Manager, Software Development - Simulation

Vention; Montreal; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing automation company in Montreal is seeking a Manager for their Simulation Software team. The role involves leading the design of innovative 3D simulation features and managing a team of developers. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of software development experience, including 3 years in a leadership role. The company promotes a performance-driven culture with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible paid time off

Health plans

Career growth opportunities

Social events

Volunteering time off

Qualifications

• 10+ years of software development experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role.
• Experience with automated testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of 3D simulation features.
• Manage a team of 5+ direct reports.
• Organize team's work: agile sprint planning, deployment, and maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Software Development

Problem-solving

Analytical Skills

Experience with Game Engines

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

Tools

TypeScript

ReactJS

Python

C++

Job description

Company Description

Vention helps some of the most innovative manufacturing companies automate their production floor in just a few days. Vention's online-first manufacturing automation platform (MAP) enables its clients to design, automate, order, and deploy manufacturing equipment directly from their web browser.

Vention is headquartered in Montreal, Canada, with offices in Berlin and Boston, and is used in over 3,000 factories on 5 continents.

As one of Canada’s Most Admired Cultures and Great Place to Work, we are a performance‑driven culture that cares deeply about happiness. We like ambitious goals, facts & data, and constructive debates. But at the same time, we know that we can’t repeatedly push ourselves if we are not surrounded by an uplifting and caring work environment. Those two sides of our culture feed each other and are safeguarded with the same level of attention. Our values & principles include:

• We make our clients successful – we do what’s right for our customers, even when it makes our roles more challenging.
• We execute and deliver – we set ambitious goals for ourselves and are energized about meeting them.
• We debate, then commit – we challenge our own perspectives and ideas in pursuit of the best solutions.
• We innovate to inspire – we value innovation in products, user experiences, and business practices.
• We collaborate to achieve more – we work as one team to achieve more than we would on our own.
• We empower our people to reach their full potential – we hold ourselves to high standards but know when to celebrate progress & achievements.

Job Description

As Manager of our Simulation Software team, you will lead the design and implementation of new 3D simulation features and workflows that empower users to autonomously design, validate, and visualize their machines. Your team's work will have a high impact on the platform’s capabilities and how we demonstrate our technology to customers.

This is an exciting opportunity to manage a keystone piece of Vention’s product portfolio. We’re looking for someone who has a passion for working on complex projects in a high‑growth start‑up. You want to be challenged and are ready for the best work of your career.

More specifically, you will:

• Manage a team of 5+ direct reports. You will help them grow their careers on a technical and interpersonal level.
• Organize your team’s work: quarterly planning, agile sprint planning and ceremony facilitation, code and feature reviews, automated tests, deployment, and maintenance.
• Partner with Product Managers to define strategic product roadmaps and priorities.
• Participate in the design of the user experience and our graphical user interfaces.
• Design, develop, and maintain robust software applications, ensuring high performance and scalability.
• Foster a test automation culture by elevating the standards in unit and integration tests practice following the test pyramid guidelines.
• Support and mentor junior members of the team in all aspects of agile software development.
• Apply software design patterns and SOLID principles to create clean, maintainable, and reusable code.
• Work with TypeScript, with additional exposure to Python and C++ where needed.
• Develop and optimize applications using ReactJS for frontend development.
• Analyze and refactor legacy code, improving maintainability and performance.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop simulation and physics‑based applications.
• Work with physics engines and renderers when needed.
• Utilize linear algebra and other mathematical techniques when needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of software development experience.
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Experience with game engines, physics‑based simulation, or 3D graphics rendering.
• Experience in modernizing legacy codebases while maintaining system integrity.
• Automated testing is part of your day‑to‑day life as a developer.
• Familiarity with linear algebra and mathematical concepts relevant to physics and simulation.

Nice‑to‑Have Skills

• Knowledge of ROS (Robot Operating System) or other robotics software and its integration into software applications.
• Experience with Test Driven Development methodology.
• Background in embedded systems or real‑time computing is a plus.

Additional Information

How We Take Care of You

• Flexible paid time off and remote work policies.
• Complimentary beverages and snacks so that you are fuelled and ready for your day.
• Global comprehensive health plans so you feel your best.
• Career growth opportunities. Your future matters.
• Fun‑filled social events curated based on diverse interests for our team to celebrate together. From sponsored sports teams to trivia nights.
• Time off to volunteer and give back to your community.

What to Expect in Your Interview

• Initial Call
• Meet the Team
• Challenge
• On‑site interview
• Decision & Offer

Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity

Our culture is an uplifting environment for high achievers. The fast‑paced, high‑performance environment will give you the opportunity to build products, processes and strategies that will have a lasting impact.

When you join Vention, you join a team of professionals with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives. Together, we strive to nurture a supportive and inclusive work environment for all. We push each other to achieve extraordinary results and forge long term relationships as a result of the intensity and passion.

We’re passionate about helping you do your best work. Claim your seat and find out what you can do!

If you're unsure if your experience perfectly matches our job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are happy to chat and get to know you better while you can understand the role as well.