into the future." UNSW plans to leverage a suite of D2L solutions to realise its education technology ambitions and Educational Technology Roadmap: * D2L Brightspace: An award-winning learning platform designed to help educators create more interactive, personalised learning experiences and improve learning outcomes. * D2L Creator+: A dynamic content creation tool that can integrate 50+ interactive H5P content types to support highly engaging, accessible learning experiences aligned with universal design principles. * D2L Lumi: UNSW plans to use Lumi Chat, Lumi Tutor and Lumi Feedback to support enhanced learning experiences for learners and educators - embracing responsible AI design to uphold ethical standards, privacy and academic integrity. * D2L Performance+: A robust analytics dashboard that can deliver actionable insights into learner engagement, success and retention, empowering educators to make data-informed decisions that improve outcomes for students. UNSW selected D2L for its strong alignment with the University's broader learning transformation strategy and commitment to human-centred design, genuine co-design with the UNSW community, accessibility, scalability, interoperability and responsible innovation. D2L's approach to design and continuous product development further supports UNSW's focus on inclusive, future-ready education that values diverse learners and helps to equip them to thrive. "UNSW has an ambitious vision for Progress for All through transformative education," said John Baker, President and CEO of D2L. "We are proud to work with UNSW on a transformation of this scale. Together we can empower learners to achieve more than they dreamed possible, help equip educators with innovative tools and insights, and thoughtfully explore the role responsible AI can play in shaping the future of education. We look forward to co-designing solutions closely with the UNSW community that reflect its values of excellence, innovation, collaboration, diversity and respect." About UNSW Sydney UNSW Sydney is a global top 20 university committed to world-class teaching, pioneering research and strong industry engagement. As a founding member of the Group of Eight (Go8) and an active contributor to leading international academic networks, UNSW prepares students and researchers to solve complex global challenges with meaningful impact. The UNSW current 10-year strategy: Progress for All, reflects the ongoing commitment to leading the transition towards a sustainable society and world through research, inclusive education, and genuine engagement with communities. About D2L D2L is transforming the way the world learns, helping learners achieve more than they dreamed possible. Working closely with customers all over the world, D2L is on a mission to make learning more inspiring, engaging and human. Find out how D2L helps transform lives and delivers outstanding learning outcomes in K-12, higher education and businesses. X: @D2L (C) 2026 D2L Corporation. The D2L family of companies includes D2L Inc., D2L Corporation, D2L Ltd, D2L Australia Pty Ltd, D2L Europe Ltd, D2L Asia Pte Ltd, D2L India Pvt Ltd, D2L Brasil Soluções de Tecnologia para Educação Ltda and D2L Sistemas de Aprendizaje Innovadores, S. D2 R.L de C.V., and H5P Group AS. All D2L and H5P marks are owned by the D2L group of companies. Please visit D2L.com/trademarks for a list of D2L marks. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. SOURCE D2L Corporation

Newswire
Aug 13th, 2026
D2L and Eduframe partner to help institutions scale Continuing Education.

D2L and Eduframe partner to help institutions scale Continuing Education. Aug 13, 2026, 10:00 ET This strategic partnership combines D2L Brightspace with Eduframe's SIS and Learner Registration Platform TORONTO, Aug. 13, 2026 /CNW/ - D2L, a global leader in learning innovation, today shares an expanded partnership with Drieam, the creator of Eduframe, that helps institutions manage and scale their continuing education offerings. As demand for lifelong learning, workforce development and professional education continues to grow, institutions increasingly require solutions that can go beyond online course delivery alone. Together, D2L Brightspace and Eduframe can provide an integrated ecosystem that supports the continuing education lifecycle, from course discovery and registration through learner management, business operations, automation and reporting. The partnership is designed to help institutions combine D2L Brightspace's award-winning, AI-enhanced learning platform with Eduframe's purpose-built continuing education management capabilities. This expanded partnership can help simplify operations and seamlessly integrate AI into the learning experience through D2L Lumi for both learners and administrators. "Continuing education is becoming an increasingly strategic priority for institutions around the world," said Kenneth Chapman, Senior Vice President, Strategic Alliances and Channel Sales at D2L. "Through our partnership with Eduframe, we're expanding the options available to our customers, allowing them to choose the solution that best matches where they are today while supporting their future growth. From registration and learner management through course delivery and certification, we're helping institutions deliver a more seamless experience for learners and scale programs with less administrative complexity." Eduframe is designed specifically for continuing education, professional learning and workforce development teams. The platform supports a wide variety of educational offerings, including short courses, certificates, stackable programs, hybrid learning and corporate training. Together, D2L Brightspace and Eduframe can help institutions: * Deliver a smoother learner experience from registration through course completion and certification * Support online, hybrid and in-person continuing education * Manage both individual and corporate learners * Personalize learning and increase administrator efficiency when coupled with D2L Lumi * Reduce manual administration through workflow automation * Integrate with existing institutional systems through an API-first architecture * Scale continuing education operations without increasing administrative complexity "Our vision has always been to help institutions make lifelong learning more accessible while reducing operational complexity," said Gaston Vaessen, CEO of Drieam. "Partnering with D2L allows us to combine two complementary platforms that each do what they do best. Together, we enable institutions to focus less on administration and more on creating opportunities for learners." The partnership reflects both organizations' commitment to helping institutions respond to changing learner expectations, employer needs and the growing importance of continuing education as a strategic part of the lifelong learning journey. The integrated solution is set to be available to D2L customers globally. To explore D2L's partner program, visit D2L.com/Partners. D2L is transforming the way the world learns, helping learners achieve more than they dreamed possible. Working closely with customers all over the world, D2L is on a mission to make learning more inspiring, engaging and human. Find out how D2L helps transform lives and delivers outstanding learning outcomes in K-12, higher education and businesses. About Eduframe by Drieam Drieam helps educational institutions create connected digital learning ecosystems through innovative solutions for continuing education, learner mobility, and learner success. Eduframe is Drieam's enterprise Continuing Education SIS and Registration Platform, helping institutions automate operations, simplify administration and expand lifelong learning opportunities. X: @D2L (C) 2026 D2L Corporation. The D2L family of companies includes D2L Inc., D2L Corporation, D2L Ltd, D2L Australia Pty Ltd, D2L Europe Ltd, D2L Asia Pte Ltd, D2L India Pvt Ltd, D2L Brasil Soluções de Tecnologia para Educação Ltda and D2L Sistemas de Aprendizaje Innovadores, S. D2 R.L de C.V., and H5P Group AS. All D2L and H5P marks are owned by the D2L group of companies. Please visit D2L.com/trademarks for a list of D2L marks. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. SOURCE D2L D2L Media Contact: [email protected]

