Manager, 3D Software Development

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

Vention is seeking a passionate and talented software development team lead to join our Manufacturing Automation Platform organization.

In this role, you will lead a team of world-class software developers building Vention’s premiere browser-based computer-aided design tool, MachineBuilder. As a cornerstone of Vention’s platform, MachineBuilder offers a drag-and-drop 3D digital twin that can take a design from idea to finalized machine in minutes.

As a nanager, you will leverage and grow both your technical and leadership skills: you will become a master of every aspect of Vention’s technology stack, guiding your team through technical planning and decision-making; you will interact with diverse stakeholders on priorities, roadmaps, and execution; and, you will coach and mentor your team in their career growth. 

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 - 10 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.

• Contribute across the breadth of Vention’s full-stack development environment (Javascript/Typescript, React).

• Leverage your experience with 3D graphics to enhance design creation tools & workflows.

• Partner with Product Managers to define strategic product roadmaps and priorities.

• Participate in the design of the user experience and our graphical user interfaces.

• Maintain and improve the design & architecture of Machine Builder’s codebase.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with demonstrated ownership over full, end-to-end solutions

• Minimum 8 years of experience in a software engineering role with 5+ years experience in a technical leadership position.

• Minimum of an undergraduate degree in a related field (engineering, software, computer science)

• Experience with agile software development: sprint planning, backlog reviews, and continuous delivery of customer value. 

• Strong familiarity with full-stack programming languages and frameworks, including Javascript (React, TypeScript, NodeJS) and Python. C++ is an asset.

• Understanding of distributed system design and the related technical challenges.

• Strong linear algebra with good exposure to computer graphics.

• Experience with 3D libraries (Three.js, Unity, Unreal, WebGL/OpenGL) is a definite plus.

• Experience programming 3D CAD/content-creation tools is a strong plus.

• Love of new challenges and ability to work in a fast-paced environment

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
• Team interview
• Challenge
• Final 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.