Drieam
Aug 13th, 2026
D2L Brightspace and Eduframe collaborate to help institutions Scale Continuing Education.

D2L Brightspace and Eduframe collaborate to help institutions Scale Continuing Education. As demand for lifelong learning, workforce development and professional education continues to grow, institutions increasingly require solutions that can go beyond online course delivery alone. That is why Drieam is excited to announce its expanded partnership with D2L, a global leader in learning innovation. Together, Eduframe, the Continuing Education SIS and Registration Platform, and D2L Brightspace will provide an integrated ecosystem that supports the continuing education lifecycle, from course discovery and registration through learner management, business operations, automation and reporting. The partnership is designed to help institutions combine D2L Brightspace's award-winning and AI-enhanced learning platform with Eduframe's purpose-built continuing education management capabilities. This expanded partnership can help simplify operations and seamlessly integrate AI into the learning experience through D2L Lumi for both learners and administrators. "Continuing education is becoming an increasingly strategic priority for institutions around the world. Through our partnership with Eduframe, we're expanding the options available to our customers, allowing them to choose the solution that best matches where they are today while supporting their future growth." Kenneth Chapman, Senior Vice President, Strategic Alliances and Channel Sales, D2L Eduframe is designed specifically for continuing education, professional learning and workforce development teams. The platform supports a wide variety of educational offerings, including short courses, certificates, stackable programs, hybrid learning and corporate training. Together, D2L Brightspace and Eduframe can help institutions: * Deliver a smoother learner experience from registration through course completion & certification * Support online, hybrid and in-person continuing education * Manage both individual and corporate learners * Personalize learning and increase administrator efficiency when coupled with D2L Lumi * Reduce manual administration through workflow automation * Integrate with existing institutional systems through an API-first architecture Scale continuing education operations without increasing administrative complexity "Our vision has always been to help institutions make lifelong learning more accessible while reducing operational complexity. Partnering with D2L allows us to combine two complementary platforms that each do what they do best. Together, we enable institutions to focus less on administration and more on creating opportunities for learners" Gaston Vaessen, CEO & Co-founder, Drieam The partnership reflects both organizations' commitment to helping institutions respond to changing learner expectations, employer needs and the growing importance of continuing education as a strategic part of the lifelong learning journey. The integrated solution is set to be available to D2L customers globally. About D2L D2L is transforming the way the world learns, helping learners achieve more than they dreamed possible. Working closely with customers all over the world, D2L is on a mission to make learning more inspiring, engaging and human. Find out how D2L helps transform lives and delivers outstanding learning outcomes in K-12, higher education and businesses. About Eduframe by Drieam Drieam helps educational institutions create connected digital learning ecosystems through innovative solutions for continuing education, learner mobility, and learner success. Eduframe is Drieam's enterprise Continuing Education SIS and Registration Platform, helping institutions automate operations, simplify administration and expand lifelong learning opportunities. Expertise. Solutions. Drieam. Cookie Settings

University of Guam
Aug 12th, 2026
University of Guam selects D2L Brightspace as new Learning Management System.

University of Guam selects D2L Brightspace as new Learning Management System. The University of Guam has selected D2L Brightspace as the University's new Learning Management System (LMS). The selection follows feedback gathered through LMS surveys from UOG faculty, staff, and students. Campus input played an important role in identifying the features, functionality, and support needed to best serve the UOG community. UOG will work closely with D2L Brightspace to develop a comprehensive implementation and onboarding plan. A detailed timeline will be shared once finalized, including key milestones, transition information, and training and support opportunities for faculty, staff, and students. Additional information regarding Moodle will also be provided in the coming weeks, including its role during the transition period, course migration planning, timelines, and available support resources. The transition process will prioritize clear communication, continuity, and support across the UOG community. D2L Brightspace offers tools and capabilities designed to enhance teaching and learning, improve the student experience, and support innovation, collaboration, and engagement across the University. What to expect next. * Finalization of the D2L Brightspace implementation plan * Development and release of a detailed project timeline * Information on Moodle transition and course migration * Training opportunities and resources for faculty, staff, and students * Regular updates throughout the transition * Information on support services and resources prior to launch More information on the implementation timeline, Moodle transition, training opportunities, and other key updates will be shared throughout the transition process.